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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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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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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