\u201cWe sat down in the cafe and Dennis explained that he was part of a group that were training to become the first all-Aboriginal relay team in history to swim in the Rottnest Channel Swim.<\/p>\n
\u201cListening to Dennis and eventually meeting the swim team, I knew that this was a must do story that needed to be captured and watched by the next generation. It was also a very positive story despite the underlying dark history.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the co-director, producer and camera operator, Sally was present during all the filming production processes, from the initial training sessions and practice open water swims to the Rottnest Channel Swim itself.<\/p>\n
\u201cWatching and capturing on camera the swimmers crossing the finish line and Vinka holding up the Aboriginal flag was such a special moment,\u201d Goldrick says.<\/p>\n \u201cI have an incredible amount of respect for all the competitors and hard working coaches and I have formed long-lasting friendships with many of the swimmers, coaches and support crew.\u201d<\/p>\n She also credits the guidance of co-director Dennis Simmons as a major factor behind the swim team and documentary\u2019s success.<\/p>\n \u201cNot only did he direct and swim in the event, he also mentored the teenage \u2018spirit dancers\u2019 that featured in the documentary,\u201d Goldrick says. \u201cAfter witnessing the team successfully making the journey first-hand, these young men have now been inspired to participate in the English Channel swim.\u201d<\/p>\n For the last 23 years, the ATOM Awards have helped to showcase some of the education sector\u2019s best media producers from across Australia and New Zealand. This year there are close to thirty categories, including feature-length documentaries, television programs, animation and new media.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel incredibly proud and excited to be nominated for this award,\u201d Goldrick says. \u201cI\u2019m extremely grateful to the wonderful swim team, coaches and support crew who made this experience so rewarding.\u201d<\/p>\n The winners will be announced on 26 November.<\/p>\n![\"atom2015_4492_Whadjuk-to-Wadjemup_original_Jf1123_960x540px\"](\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/atom2015_4492_Whadjuk-to-Wadjemup_original_Jf1123_960x540px-747x420.jpg\")
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