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The FOCUS FORCE photographic workshop program for Kids With Cameras is based in Melbourne, Australia. The projects have gone beyond the Victorian borders, into New South Wales, and Tasmania.Through others including a backpacker it has been provided to children in Thailand, and a teacher in Portugal has inspired children there as well. Apart, from the fun of learning about the camera and developing the skill of taking better photos; the best of which are raised to the status of SUPER SHOTS,the works have been mounted as collections under the banner of the FOCUS FORCE FRIENDSHIP EXHIBITIONS, and sent as gifts of friendship and goodwill to the United States, Italy, Japan, China - others are still being worked on. The program enrciches the children's knowledge, and as a side benefit makes them more aware of their own surroundings,and all that is to value where they live. Then comes the delight of being achievers, and having their self esteem boosted by their successes.The term "kids with cameras" was first used by the program's forerunner; CLICKER - the "club for kids with cameras", and dates back to the mid 1980's. The name change came about as wanting to be more appropriate to the older student group that the program now works with.

A DECADE+ OF DEDICATION FOR THE ROCKLEY FLOWER FOTOS 2010 – 20.

These images are the overall best ROCKLEY FLOWER FOTOS for these years taken by dedicated Kids With Cameras. It was planned that they would be the focus of attention for what was to be the 25th anniversary. Now, at last the show has been revived, FF plans to be there were thwarted. But, just the same here they are, and we hope that you appreciate and enjoy seeing them again in this format.

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2010. Beach Beauties. Mimi Bones. Port Fairy Consolidated School. Vic.
2011 = Sculptured Flower. Memories For Mikayla. Student. Menzies Creek P.S.. Vic

2012 Lonely Flower. Jarli Blackmore. Pomona PS. Victoria

2013 – orange & red. Benjamin Daniels. Pt. Lonsdale PS. Vic

2014. Tony Imagine Category PUMPKIN PIC.T Olivia Rainbird. New Norfolk Secondary School. Tasmania.
2015. Heritage Category. Alysha Mac Donald. Bendigo. Victoria.
2016 Tony Imagine Category = Purple Mirage. Madeliene Puli.

2017 Rekasu catgory – One Of Many. . Misha Raviparti. Berwick Victoria.

2018. Oithonia Category close enough to touch your heart.Name with held

2019 – FLOWERS WITH VIEW. Flowervista.

2020 Green Baubles. Tony Imagine. Name with held.

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CAN’T WAIT TO ROCKLEY IN FOCUS AGAIN!

WHOA! While nothings in concrete, but at last we may be seeing the flower fotos blooming for the 2022 FOCUS FORCE ROCKLEY FLOWER FOTO EXHIBITION. That cant be TWO MUCH to ask for with restrictions being lifted to return our state of action again. Cant wait, and hope that we may see you there once again admiring the Kids With Cameras creative works. Will they be celebrating the 25th anniversary at last?

ROCKLEY FLOWER FOTO EXHIBITION NO SHOW FOR 21. CAN’T WAIT FOR 2022.

VIEWERS take in the flowerful foto images in the FOCUS FORCE ROCKLEY FLOWER FOTO EXHIBITION.

EVERY year for numerous MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW people have stopped and gazed at the superb works of Kids With Cameras in the exhibition. 2021 saw all that change with world wide circumstances, and the celebratory 25th anniversary was cancelled at the last moment. What a disappointment to all all; most of all the Kids With Cameras. A tradition was put on hold as the world as we know it. But, with the promise of the show to return with its full glory must we wait? Well, the latest word is March 2022, and FOCUS FORCE it will be well worth the wait. Over the past decades Kids With Cameras have achieved min-boggling successes with FOCUS FORCE FRIENDSHIP EXHIBITIONS having traveled around the world. Not to mention the many KWC gaining recognition for their SUPER SHOTS on the grand stage.

The wait will be worth it; especially as far as FOCUS FORCE is concerned. BRING IT ON. We will keep you updated.

The original ROCKLEY garden was a spectacular show for the visitors to the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival during the 30’s to 60’s.

FOCUS 201020 FORCE

Paintings and Drawings by Debra | Find an Outlet

Fire devastated much of our beautiful bushland last summer. It is now in our past, but let’s create something stunning and everlasting from it for the future. There is a Camera Challenge for kids With Cameras being planned by FOCUS FORCE.

THE CAMERA CHALLENGE to find something good about this year. 2020 started with high expectations which soon became disaster after disaster.

Dont look at this as looking back on the past, but rather to have the Kids With Cameras focusing on the future.

But now, lets find something good in the aftermath. The bushfires ravaged our state, and country. Now FOCUS FORCE calls on the Kids With Cameras to find new life being reborn amongst the blackened timbers of our bushland.

  •  An exhibition of the best SUPER SHOTS to be exhibited as part of the FOCUS FORCE KWC ROCKLEY FLOWER FOTO EXHIBITION at the 25th anniversary of the MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW in 2021.
  • Exhibitions of the best SUPER SHOTS to displayed at local fire stations showing the local Kids With Cameras talented skills.
  • FOCUS FORCE FRIENDSHIP EXHIBITION to be delivered to be delivered overseas as a gift of friendship and goodwill and areas battling. Possibly California in the US.

GOOD ON YA MATE TO ALL OZ’S FIRE FIGHTERS & THOSE ALL OVER THE WORLD. THIS PROJECT AND EXHIBITION WILL BE A MARK OF GRATITUDE BY THE FOCUS FORCE Kids With Cameras

FOYM

Cartoon funny koala with backpack — Stock Vector
Paintings and Drawings by Debra | Find an Outlet

Fire devastated much of our beautiful bushland last summer. It is now in our past, but let’s create something stunning and everlasting from it for the future. There is a Camera Challenge for kids With Cameras being planned by FOCUS FORCE.

This is not a year that we could have ever imagined except in a book or movie plot. But, on Sunday FOCUS FORCE will announce ONE DAY in the year that will be filled with hope by the Kids With Cameras for the future.

Free to Use  Public Domain Peacock Clip Art

This camera challenge is being provided for all students living in, and attending primary schools in the areas effected by the 2019 – 2020 summer fires. They can accept this invitation or be registered by their class teacher. Up to 17 years are eligible.

FOYM – THE ROCKLEY AWARD POT O’ GOLD WILL SOON BE ON THE MINDS Of Kids With Cameras. START THE SEARCH FOR YOUR FLOWER POWER SUPER SHOTS.


They say that there’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but when go on a mission to chase it! It appears to be on the run.

However, FOCUS FORCE is working a colourful target that may not prove so elusive for the Kids With Cameras.

A special flower powerful project will be the game to coincide with the 25th Anniversary of the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

It will include an open section for new-comers including at the garden show, and a first ever invitational for former Kids With Cameras.

GET YOUR CAMERAS READY FOR A SPECIAL SPRING DAY IN OCTOBER.

SAFE SAILING HOME QE2.

The first ship to receive the FOCUS FORCES FLASH Of FRIENDSHIP Cunards QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 has been summoned from the Pacific on her return voyage to her home port in Southampton. She had been anchored after her annual visit to Australia was cut short due to the Coronvirus outbreak

QE2 departs the heads of Melbourne’s Port Philip Bay after her maiden visit Feb.2 2012.

To the captain and crew of the magnificent Liz the FOCUS FORCE KWC wish you safe and smooth journey home. The Flash Of Friendship has been presented to all of the Cunard liners, as well as MS EUROPA. The night of the Feb.2 2012 was special though with not only the Kids With Cameras on the beach, but also the ship ablaze with a myriad of flashes. It was truly spectacular. We look forward to when the world returns to a normality that we can live harmoniously in, and especially a place for the future of the Kids With Cameras. Smooth sailing QE2 and her sister ships, and to all those of the high seas. We look forward to welcoming you back to our ports.

The group including the Captain’s Choice sharp-shooter on the right presenting the QE2’S Captain Chris Wells being presented with the framed collection on board in Melbourne. Proud moment for all,