Gaza Nippers: Hope Amid Devastation – Newcastle Premiere

Graphic for film screening of Gaza Nipper: Hope Amid Devasation on 15/11/2025 in Muloobinba (Newcastle)

When

Where

Star Hall
Cnr Valencia & Villiers Sts
Mayfield NSW 2300
Australia

Why

Gaza Nippers: Hope Amid Devastation is a powerful and deeply moving documentary directed by Majed Badra, revealing the resilience, hope and heartbreak of Gaza’s children.

North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club trained two young men as surf lifesavers in Manly. On their return to Gaza, they set up a Nippers programme Gaza’s children. But after one successful season, several of these children and supporting adults have been killed in Israel’s bombardment.

Gaza Nippers: Hope Amid Devastation reveals the heartbreaking yet inspiring story of children in Gaza growing up under siege and wars inflicted on them by Israel. The Nippers programme offers a lifeline, teaching children to swim, surf and find moments of joy. Amid the horrors of genocide in Gaza, the film highlights the shocking loss of young lives in the programme.

Growing up under siege, these young surf lifesavers find freedom and joy in the waves - even as they face unimaginable loss. Through their eyes, we witness a Gaza rarely seen: full of courage, community and the enduring spirit of childhood.

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Tickets

Registration is essential. Tickets are available through StickyTickets.

Waged              $20
Concession         $10
Children/Hardship  $0

If you cannot afford a ticket select the $0 option.

Light refreshments will be served.

Money raised will ultimately be used to support children and their families in Gaza.

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