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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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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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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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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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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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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