Posts by Dane Waters (HCR Aus)
The importance of giving time
Dane Waters reflects on a reminder that giving time is key to building relationships which in turn are foundational to community-centred media and to community development in general.
Read MoreInformation is a basic need during challenging times
One of my earliest experiences in community centred media took me to Banda Aceh a number of years after the tragic tsunami in 2004. Five years on and the devastation was clearly still visible. Research by colleagues with disaster response found in that initial critical phase of the disaster, people weren’t necessarily prioritising items that we would associate with primary needs such as food, water, shelter but the most important need was information.
Read MoreViolence is never okay
Day 10 of #16DaysofActivism The keystone to transformational development is building trust and relationships. At HCR we endeavour to build trust with all people we work with, as we walk alongside communities. Trust is critical and particularly highlighted when working on family violence and women’s empowerment issues. In the Mid West, Western Australia we are continually…
Read MoreTackling stigma through empowering stories
One of the many strengths of community media is being able to record local stories addressing local issues. A great example of this is in Geraldton, Western Australia, with a video project aimed at addressing the stigma of mental health and suicide.
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