Jill Sergeant
Conference Chair
Diane Kerr
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MAKING LINKS 2008 PODCAST
A series of oral presentations and group discussions from the Making Links 2008 conference. View all conference abstracts
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Saturday, December 13, 2008
Opening Address
Ms Lily D’Ambrosio MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development, Victorian Government
Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development, Victorian Government
Keynote Presentation: “Social Inclusion Requires Digital Inclusion” - Part 1
Andrew Mahar
Director, Infoxchange Australia
Abstract Intro: It is fundamental to digital inclusion and the maintenance of a civil demographic society into the future that models to provide affordable internet access be developed and applied. No society can survive at the forefront of advanced nations without taking advantage of the communication technologies that emerge as the society develops...
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Director, Infoxchange Australia
Abstract Intro: It is fundamental to digital inclusion and the maintenance of a civil demographic society into the future that models to provide affordable internet access be developed and applied. No society can survive at the forefront of advanced nations without taking advantage of the communication technologies that emerge as the society develops...
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Keynote Presentation: “Reaching Out or Moving Closer: Connecting with your Community”
Penny Hagen
Projects Director/Strategist, Digital Eskimo
Abstract Intro: Social technologies offer great potential as platforms and channels for dialogue and action. However there is no sure fire set of ingredients to getting the mix right. Understanding what motivates people to take action, and ensuring that people actually participate, is as important as the design of the tools themselves...
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Projects Director/Strategist, Digital Eskimo
Abstract Intro: Social technologies offer great potential as platforms and channels for dialogue and action. However there is no sure fire set of ingredients to getting the mix right. Understanding what motivates people to take action, and ensuring that people actually participate, is as important as the design of the tools themselves...
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Labels:
audience development,
design,
keynote,
social networking,
web 2.0,
web design
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Intensive Web Day: Discussion
Group discussions at the Making Links Web Development Day
Labels:
accessibility,
audience development,
blogs,
ICT,
open source,
web design,
web development
Closing Plenary: Working Towards a Sustainable Future
Chair: Jill Sergeant
Panel: Dr Jean Burguss, Samia Goudie, Julia Tzanakakis, Darrell Burkey, Penny Hagen
Panel: Dr Jean Burguss, Samia Goudie, Julia Tzanakakis, Darrell Burkey, Penny Hagen
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Beyond Digital Stories: Real Opportunities for Diverse Communities
Maria Tran & Maylei Hunt
Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE), Sydney
Abstract Intro: This will showcase ICE’s various projects conducted in the Western Sydney area, referencing the issues of personal ownership of stories, consultation process, cultural sensitivity, importance of training artists/ film makers as facilitators, partnerships...
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Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE), Sydney
Abstract Intro: This will showcase ICE’s various projects conducted in the Western Sydney area, referencing the issues of personal ownership of stories, consultation process, cultural sensitivity, importance of training artists/ film makers as facilitators, partnerships...
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Using Digital Storytelling to Capture Responses to the Apology
Dr Helen Klaebe & Dr Jean Burgess
Abstract Intro: This paper will discuss and evaluate a co-creative media project that adapted the methods of digital storytelling and oral history in order to capture responses to the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s apology on February 13, 2008...
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Abstract Intro: This paper will discuss and evaluate a co-creative media project that adapted the methods of digital storytelling and oral history in order to capture responses to the Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s apology on February 13, 2008...
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Using the Camera: Telling Stories Our Way
Samia Goudie & Natalie Davey
Hopevale / Pelican and SCU / University of Queensland
Abstract Intro: This presentation will share digital stories made during a month long camp in a remote setting in Cape York...
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Hopevale / Pelican and SCU / University of Queensland
Abstract Intro: This presentation will share digital stories made during a month long camp in a remote setting in Cape York...
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Emergent Technologies and Bricolage as a Design Approach; GNU/Linux Public Licence Software
Nancy Mauro-Flude
Abstract intro: In this presentation I will talk about projects I am involved with as a free software user inspired by the GNU/Linux Movement...
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Abstract intro: In this presentation I will talk about projects I am involved with as a free software user inspired by the GNU/Linux Movement...
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Labels:
gender,
ICT,
internet,
multimedia,
online communities,
open source,
self expression
Home Lands - ICTs for Positive Refugee Youth Resettlement
Kirsty Baird
Abstract Intro: Home Lands is an internet television program made with entry level technical resources that connects young refugees living in Victoria with their homelands and separated communities...
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Abstract Intro: Home Lands is an internet television program made with entry level technical resources that connects young refugees living in Victoria with their homelands and separated communities...
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Conspicuous and Inconspicuous Community
Hilary Yerbury
Abstract intro: A study of members of Generation X and Generation Y engaged in civil society and their lived reality of community online and offline showed that there is no single view of how it can or should be lived...
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Abstract intro: A study of members of Generation X and Generation Y engaged in civil society and their lived reality of community online and offline showed that there is no single view of how it can or should be lived...
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Labels:
civic engagement,
ICT,
internet,
online communities,
research,
social networking,
web 2.0,
Youth
Modern Ways For Ancient Words
Daryn McKenny
Arwarbukarl
Abstract Intro: Miromaa (in the Awabakal language means “Saved”) is a program which we have developed to aid in Aboriginal language work, it is a easy to use, user friendly database to help you gather, organise, analyse and produce outcomes for your language work...
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Arwarbukarl
Abstract Intro: Miromaa (in the Awabakal language means “Saved”) is a program which we have developed to aid in Aboriginal language work, it is a easy to use, user friendly database to help you gather, organise, analyse and produce outcomes for your language work...
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Web 2.0 Accessability
Jonathan O’Donnell
Exploring Musical Creation & Communication – Your Computer and the Special Access Kit
Joshua Cowie
Tanya McKenna
The Arts Centre, Victoria
Abstract Intro: Discover a world of opportunities for music creation and communication available through the Special Access Kit. Several case studies demonstrating the results of the Special Access Kit Project will be presented...
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Tanya McKenna
The Arts Centre, Victoria
Abstract Intro: Discover a world of opportunities for music creation and communication available through the Special Access Kit. Several case studies demonstrating the results of the Special Access Kit Project will be presented...
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Social Participation In Technology: Supporting Young People With a Disability to Improve Their Social Inclusion by Their Use of Technology
Sandra Mounsey
Interchange Centre, Gippsland
Abstract Intro: Social Participation in Technology (SPiT) is a research project designed to explore how technologically based activities can promote social inclusion and participation, and improve mental health and well-being for young people with disabilities in two rural areas...
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Interchange Centre, Gippsland
Abstract Intro: Social Participation in Technology (SPiT) is a research project designed to explore how technologically based activities can promote social inclusion and participation, and improve mental health and well-being for young people with disabilities in two rural areas...
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CP Blogs
Robyn Cummins
The Spastic Centre NSW
Abstract Intro: In mid 2008, The Spastic Centre launched a series of four blogs for people with cerebral palsy and their families. This presentation will explore the development process...
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The Spastic Centre NSW
Abstract Intro: In mid 2008, The Spastic Centre launched a series of four blogs for people with cerebral palsy and their families. This presentation will explore the development process...
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Access All Areas Community Radio Program
Steve Richardson
Access All Areas
Abstract Intro: Access All Areas is a weekly radio programme, broadcast on the RPH (Radio for the Print Handicapped network), a radio reading service for people with print disabilities...
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Access All Areas
Abstract Intro: Access All Areas is a weekly radio programme, broadcast on the RPH (Radio for the Print Handicapped network), a radio reading service for people with print disabilities...
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DISTSS Journey in Using Technologies to Enhance Their Work, Connect and Communicate with the Disability Sector and More
Linda Budd
DISTSS
Abstract Intro: DISTSS is leading learning and development in the disability workforce to optimise outcomes for people with a disability...
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DISTSS
Abstract Intro: DISTSS is leading learning and development in the disability workforce to optimise outcomes for people with a disability...
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Providing a Responsible, Community Solution
Simon Moore
Claudio Angelucci
Smith Family & Infoxchange
Abstract Intro: The Smith Family and Infoxchange Australia / Green PC have joined forces to provide young, at risk students involved in The Smith Family Learning for Life (LFL) scholarship program with computers, email and Internet access to increase their capacity and participation in a society where they may have previously been marginalised or are at risk of being marginalised...
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Claudio Angelucci
Smith Family & Infoxchange
Abstract Intro: The Smith Family and Infoxchange Australia / Green PC have joined forces to provide young, at risk students involved in The Smith Family Learning for Life (LFL) scholarship program with computers, email and Internet access to increase their capacity and participation in a society where they may have previously been marginalised or are at risk of being marginalised...
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Creative Media Engagement for ‘At Risk’ Young People
Jon Staley, Georgia Webster and Dr Aneta Podkalicka
Youthworx Media
Abstract Intro: This presentation will discuss an initiative that enables at risk and marginalised young people to participate in community radio and multimedia co-creation. Youthworx Media entails a social partnership between Youth Development Australia (a not for profit agency), The Salvation Army, SYN Media (a youth-run community radio station), and researchers from Swinburne University.
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Youthworx Media
Abstract Intro: This presentation will discuss an initiative that enables at risk and marginalised young people to participate in community radio and multimedia co-creation. Youthworx Media entails a social partnership between Youth Development Australia (a not for profit agency), The Salvation Army, SYN Media (a youth-run community radio station), and researchers from Swinburne University.
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Computer Clubhouse: A Creative Community
Tara Willersdorf
Fitzroy Learning Centre
Abstract Intro: The Fitzroy Clubhouse is a program of the Fitzroy Learning Network, a community-based Neighbourhood House that welcomes people from diverse educational, cultural and social backgrounds...
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Fitzroy Learning Centre
Abstract Intro: The Fitzroy Clubhouse is a program of the Fitzroy Learning Network, a community-based Neighbourhood House that welcomes people from diverse educational, cultural and social backgrounds...
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10MMM – Hearing Young People’s Voices in Rural Victoria
Leanne Watt
Jo Brown
10MMM RMIT
Western District Health Service
Abstract Intro: This presentation will outline the collaborative 10MMM project which uses multimedia and new technologies to address issues of social isolation, skills shortages and self expression amongst young people in rural South West Victoria...
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Jo Brown
10MMM RMIT
Western District Health Service
Abstract Intro: This presentation will outline the collaborative 10MMM project which uses multimedia and new technologies to address issues of social isolation, skills shortages and self expression amongst young people in rural South West Victoria...
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Examining Organisational Readiness and Capacity To Undertake ICT Based Mental Health Promotion With Young People
Michelle Blanchard
ORYGEN Research Centre, University of
Melbourne
Abstract Intro: While over 90% of young Australians rate their health as excellent, very good, or good, young Australians’ mental health remains a significant public health concern. Concurrently, there is growing evidence that information communication technologies (ICT) may play a significant role in mental health promotion, particularly amongst young people...
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ORYGEN Research Centre, University of
Melbourne
Abstract Intro: While over 90% of young Australians rate their health as excellent, very good, or good, young Australians’ mental health remains a significant public health concern. Concurrently, there is growing evidence that information communication technologies (ICT) may play a significant role in mental health promotion, particularly amongst young people...
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Your Space Or Mine? Creating Safe Online Environments for Marginalised Youth
Dani Wright & Nadine Toussaint
Freedom Centre Coordinator at the WA AIDS Council
Abstract Intro: Freedom Centre is a peer support and information service for young people with diverse sexuality and gender (DSG) in Western Australia. DSG young people are often socially isolated and therefore readily use cyber technology to form global online communities and access informal support...
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Freedom Centre Coordinator at the WA AIDS Council
Abstract Intro: Freedom Centre is a peer support and information service for young people with diverse sexuality and gender (DSG) in Western Australia. DSG young people are often socially isolated and therefore readily use cyber technology to form global online communities and access informal support...
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Panel: Web 2.0. The Future- Part 2
Chair: Nadine Toussaint, WA AIDS Council
Web 2.0: Evolution or E-Exclusion? Dr Scott Hollier, Media Access Australia
Planning for change Robyn Cummins, The Spastic Centre NSW
User-Generated Place Making: The Future of Where 2.0. Darren Sharp, CRC Swinburne University
Web 2.0: Evolution or E-Exclusion? Dr Scott Hollier, Media Access Australia
Planning for change Robyn Cummins, The Spastic Centre NSW
User-Generated Place Making: The Future of Where 2.0. Darren Sharp, CRC Swinburne University
Panel: Web 2.0. The Future- Part 1
Chair: Nadine Toussaint, WA AIDS Council
Web 2.0: Evolution or E-Exclusion? Dr Scott Hollier, Media Access Australia
Planning for change Robyn Cummins, The Spastic Centre NSW
User-Generated Place Making: The Future of Where 2.0. Darren Sharp, CRC Swinburne University
Web 2.0: Evolution or E-Exclusion? Dr Scott Hollier, Media Access Australia
Planning for change Robyn Cummins, The Spastic Centre NSW
User-Generated Place Making: The Future of Where 2.0. Darren Sharp, CRC Swinburne University
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