DRIVING
CHANGE

FILM, TV & COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION
PRESENTED BY BUS STOP FILMS

The Summit is a first of its kind event exploring disability employment in the film, TV and commercial production industries. Hosted at Bondi Pavilion, on the beautiful shoreline of the world famous Bondi Beach, Sydney, the summit will include international speakers, industry leaders and advocates exploring, elevating and celebrating the employment of people with disability on both sides of the camera across film, TV and advertising. 

Wrapped around The Summit will be an engaging social program and a welcoming quiet room, generously styled by Ikea.

The program will include industry leaders, advocates and speakers from around the world.

WELCOME RECEPTION:

Tuesday 25th November 2025

THE SUMMIT:

Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th November 2025
Bondi Pavilion, Bondi Beach, Sydney.

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CHECK OUT DRIVING CHANGE SUMMIT 2024

Driving Change 2024 was a powerful three-day event filled with big ideas, bold conversations, and meaningful connections. Take a look back at the highlights and standout moments.

DRIVING CHANGE ADVISORY GROUP

Bus Stop Films has brought together an intersectionally diverse group of industry representatives and advocates to help us shape a broad, dynamic and relevant program of speakers

Paul Nunnari

CEO Inclusively Made

Amelia Carew-Reid

Industry Development Manager at Screen Australia

Priya Addams Williams

Shift 20 Initiative Lead, Dylan Alcott Foundation

Lisa Cox OAM

Disability Advocate, Consultant and Speaker

DRIVING CHANGE SPEAKERS & PANELISTS

Driving Change will present international and local keynote speakers, industry dynamos and advocates, as well as Bus Stop Films participant ambassadors and more.

Nas Campanella

Disability Affairs Reporter ABC

Her Excellency, the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC

Governor-General of Australia

Carly Findlay OAM

Disability Advocate and Writer

Sam Martin

Deaf filmmaker and researcher Sign on Screen

Ronan Soussa

Bus Stop Films Participant Ambassador, disability advocate

Emma Myers

Screenwriter, Actor, Journalist and Disability rights advocate

Dr Jenny Crosbie

Interim Director, Centre for Inclusive Employment

Bridie McKim

Actor, Advocate and Access Coordinator

MEET THE MC’S

To provide the laughs and keep the show moving smoothly are two great women;

MADELEINE STEWART
Stand-up Comedian and Disability Advocate

APRIL HELENE-HORTON
Body Positivity Advocate AKA The Bodzilla

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