Welcome to the Latrobe City Rising Digital Storytelling Pilot Project Information Hub
This page serves as your comprehensive source for updates and information on the ongoing initiatives of our project, which is a collaboration between Federation University Australia, Latrobe Health Assembly, and Latrobe City Libraries.
Project Overview
Our project is dedicated to harnessing the power of storytelling within the Latrobe City community, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to use digital narratives for community engagement and personal development. Participants are engaging in a rich curriculum through a series of workshops—both online and in-person—that delve into creating geo-tagged, augmented-reality, interactive digital stories.
Digital Storytelling Pilot Project Stage 1
Please find a presentation via the link below outlining our current project’s scope and objectives.
Get Involved
While the initial recruitment phase is complete, we are open to engagement from those interested in participating in future phases of the project. For more information or to make inquiries, please contact Threasa Meads at t.meads@federation.edu.au.
Thank you for your interest and participation in the Digital Storytelling Pilot Project. We are excited to share this creative journey with you and look forward to making a positive impact in our community
Ethics approval number 2023-107
This project has received ethics approval from Federation University, approval number 2023-107, ensuring all activities meet the highest standards of research integrity and participant safety.
Resources
On a rolling basis, this portal will provide access to various resources, including presentation materials, workshop recordings, and additional reading materials that support the objectives of our project as deemed appropriate.
Behind the Scenes of the Latrobe City Rising Digital Storytelling Pilot Project
Join us on a journey into the heart of storytelling as we bring you the latest glimpses of the Latrobe City Rising Digital Storytelling Pilot Project. Our creative process is captured through a series of snapshots showcasing the diligent work and dedication behind this compelling project. We invite you to experience these snapshots—not just as observers, but as part of our collaborative journey. As our project evolves, we remain committed to weaving inclusivity into the very fabric of our stories. Stay tuned for more updates as we bring these narratives to life.
This image provides a window into some meticulous storyboard planning at work. From a car cruising down the highway to intimate moments of interaction within the vehicle, these sketches map out the unfolding narrative with precision and imagination. 
This image captures the essence of creativity in motion. Here, notes intertwine with sketches, revealing the brainstorming process that underpins our storytelling. It’s a candid look at the moments where ideas take shape and evolve into the stories we share. 
This image is an ode to the personal touch that goes into storytelling. The page from our creator’s notebook is filled with reflections and remembrances, providing insight into the emotional depth and authenticity we strive to bring to our narratives. 
In this snapshot, we celebrate the diversity of our characters. Each sketched face tells its own story, inviting us into a world where every character is crafted with thoughtfulness and an eye for detail, from their stylised hair to their individual expressions.
We thank our partners at Federation University Australia, Latrobe Health Assembly, and Latrobe City Libraries for their support and collaboration. Together, we are committed to supporting each participant’s journey, ensuring that the experience is both rewarding and enjoyable.
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