Careful

In 2020, while producing Eight: The Shift, I was lucky enough to make work inside an aged care facility. I also got to interview people who work in that sector. The Careful Project stems directly from those experiences, conversations and interactions.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, aged care residents are vulnerable, isolated and have limited experiences of the broader community. Staff shortages and extra precautions - masks, etc - can also have an alienating effect and be confusing to many residents. There is a need for innovative approaches to support the well-being of both residents and staff.

Working closely with musicians and actors, The Careful Project aims to develop highly engaging, compelling and surprising Virtual Reality experiences for aged care residents in the South West of Western Australia.

This will include consulting with aged care facilities, mental health professionals and other stakeholders to develop intimate and innovative outcomes for this particularly vulnerable demographic.

The content will be made available at no cost to aged care residents and training will be provided to support staff to assist in quality mental well-being outcomes. The same content will also be released online for the broader community.

 

The Careful Project - Guidebook

This guide has been developed for carers and support staff to assist in the delivery of both The Careful Project and other freely available films.

The Careful Project - Guidebook (PDF)

The Careful Project - Blue

Scenic visits to Western Australian locations, predominantly coastal.

The Careful Project - Blue (Oculus TV)

The Careful Project - Blue (YouTube VR)

The Careful Project - Red

Western Australian artists, dancers and musicians. 

The Careful Project - Red (Oculus TV)

The Careful Project - Red (YouTube VR)

The Careful Project - Green

Scenic visits to Western Australian locations, predominantly land-based.

The Careful Project - Green (Oculus TV)

The Careful Project - Green (YouTube VR)

 

Third Party VR Experiences