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The Tides Project
Young voices. Stories worth hearing.
Stronger communities.
We’ve got stories to tell
TIDES is a filmmaking project created by young people from Warrawong.
We work with our families, Elders and community to make films about where people come from, what they’ve been through and what connects us.
Because around here, there are stories from all over the world.
And we think they’re worth hearing.
Tides Trailer
Featured Films
Nhandi
The TIDES Project, in partnership with the Lake Illawarra Coastal Management Program, presents Nhandi — a poetic short film told through story, language and place. Inspired by oral history and written sources, Nhandi imagines the first encounters between Aboriginal people of the Illawarra coast and the newcomers who arrived by sea.
The Nhandi Study Guide and resource coming soon
Study guides
Each TIDES film includes a downloadable study guide designed for educators, schools, community groups and youth workers. The guides support classroom learning, group discussion and reflective activities connected to the stories and themes explored in each film.
More resources will be added as new films are released throughout the project.
New short films are currently in production and will be released between 2026 and 2028. Sneak peeks, trailers and upcoming releases will also be shared here as they become available.
- Coming soon the downloadable study guide and resource supporting the short film ‘Nhandi’
Thanks to our partners
TIDES is proudly supported by Multicultural NSW through the Community Partnership Action (COMPACT) Program, helping create culturally safe, creative and empowering opportunities for young people in the Warrawong community.
The project is delivered in partnership with:
Learn more
For more information about the TIDES project, upcoming screenings, education resources, or partnership opportunities, please get in touch with Melissa Andrews on 0427 119 348 or fill out the form below
