Our River
From Nawi to Now

Our River is a documentary exploring the deep cultural, environmental and sporting significance of the Nepean River – a river that has shaped the Sydney region for tens of thousands of years.

Our River is hosted by five-time world champion paddler Richard Fox and features Olympic medallists Noemie and Jess Fox, whose personal family connection to the river offers a powerful through-line between past, present and future.

Set against the backdrop of the 2025 Canoe Slalom World Championships at Penrith Whitewater Stadium, Our River positions the Nepean as an influential cultural corridor that continues to shape identity, community and inspire our pride of place in Penrith and Western Sydney.

The film combines contemporary interviews, community river activity, aerial cinematography, archival material and cultural knowledge shared by Indigenous custodians, historians, athletes, scientists and local community members.
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Why this story matters

The Nepean River sits at the intersection of many conversations shaping Western Sydney today – cultural recognition, environmental stewardship, urban growth, sport, tourism and community wellbeing.

This documentary aims to:

    • Centre Indigenous knowledge of watercraft and cultural continuity
    • Highlight the unique beauty and natural environment of the region
    • Document the stories of living with the river across generations
    • Celebrate Western Sydney’s sporting legacy on a global stage

Our River is being developed with long-term impact in mind — not just as a film, but as a piece of cultural history that can live beyond the screen.
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Distribution & Community Impact

Community impact is a core part of this project's design

The film is being developed for a multi-platform life, including:

    • Community and council-hosted screenings
    • Theatrical screening events across Sydney and NSW
    • Educational and institutional use
    • Broadcast and online streaming pathways
    • Festival screenings (national and international)

Each screening opportunity is an invitation for conversation — about Country, history, water, sport and our shared responsibility to place.

Be Part of The Story
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Impact Campaign launch
Penrith Business
Chamber, Tuesday 11 August
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Australian Cultural Fund
Tax Deductible
donations, until September 30
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Partner With Us

We are currently seeking organisations, cultural institutions, councils, broadcasters and screen partners to support the completion, exhibition and distribution of Our River: From Nawi to Now.

Support can take many forms, including:

    • Distribution partnerships and screening networks
    • Financial or in-kind production support
    • Community screening hosts
    • Educational and cultural exhibition partners
    • Strategic partners aligned with culture, sport and the environment

By supporting this project, partners play a direct role in ensuring Western Sydney stories are created, owned and shared from within the community.

Get involved

If your organisation is interested in supporting Our River: From Nawi to Now, hosting a screening, contributing to the river story, or exploring distribution partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.

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