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Using photovoice to generate solutions to improve food security among families living in remote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia

Authors: Emma Chappell, Ellie Chan, Caroline Deen, Julie Brimblecombe, Yvonne Cadet-James, Marita Hefler, Emma Stubbs, Megan Ferguson

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

The right to food security has been recognised internationally, and nationally in Australia by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. This study aims to explore food (in)security and solutions for improvement of food security in remote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia, from the perspective of caregivers of children within the context of the family using photovoice. Participants took part in workshops discussing participant photographs of food (in)security, including solutions. Themes and sub-themes with associated solutions included traditional food use, sharing as a part of culture, the cost of healthy food, energy and transport, and housing and income. Community leaders used these data in setting priorities for advocacy to improve food security in their communities.

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Title: Using photovoice to generate solutions to improve food security among families living in remote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia
Authors: Emma Chappell
Ellie Chan
Caroline Deen
Julie Brimblecombe
Yvonne Cadet-James
Marita Hefler
Emma Stubbs
Megan Ferguson
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18200-x

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