A DAY AT THE CINEMA – DEMENTIA FRIENDLY SCREENING

THE SAPPHIRES – 35MM

Sat

Sat 22 Oct 9:30 AM

Arc Cinema

Allocated Seating

148 Mins

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Arc Cinema |$10 / Carer tickets available
2012 | 35MM | AUS | D: Wayne Blair

In collaboration with UNSW and UNE. We thank the ACT Government and the Ministerial Advisory Council on Ageing for their support of this pilot screening event.

Developed in consultation with local community and service providers, and backed by a wealth of research, the NFSA is hosting what we hope to be the first of many screenings providing a welcoming, safe and enjoyable experience for people living with dementia, their carers, companions, family and friends.

The Sapphires is an award-winning musical drama, set in the late 1960s and based on the real- life story of four First Nations (Yorta Yorta) women who form a successful girl group, The Sapphires, singing soul music and travelling to Vietnam to entertain US troops.

We are thrilled to present this screening from a 35mm film from the NFSA Collection. One of the costumes worn by The Sapphires in the film will be on display following the screening, with NFSA Curator Jenny Gall available to talk with guests.

This movie matinee event has been specifically designed for the enjoyment of members of the community living with dementia and their friends, families, carers and companions. This will be a relaxed screening with time for everyone to be welcomed to the NFSA, find a comfortable seat, enjoy the film, and spend some time together in the beautiful NFSA courtyard.

If you are caring for a person living with dementia, please select a complimentary Carer ticket, kindly supported by Carers ACT.

What makes this event Dementia Friendly?

Our friendly Visitor Services Officers (VSO) have received training from Dementia Australia Training, and will be onsite to assist
The screening will have an intermission
A quiet space will be set aside for guests needing a break during the screening. The film will also be quietly playing in there, so you won’t miss a thing!
The film has been selected in line with Dementia Friendly Screening guidelines and via consultation with community groups
The event includes a light morning tea to encourage interaction between guests and movie snacks for a nostalgic cinema experience
Additional wayfinding signage, specially designed for the day, and VSO staff will help guide guests easily through the space
Plan your day:
9.30am – Welcome tea & coffee
10am - Take your seat in the Arc Cinema 
10.15am - Feature presentation The Sapphires 
12-12.45pm – Tea & cupcakes in the courtyard

Accessibility information for the NFSA can be found here

Please contact us if you have any questions via events@nfsa.gov.au!

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1 McCoy Circuit Acton, Australian Capital Territory, 2601

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We are situated in the heart of Canberra on McCoy Circuit, Acton, between the shores of Lake Burley Griffin and the grounds of the Australian National University. Just a 10-minute walk from the city and state bus interchanges.

BY BUS - WEEKDAYS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 5.30am to 11.00pm weekdays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
ON THE NUMBER 53
Route 53 runs between National Museum Lennox Crossing and Dickson Shops Cowper Street on average every 30 minutes from 7.00am to 10.10pm weekdays. Bus alights at Liversidge St behind the NFSA.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

BY BUS - WEEKENDS

Note: the NFSA is open daily 10.00am – 4.00pm (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day), and outside those times for special film screenings and events – see our upcoming events calendar.
ON THE NUMBER 6
Route R6 runs between Woden Interchange and City West approximately every 10 to 20 minutes from 7.00am to 9.00pm weekends and public holidays. To use this service to visit the NFSA, alight at London Cct after Edinburgh Ave and proceed 600 metres along Gordon Street to the entrance on McCoy circuit.
Transport Canberra's Routes and Timetables site can help you find the most practical way to our venue (and others).
ON THE CULTURE LOOP FREE SHUTTLE BUS
The free Culture Loop shuttle bus stops at NewActon (on Edinburgh Avenue), within walking distance of the NFSA.

PARKING

There is dedicated visitor parking on the premises between McCoy Circuit and Ellery Cresent (paid parking, up to three hours). There is also limited free parking surrounding the building on Liversidge Street.
We recommend using public transport in peak times.

Accessible parking is available off McCoy Circuit.
Wheelchair/accessible access via Liversidge Street.