Social Dialogue

In community-centred media we talk about 5 tasks of media – Information, Education, Dialogue, Advocacy and Entertainment. The following stories describe projects promoting learning and consensus-building through Community Dialogue.

The Power of a Voice

By Celeste Larkins (HCR Aus) / January 11, 2018

Celeste had the privilege of meeting Jason Bartlett at Royal Perth Hospital, after a local partner organisation, the Western Australia Centre for Rural Health (WACRH), at the request of Jason, asked HCR to produce a film sharing his story.

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Relationships built on trust

By Health Communication Resources / May 13, 2017

By Hazeen Latif Sitting in a “hujra” (a room in the house for meetings and discussions) my host’s uncle asked me, “What is your interest in coming to our village…

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Amplifying Voices in Sierra Leone

By Jon Hargreaves / December 9, 2015

It is nearly 3 months since their country was declared Ebola-free and Sierra Leoneans are yearning for a return to normality.  But for many, life still remains far from normal,…

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Tana FM prepares communities for El Nino

By Jon Hargreaves / October 7, 2015

As the Kenyan Meteorological office warns coastal areas in Kenya of the high risk of flooding due to El Niño, newly founded HCR partner station Tana FM , is playing…

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Bipolar: A lived experience from diagnosis to recovery

By Health Communication Resources / April 24, 2015

By Celeste Larkins  Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is estimated that 45% of Australians will experience a mental health condition in their lifetime.  In any one year,…

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