My new story has been published as a weekly feature at Eureka Street. High-tech Health in the Bush makes a case for affordable and user friendly technological innovation to effectively support the health and wellbeing of Australia’s diverse range of communities, such as culturally and linguistically diverse groups in rural and remote areas.
High-tech Health in the Bush
The story was a great way to draw on my travel experiences and research work in regional Australia, and also poorer communities in South Africa.
Tags: audio visual, computer, cultural diversity, digital doorway, digital technology, eHealth, health, hospitals, information communication technology, innovation, internet, low cost, migrant, northern territory, refugee, remote, rural, south africa, video
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April 12, 2010 2:09 pm | 
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This article was a weekly feature at Eureka Street in May 2009. It explored the effects of gentrification on people, families and communities from lower socio-economic and/or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The story highlighted how a lack of information and awareness around housing and renting options adds to the cost and challenges of relocation or finding a place to live due to gentrification.
Tags: Australia, cultural diversity, Eureka Street, gentrification, housing inequality, melbourne, migrant, poverty, property, refugee, social policy, victoria, west footscray
Eureka Street | admin | August 3, 2009 5:07 pm | Comments (0)
Eureka Street ran this story in Christmas ‘08. It explores the consumerist nature of the videogame industry and argues for the innovative use and social application of multimedia technology, such as using ICT to support the health and wellbeing of refugee and migrant communities. I also managed to sneak in a bit about drinking beers and playing Galaga…
Tags: commodore 64, diablo, galaga, health and wellbeing, migrants, playstation, refugees, social policy, videogames, wipeout, youth
Eureka Street | admin | July 31, 2009 5:08 pm | Comments (0)