Welcome on board the Bus, we’re excited to have you working alongside our emerging filmmakers and incredible participants.
The 40 week Accessible Filmmaking Program is designed to support individuals who love films, want a career in the screen industry and those who want to connect and build social and community participation.
The portal will become your hub for important information and support resources to help you succeed in your role.
As a support worker your are vital to the Program ecosystem and ensuring that our participants are able to fully engage in the Program.
Calling in sick or need help urgently on a weekend?
Contact:
Princes – Corporate Services Administrator
Phone: 02 7204 5010
Backup contacts: Rachel 0499 099 846, Laura 0432 441 469
Help with Participants/issues in workshop
Rachel King – Support & Engagement Manager
Phone: 0499 099 846 / Email: supportmanager@busstopfilms.com.au
Excursion planning, risk assessments, venue access/queries
NSW & ACT:
Nikoleta Minns – Program Delivery Manager
Phone: 0413 482 702 / Email: nikoleta@busstopfilms.com.au
All other states and territories:
Tim Walker – Program Delivery Manager
Phone: 0494 661 239 / Email: timothy@busstopfilms.com.au
Training Resources (all staff must watch before first shift):
1) Intro to Bus Stop Films (for new staff only) – 1 hr: training video + slides
2a) Accessible Filmmaking Program – All-In Training 2026 – 2 hrs: video + slides
2b) PLACES Program – All-In Training 2026 – 1 hr: video (screen share didn’t work) + slides
3) Support-worker 2026 training – 1 hr: video + slides
4) Trauma-Informed Practice video module – 1 hr: video + quiz
5) De-Escalation & Conflict resolution – 1 hr: video, slides + resources
Guides and Templates:
Excursion Risk Assessment Template
Participant Mental Health Services and Support Flyer
EAP Guides (Up to 3 sessions/year)
Film Project Resources:
Accessible Filmmaking Program Film Project Guide
PLACES Film Project Guide 2026
Video – What Is Inclusive Filmmaking?
2026 Participant Roster for Filming
Program Resources:
Accessible Filmmaking Program Framework
Participant Mental Health Services and Support Flyer
Bus Stop Films Workshop and Support Phone lines
Company information, policies and resources:
Annual reports and Film Impact reports
Bus Stop Films Participant Complaint Handling Policy
Intellectual Property & Data Protection Policy
Workplace Health & Safety Policy & WHS Incident Report
Anti-Bullying, Discrimination & Harassment Policy & Incident Report
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Policy
Calling in sick or need help urgently on a weekend?
Contact:
Princes – Corporate Services Administrator
Phone: 02 7204 5010
Backup contacts: Rachel 0499 099 846, Laura 0432 441 469
Help with Participants/issues in workshop
Rachel King – Support & Engagement Manager
Phone: 0499 099 846 / Email: supportmanager@busstopfilms.com.au
Excursion planning, risk assessments, venue access/queries
NSW & ACT:
Nikoleta Minns – Program Delivery Manager
Phone: 0413 482 702 / Email: nikoleta@busstopfilms.com.au
All other states and territories:
Tim Walker – Program Delivery Manager
Phone: 0494 661 239 / Email: timothy@busstopfilms.com.au
Bus Stop Films will provide you access to a Google Drive folder containing the participant profiles and the attendance sheets for your applicable Program.
The information within these documents will assist you in preparing for your Program cohort and help you support our participants.
You will only be able to access these via your Bus Stop Films email address.
Bus Stop Films runs a number of events throughout the year and we hope you can join us for these.