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Most of the people involved in the Australian Lib/Nationals government from 2013 to 2022. A superb series for anybody interested in Australian politics, with input from two of the three prime ministers (plus a previous prime minister) interviewed, as well as many of the ministers and members of government. While none of the interviews is particularly long or in great depth, the range of people interviewed gives a great depth, and excellent insights as to what was going on inside the government.

Each episode covers the government of one prime minister - Tony Abbott, Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison.

A very short film - but with a good mix of comedy, happiness, pathos and seriousness. It shows something of the hard work in caring for a disabled person, but one who is not marginalised in the family.

I saw the trailer for the film on YouTube. As I'm just beginning a new career in aged care, I've been inspired to use music with residents - recorded music, singing to them*, and involving them in community singalongs. While my experience has been brief so far, I have seen in some residents the transformation which music gives (though nowhere near as dramatic as Henry in the clip).

*I'm not much of a singer, but that doesn't make a difference if I can find the right songs.

Inspired by the clip, I bought the DVD.

It was one of the most positive films I've seen for a long time. It brought tears to the eyes seeing some of the transformation brought about by music. It was wonderful, seeing a way that some joy can be brought back to some people.

I know that a film like that will only show the most positive stories, and I've seen first hand that many more people will not have the reactions shown.

But there has been enough of a transformation in some of the stories shown to continue to inspire me to look for opportunities to give just a little bit of joy to some people.

Thank you so much to the filmmakers and storymakers for showing the possibilities.