Dubbo Crew - 'One Step at a Time'

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• published: 01 Oct 2015
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This production was written, recorded and filmed over 5 days in July 2015 in the community of Dubbo - in Wiradjuri Country (Central Western NSW) as part of a Desert Pea Media (DPM) collaboration with Mission Australia. The project came about through Mission Australia staff identifying a need for creating genuine community dialogue and creating awareness around mental health across the region. With the support of specialist consultants Don Finlayson (psychologist) and Frank 'Riverbank Frank' Doolan (Wiradjuri Elder), DPM was able to frame a difficult but important conversation about how to identify and support loved ones who have mental health issues, and where to turn for help in your community. This information was then directed into a narrative structure by local young people and Desert Pea Media staff. We then crafted the narrative into this awesome song, which was filmed immediately on location. The fantastic staff at Mission Australia feature in the chorus including Sam Orth, Ray Fuller and Dylan Hill. Dubbo Young People - Co-Directors/ Co-Writers Toby Finlayson - Project Producer/Film Director/Co-Writer/DOP/Editor Joel Westlake - Music Producer/ Director/ Co-Writer/ Film Co-Director Riverbank Frank - Cultural Support/ Performer/ Co-Writer Don Finlayson - Psychologist/ Specialist Consultant Roy Weiland - Colour Grading/Motion Graphics David Nicholas - Audio Mixing & Mastering LYRICS Sister, brother, what’s the go? We’re talkin’ health, mental. Ya know? Trust, reflect now take the time Gotta change your thinkin one step at a time We got lots at stake, Dubs to the Gate Drugs and grog all over the state Guilt and shame, got lots on my plate Grief and trauma, high suicide rates Blood pumps in my veins, direct to my brain Central West over the mountain range Pain and guilt got it up in the game Doin life in the prison of shame Everybody know it but don’t wanna talk Hard make sense of ya negative thoughts Hard to make change when ya comin up short Hard to get help with no support. I’m here for you I’m here for you I won’t pretend to understand what you’re going through Your point of view belongs to you and that’s the truth We remember the ones that are left behind Still livin in the shadow of suicide PTSD yep, traumatized Feel fear in everyday life Sometimes ya need real support, a place to go Take ya bro speak to a pro Everybody on earth got feelings yo Stay safe whey a feeling low I got ya back my sister my brother Common unity means looking out for one another For ya uncle and ya aunty and cousins and ya nanna and ya pop Got real community hip hop Shout out to the mob from Mission Those who gotta deal with a difficult position Helping with the mental health conditions Guiding us in this life we’re living