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Who's Who in Albany
Our collaboration with professional photographer and story-teller Astrid Volzke continues to reveal a host ofexceptional talents amongst our members.
Here's a story about Troy and his overwhelming passion for Dr Who.
The Story Hub is about uncovering abilities which may lead to the development of skills that can be turned into work or artistic opportunities.
Pending success in receiving funding we'll be commencing The Remarkable Everyday Project which will expand our story-telling activities to include the broader community.
Giving a voice to people with abilities.
EXPLORING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY Update
From the feedback we've received since raising this issue, it appears that many people experience varying degrees of difficulty and discomfort in opening containers and using some regular kitchen utensils.
3D printing is providing us with a low cost opportunity to custom design and build kitchen and other aids that are capable of making these tasks a lot easier and much more convenient.
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We're currently testing a range of designs to see if we can come up with some solutions that might form the basis of a future club project.
Top left- a rip top can opener. Top right- a drink bottle top opener and tab tool. Bottom left- Mini bottle opener. Bottom right- Knife cutting pad.
Pinhole workshops
Is photography moving to a stage where the actual hands-on processes have become largely eliminated?
Building your own camera provides you with an opportunity to get right back to the basic principles of photography and experience a whole new world of image creation.
Images may not be pin sharp but they're all your own work.
A youth photography project is being put together now for early 2026. Photo- our prototype camera
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The Then and Now Photography Exhibition at the Museum
ACE is delighted to support the Museum of the Great Southern's exhibition that will be showcasing historic images of early Albany on a huge 180-degree screen.
We will be supporting the exhibition by providing a range of cameras from the era.
The opening of this exhibition will take place on the 11th of December 2025 and be open to the public for six months.
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​ACE has been actively collecting cameras and equipment that represent an important part of our photographic heritage, many of which may have endded up as landfill. We've heard many sad stories of valuable items that should have been saved so that future generations are able to appreciate and even use these wonderful old cameras.​
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FUNDING OUR PROPOSED PHOTO STORY PROJECT FOR THE BICENTENARY
Our club was hoping to engage in a comprehensive story-telling project that enlarges on the Story Hub version described below. The goal of this project is to involve people living with disability to make a positive contribution to the 2026 Albany Bicentenary under the guidance professional photographer Astrid Volzke.
As our program developed we've been amazed at not only the outcomes achieved but in the positive way it has changed perceptions and helped dispel stereotypes.
Being involved in community activities provides a great opportunity not only to enhance technical skills but to showcase a whole lot of talent and potential that has previously been largely overlooked in our community.
To make this project a success, it comes down to obtaining sufficient funding to cover the cost of the program.
We're very lucky have an amazing group of dedicated volunteers and supporting organisations who are working hard on behalf of the disability community to make this happen.
I'm not sure that there is another group activity that is providing people living with disability, the opportunity to be actively involved in proudly representing their community in the Bicentenary celebrations.
Albany is an amazing place to live with a strong and thriving community were everyone should enjoy an equal opportunity to celebrate this important milestone in our city's progress.
2025 ALBANY AGRICULTURAL SHOW PHOTO COMPETITION
Fri 7th & Sat 8th November 2025
ACE is pleased to be involved in managing the photography competition for the third year in a row.
Photography is a very popular attraction at every country show and we offer a wide range of sections including one that encourages people living with disability to enter.
Pre-cut cardboard mounts are available at the Ag Society's office for a very low cost.
ACE members will be onsite during both show days to answer questions and talk photography
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You can visit the Photography Section page here for more details.
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