30 September 2024
On Day 2 of INHSU 2024, in the Discussion Space, we will deliver a session focused on creating safe spaces for storytelling, a cornerstone of effective advocacy. Below, we share some of the storytelling projects our speakers will discuss.
The session aims to educate organisations and researchers on how to appropriately support community members and approach stories with compassion and empathy.Our panel of expert speakers will share insights from global storytelling initiatives followed by a panel discussion on ethical considerations, informed consent, emotional wellbeing, and the broader impact of storytelling.
- Brooke Nolan, Marketing, INHSU
- Sarah Whipple, Community Engagement Co-Director, Yuba Harm Reduction Collective
- Conor Ashleigh, Filmmaker, INHSU
- Matthew Bonn, Drug Culture Advisor, ChangeMark Research & Evaluation
- Jane Dicka, Health Promotion Coordinator, Harm Reduction Victoria
- Angela McBride, Executive Director, SANPUD
- Carla Treloar, Professor, UNSW Sydney
Storytelling projects
The Covered Light – Short Documentary (Matthew Bonn)
Addictions through the eyes of a person with substance use disorder.
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The Sky is the Limit (Matthew Bonn)
A story about ones journey with drug use, safe supply, hepatitis c, drug policy, and journalism.
Lives of Substance (Carla Treloar)
Personal stories of alcohol or other drug addiction, dependence or habit
Vital Voices (Carla Treloar)
Personal stories of hepatitis treatment and cure
My Choice (Jane Dicka)
My Choice captures the lives and choices of people who use drugs from across Australia, showing diverse experiences of opioid dependence and drug treatment models.
Connecting with Care
The Connecting with Care films use powerful storytelling to profile innovative models of care for hepatitis C elimination among people who use drugs. Below is the film focussed on Athens, Greece, but you can view all films here.
