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WA youth express themselves in photos |
| 10 November 2011 | ||
The Me In My World exhibition is the result of Mission Australia Community Services in Bunbury asking 30 young people, aged from eight to 25, to use photography to convey how they see themselves within their local community. Local Mission Australia Team Leader Robyn Calcutt said the exhibition, which has been held every year since 2008, provided a way for the young people from our FACE and Navig8 programs to reflect on who they are and often provided opportunities for therapeutic interventions. FACE, which stands for Family Alcohol and Community Education, works with 10 to 15 years olds with a family member or carer who misuse drugs and or alcohol. Navig8, provides transitional support for young people aged 14 to 25 who are in or have recently left Department for Child Protection (DCP) state care, and helps provide pathways to independence. Using a camera donated by Harvey Norman, Mission Australia case workers helped the young people to create visual statements. ‘‘It has been a pleasure to work with our young people and help them to represent their ideas visually,’’ Ms Calcutt told The South Western Times. ‘‘We are looking forward to the opportunities that the Photovoice Exhibition will provide in showcasing the photographic results of their ideas to the community. ‘‘We have noticed that those who have participated have not only experienced the initial excitement that this project creates for them, but those who have ongoing involvement have increased personal ownership and creativity in how they express and perceive themselves in their local communities.’’ The exhibition runs until 9 December at the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries, 64 Wittenoom Street, Bunbury. Open daily from 10am to 4pm, and entry is free. To view a selection of the Me In My World photos, visit facebook.com/missionaust  |
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