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Shattered: A Movement for Change Begins Now
Imagine a world where workplace injuries aren't just statistics, but stories of human resilience, community support and care.
We're not just making a documentary. We're igniting a revolution.
When Kathie Melocco discovered the heart-wrenching truth about systemic workplace injury abuse, she didn't just get outraged—she took action. Joined by Ballina Gee, these two fearless filmmakers are building a powerful movement to shatter the silence and restore dignity to injured workers and their families.
Social Impact: Overcoming the Betrayal: Tackling Stigma and Moral Injury for Workplace Injury Victims
Injured workers are Australia's largest unrepresented group, facing systemic abandonment without dedicated support or advocacy. Beyond physical harm, they endure moral injury - a shattering psychological trauma from witnessing actions that violate their beliefs, leaving them wracked with guilt, shame and a profound sense of betrayal. Tragically, the system meant to heal them instead causes further harm, in a perverse finance system masquerading as healthcare. It's time to confront this unacceptable reality and end the stigma and moral injury experienced by Australia's most neglected population - the injured workers failed by the very system meant to protect them.
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The Problem: Workers’ Compensation: A Broken Promise
Workers' Compensation, designed as a safety net for injured employees, has become an abuse factory. This century-old system, unchanged since 1910, is particularly devastating for women—many of whom are victims of workplace assault, bullying, and harassment.
Key issues:
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Economic abuse disguised as healthcare
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Women excluded until the 1970s, still facing systemic bias
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Lives shattered by an opaque, unaccountable process
This is the greatest unreported scandal in our country's history, affecting tens of thousands. It's time to shine a light on this broken system and demand comprehensive reform to protect all workers, especially our most vulnerable.
Kathie's Grandfather was killed at work in a quarry cave in in 1939. She travels back to the Lithgow NSW in the ShatteredDoco to try to make sense of the workers' compensation scheme that appears lost in time before meeting five incredible women who all tell the same story of abuse and harm in a system that is meant to heal.
Actions Viewers Take After Watching the Documentary
Sign the Petition
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Add your voice to the call for workers' compensation reform
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Share the petition on social media platforms
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Encourage friends and family to sign
Participate in Discussion Groups
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Engage in facilitated discussions using our provided guide
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Share personal experiences and insights related to workers' compensation
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Explore the documentary's themes with:
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Family members
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Colleagues
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Community groups
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Faith-based groups
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Student associations
Educate Others
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Share informational resources from the documentary's website
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Conduct presentations in workplaces or community groups
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Mentor young workers about their rights and the importance of workplace safety
Provide Testimonials
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Submit personal stories to our website to build a compelling case for reform
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Volunteer to speak at events or to media about the impact of the current system
Support Further Research.
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Participate in surveys or studies related to workers' compensation
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Contribute to crowdfunding efforts for additional investigative work
Contact Local Representatives
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Write to your local politicians advocating for a Royal Commission.
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Use our template letters or craft personal messages
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Share your own stories or those from the documentary to illustrate the need for reform
It's A System Built On Oppression
Spread Awareness
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Share the documentary on social media
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Organize local screenings in community centers, workplaces, or schools
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Write blog posts or articles about the issues raised in the film
Join Advocacy Groups
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Connect with local or national organizations working on workers' compensation reform.
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Volunteer time or skills to support ongoing campaigns
Want to know more?
Our comprehensive pitch deck reveals the full scope of our vision and the tangible impact we're creating.
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Be the change you want to see.
Together, we can end the stigma. Together, we can restore dignity and hope.
Disclosure: We do not accept partnership offers from organisations that have business activities, products or marketing that in our view is detrimental to the cause of reforming a system that has harmed generations.
Your Chance to Be Part of Transformative Change
This isn't just a film. It's a catalyst for systemic reform.
We're calling on:
- Foundations driven by social impact
- Industry associations committed to ethical workplace practices
- Individuals who believe every worker deserves respect and support
How You Can Join the Movement
Whether you bring financial resources, institutional support, or personal passion, there's a place for you in this critical mission. We're seeking partners who understand that true change happens when compassionate people unite.