Bill Harris, Temora Arts Centre manager Jeremy Kruckel and Councillor Nigel Judd recently tested the recording equipment. Photo: Temora Heritage Committee.
An initiative to capture the voices and stories of the older generation is underway in Temora.
The Intergenerational Pod Talks from Temora Shire Council, Temora Heritage Committee, and the Temora Arts Centre will capture voices, memories, and stories of the past to share with future generations.
The project will engage young people aged six to 25 to act as interviewers, giving them a unique experience.
Temora Shire Mayor Rick Firman said everyone had a story to tell.
“It’s important we capture those that have gone before us and achieved great things,” Cr Firman said.
“This is a fantastic way of sharing it via the podcast and keeping it for historical purposes. It’s very important.
“Our history and stories are a wonderful part of what makes our shire great and I look forward to listening to our young people uncover the tales.”
The council received a grant to purchase recording equipment, including Rode microphones, a portable recorder, headphones, mic stands and leads.
Cr Firman hopes schools in Temora will adopt the initiative as part of their history, information technology, and media lessons.
“We’ll support with the recording, editing, and even finding people with stories to share,” Cr Firman said.
“They’re also welcome to invite their own parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents to interview.
“Council is keen to see your young people involved to enhance their skills, listen, and learn about those who have helped shape Temora Shire.”
Cr Firman said the older generation participating in the initiative would be reminded they were not forgotten.
“They’re an important part of the fabric of our community. We are standing on their shoulders.
“They’ve been there and done that and, in most cases, still contributing to our community.
“We need to capture their reflections to learn from them.”
Phase one of the project was completed with the testing of and training in the use of the new equipment.
Phase two will kick off in Term 3, and young people can interview an older person through schools and youth programs.
The Intergeneration Pod Talks team is also interested in capturing the voices of past students during the 125th anniversary weekend at Ariah Park Central School and the ‘Back to Your Future’ weekend (23-25 August).
The recordings will be edited and made available on the council’s website and Facebook page as they are released. The council aims to keep them about 10 minutes long, to keep the audience engaged.
To engage in the Intergenerational Pod Talks, contact environmental services technical officer Sally Hurst on 6980 1105 or [email protected], or to book the equipment and space, please contact [email protected].
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