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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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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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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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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