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Article: Photovoice: promising practice in engaging young people who are homeless: Matt Dixon and Morgan Hadjialexiou present a creative approach to engaging young people who are homeless in health promotion activities and planning. They share their findings from a pilot project in Melbourne involving young people taking photographs as a means of communication and self expression.(Programs & practice)
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- Youth Studies Australia
- Article date:
- June 1, 2005
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Successful health promotion with young people who are homeless calls for creative approaches and committed workers who are prepared to learn from mistakes. It also requires the resources that allow for long lead-in times so that comprehensive planning can take place. Although planning is very important, equally as crucial is the ability to be flexible to the needs of participants.
Young People's Health Service has completed a pilot project involving giving young people disposable cameras to capture issues of importance to them.
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