A PHOTO EXHIBITION: Helping mothers care for kids with disabilities in India
Event description
The first 1,000 days of life is a critical time period for growth and development. For the families of babies with cerebral palsy, this time is filled with uncertainty and hope. In rural India, poverty and limited access to health care can make this time even more challenging. This video and photo display showcases the strength and resilience of families. It visually documents a research project training women in Indian communities. These women support mothers of babies with cerebral palsy through activities around play, movement, nutrition and health.
There will be an opportunity to purchase prints and photos from the exhibition. All proceeds will go toward the Asha Bavan Centre for the continued employment of community disability workers https://www.abcindia.org/.
Exhibition opening hours:
September 6 - 6:30pm onward
September 7- 9am-8pm
September 8- 9am-1pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/345721836349912/
Featured events:
OPENING NIGHT| September 6 | 6:30pm onward
Join us for the exhibition opening. Experience the tastes and sounds of India. Create the low-cost and sustainable resources used to help babies learn and grow. Firsthand stories will be shared by people working on the research project. A question and answer session will follow.
Resources created will be used in local Australian Breastfeeding Association Mothers groups.
GLOBAL HEALTH PANEL DISCUSSION| September 7 | 6-8pm
Topic: Crossing borders, creating partnerships.
Held in conjunction with the UQ Public Health Student Association, this panel discussion will feature experts from the University of Queensland to discuss their experiences working in global health contexts.