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Photovoice Exhibition launch at Pormpuraaw by Juliana Doupe 16 October 2013
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n exhibition of photos taken by Pormpuraaw women will be launched at the Pormpuraaw United Brothers Sports Club today. The photos were taken as part of the Apunipima Cape York Health Council Photovoice project which saw women document their lives, stories and ideas through photography. The women were given digital cameras, taught to use them and then encouraged to go out and take photos. Today’s event will feature the women’s photos and a short film depicting their experience of the Photovoice project. Photovoice Coordinator Fiona Millard says the project was all about building local capacity. “This has been a tremendous project - not only has it been loads of fun but the Pormpuraaw women have learned new skills, worked as a team and put together a phenomenal exhibition.”
“The images depict nature, people, and places – all the things these women find meaningful. We have taken these images and made an exhibition so the women can see how one small act – the taking of a photo – can lead to bigger things. They have learned so much – from learning how to use a camera to staging an exhibition.” “Apunipima sees capacity building as a vital part of good health and this project focused on this from the start.”
Photovoice Exhibition Launch Wednesday 16 October 2013 Pormpuraaw United Brothers Sports Club 10:30 – 1:30 pm
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