Liz Arcus Photography

Music by Forest – A treat for all the senses in a little Collingwood barn

lizarcus — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:42:35 +0000

Music by Forest, Nat Bartsch, Sarah Anderson shared music in a little barn at Collingwood Children’s Farm at ‘The Sound of These Walls’ Album Launch, Music by Forest on June 10th, 2023.

“Let’s just say it was wholesome and whilst it could’ve just been any other album launch we took it all the way to the senses. Pumpkin soup, fire boiled chai and some cake, all homemade, filled the barn with wintry aromas. There were many eyes closed deepening their interaction with the sounds bouncing around the walls. Some people were laying down on rugs and mattresses. Many were swaying snuggled up to their friends and family. Thank you to all who played. To those that put it altogether. And of course to the audience to being so attentive and indulgent in this introspective evening.I couldn’t have been happier with how it all played out.“
FOREST.

FOREST.

Sarah Anderson
Nat Bartsch
FOREST.

Listen to ‘The Sound of These Walls’, Music by Forest here

An afternoon for Syria

lizarcus — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 12:38:50 +0000

An afternoon was held in support of Shepparton Syrian earthquake affected families.
If you wish to make a donation you can do so at
Shepparton Syrian Association
BSB 063527
Account Number 10956743

Wesam Kadour, Vice President of Shepparton Syrian Association

Noura Sultan

Imam Recep Ay of G.V Turkish and Islamic Mosque, Mooroopna

Viv Nguyen, Victorian Multicultural Commissioner

Bishal Kunwar, Secretary of Greater Shepparton Nepalese Community

Hussain Haidari, Vice President of Picnic 4 Peace
with Liz Arcus, President of Picnic 4 Peace and Community Hub Leader
and Brishna Shakya, Picnic 4 Peace Committee member

Nedal’s Kebabs Syrian Restaurant

Mohammad and Wesam, Musicians

‘Prayer and Reflection’ exhibitions – Shepparton & Euroa September 2022

lizarcus — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 01:25:49 +0000

Liz Arcus Photography & Shepparton Inter-Faith Network
invite you to join us for the
Prayer and Reflection exhibition
in Shepparton and Euroa

This project is a study of what Prayer and Reflection personally means
to individuals across a broad range of faiths, backgrounds & age groups.

Shepparton
Wednesday 21^st September 5pm-7.30pm
in the hall at rear of St Brendan’s Church 121 Knight St, Shepparton
Euroa
Tuesday 27^th September 5pm-7.30pm
3rd Age Club building, Kirkland Ave, Euroa

Read more about the project here

Thank you so very much for your support. All are welcome to attend.

This is a long awaited face to face exhibition due to COVID restrictions and illness in our community. An online launch was held in 2021. We now look forward to gathering in person.

This is a Community Harmony project funded by
by Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victoria

The Big Corroboree

lizarcus — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 09:19:41 +0000

The Big Corroboree – A ceremonial dance and meeting of Australian Aboriginals, where people interact with the Dreamtime through music, costume, and dance.
Daish’s Paddock, Mooroopna.
July 7th, 2022

Event by Point of Difference Studio and Know Your Roots

A friendly game of soccer – Nepali Melbourne team plays Malayalee Shepparton team

lizarcus — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 13:34:12 +0000

On Saturday night on a cool winter’s night a friendly soccer game was held between the Melbourne Nepali team and Shepparton’s Malayalee team for a fun social game of soccer. It was a close game 2-1 with Shepparton as winners. Bishal Kunwar, of Shepparton organised the game, a first between the first communities to connect the city team with regional Victoria and to have fun together playing the game they all love. At the end of the game Nepalese scarves were presented, a trophy and token of love. It truly was a great night for both players and family on the sidelines.
“Soccer is something it’s in my blood. I loved it since my childhood. We used to play barefoot in village with paper wrapped ball in socks. Even in monsoon rain running around villages in Naudada just to play. It is going to be with me forever. We play every Tuesday . We have a big team now. We have created a true friendship between two communities by same passion its lovely and simple. We will continue to grow and create and relationship via sports”, Bishal says. “Roshan Xavier, team captain of Shepparton FC in association with the Shepparton Malayalam community have hosted this match. When we play Tuesday matches we have players from Malaysia, Africa, Nepal, Fiji and other nations too. We have all connected together and have fun every Tuesday night playing and bonding.“

Protected: Maldon magic

lizarcus — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:56:50 +0000

Protected: Alfred and Abibatu’s Wedding

lizarcus — Tue, 10 May 2022 12:55:46 +0000

Think About It? Did It! Project

lizarcus — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 10:56:23 +0000

Below are portraits, photographed by Liz Arcus Photography of regional Victorian LGBTIQA+ elders sharing their stories and history as we celebrate and commemorate the 40th anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality.

We invite you to listen to their stories via podcasts, produced by Explore Your Ability, @ www.soundcloud.com/goulburn-valley-pride will complement the portraits capturing the joys and sorrows of being LGBTIQA+ over the last 100 years in regional Victoria.

“You won’t be arrested, but you can die now!”

– Michael –

“After being discriminated against so violently, I just don’t have room in my life for it.”

– Merryn –

“Back then you were allowed to hit your children.”

– Mumma –

“I waited ‘til my children were adults and married.”

– Peter –

“I just don’t want to hide it. I’ve hidden it for so long.”

– Ray –

“I was taken to church where they tried to pray the gay away.”

– Leigh –

“That started the process, not just living as a transgender woman but also medically transitioning. Dressing as a woman wasn’t enough, I was in the wrong body literally!”

– Emma –

“I attended a work event, which went on to change the rest of my life.”

– Corey –

“I just looked different, did different things, spoke different, and just didn’t fit in.
I wore pretty out there clothes.”

– Michelle –

“For a long, long time I stayed well and truly closeted. I tried to live the hetero life.”

– Jen –

We invite you to listen to their stories via podcasts (by
@ www.soundcloud.com/goulburn-valley-pride will complement the portraits capturing the joys and sorrows of being LGBTIQA+ over the last 100 years in regional Victoria.

An exhibition was recently held at GoTafe Shepparton during the Shepparton Festival, but now we invite you to view and listen online now that has finished.

Hugh and Jacinta’s Wedding

lizarcus — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 02:46:04 +0000

Lullaby

lizarcus — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:09:53 +0000

Jaiman Forest Long · Lullaby