Strong Voice documentary

Yuendumu/ Mt Theo

The Mt Theo program in Yuendumu has helped transform the lives of many young people in the community who were facing serious health issues due to problems such as petrol sniffing and alcohol abuse. This story shows that positive outcomes can be achieved when a community comes together.

BushMob (Alice Springs)

BushMob is a program that helps turn around the lives of young people in Alice Springs town camps and surrounding communities by offering an alternative to drug abuse, petrol sniffing and alcohol.

Papunya

The community of Papunya has come from an environment of chronic substance abuse to one of freedom from petrol sniffing. The community has diverted their energy into the local football team, Papunya Eagles.

Docker River

A young Cameleer makes a difference in the central desert community of Docker River by working with community elders to create new youth recreational programs that address a number of serious health issues including petrol sniffing.

Please note: This film was funded by the Department of Health and Ageing and produced by Imparja Television Pty Ltd. The documentary was completed in October 2007. It should be noted that since 2008 the Australian Government does not endorse the use of the term “non-sniffable” as low aromatic fuel is still a fuel product and can be a harmful substance if used incorrectly.

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