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Young people and technology
Stefan Schutt, John Martino & Dale Linegar: Connected Lives
This research will investigate the role that technology can play in strengthening the social connection of young people with Aspergers syndrome, high functioning autism and intellectual disability.
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Young People and Technology Report
VicHealth commissioned this report to provide an overview of the role of ICTs on young people’s social relations, to provide a framework for understanding the ways in which ICTs impact on their health and wellbeing, and to recommend possible initiatives within the Mental Health Promotion Framework.
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Arts and social connection
Bridging the Digital Divide Report
This Report is the result of an extensive research and community consultation phase exploring key concepts around the role Information Communication Technology (ICT) play in young people’s development and social relationships.
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Partner Release
Computer club for kids with Asperger's syndrome opens
A hi-tech learning club for young people with Asperger's Syndrome has opened in Footscray after a VicHealth and Victoria University project showed computer tuition improved their social skills, confidence and happiness.
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Connected Lives 2010 update - Schutt, Martino, Linegar
Connected lives: Deploying virtual worlds, the internet and free media software to enhance the social connectedness of young people isolated by disability, geography and socio-economic advantage.
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Increasing social connections
Young people and technology program
VicHealth's Young People, Technology and Social Relationships program was set up in response to the Young People, Technology and Social Relationships scoping paper, undertaken by Johanna Wyn of the University of Melbourne’s Youth Research Centre.
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Building health
Technology, Arts and Social Connection (TASC) program
Information communication technologies provide many new and exciting opportunities for creative initiatives that promote participation, social connection and community engagement, which have positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
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Spotlight on wellbeing
Bright Futures: Young people in rural and regional Victoria
These are the findings from conversations with young people living in rural and regional areas in Victoria to understand their views on the five megatrends that are predicted to impact the health and wellbeing of young Victorians over the next 20 years.
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