Help spread awareness and educate others on why #Halloween can be difficult for people with facial differences.
Share Brittany's quote and encourage others to thoughtfully consider their makeup and costume choices 👻
It’s dismaying to read commentary suggesting #bodyimage isn’t a worthy cause deserving of national attention.
So, to counteract the misinformation circling on socials, we’ve put together this explainer on all things body image & why it’s time we all stood up & paid attention.
FEI ambassador @carlyfindlay drew International Face Equality Week and our report to @FionaPattenMLC 's attention. Fiona addressed this in Victorian parliament, and the need to extend legislation to better protect the FD community.
Become #FriendsOfFEI by sharing this post.
We're excited to share with you our free resources. They'll help #YouthWorkers and volunteers to talk about visible difference, and provide a welcoming and inclusive space.
👉Do you know a youth group? Please share: https://t.co/sXnff8PL2t
@YouthLinkScot
📢 We listened to people with visible differences who told us what would make the biggest difference to their lives.
Find out about our new strategy and how to get involved here: https://t.co/80btPwx21R
We all have the power to make our #SocialMedia positive for our #BodyImage & #MentalHealth.
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Backed by research and clinical advice, these #BodyKindOnline tips suggest actions we can take to be kinder to our own body and all bodies whilst online.🦋
We’re thrilled to announce YPFaceIT is now freely available to use at home! Developed by researchers at CAR, YPFaceIT is an online self-help tool for young people (12-17years) with a condition or injury that affects their appearance. Find out more at https://t.co/DgH1A0jlwo
Butterfly Body Bright, Australia's first, whole of primary school body image program, has officially launched! Thank you to everyone who joined our virtual celebration - if you missed out, watch the trailer video and visit the website to find out more.
https://t.co/8YvDFTQlIZ
@NicolaMarie Oh I’m so happy to hear that😊 With the time difference and work, it’s been hard to keep up, there are so many great presentations I need to catch up on!
@carojgee presenting a slide showing a snapshot of some of the key domains discussed in their PhD research, aiming to conceptualise psychosocial adjustment to a visible difference for paediatric populations! #AM9Conf
Love @carlyfindlay’s refreshing keynote on the power of a selfie and how it can offer a positive platform for those living with visible differences - to be seen and visible on their own terms. Thankyou for being such a positive role model and fierce activist for face equality 🙌🏻
A big welcome to our first virtual conference in the Appearance Matters series from our co-chairs! All those registered come and join us on the platform now for the conference opening ▶️ https://t.co/QAvxEFT6kJ #AM9Conf
Researchers @CAR_UWE are seeking 2,000 young people for new study into #appearance & #bodyimage: "People often have concerns about the way they look. This is an exciting opportunity for all young people to share their views” https://t.co/GEGy228FrV
Just uploaded my presentation for the Appearance Matters 9 Online Conference! Looking forward to seeing all the best new appearance-related research in July #AM9#visibledifference
🎙️NEW Podcast Episode from #AppearanceMattersPod discussing the experience of parenting a child with visible differences, from the perspective of Tina (mother of a child with Microtia, @microtiaUK) and @Maia_Thornton_ PhD researcher at CAR.
Listen here 🎧 https://t.co/WCrLrF1WCt
📣 We’re excited to announce the launch of our education hub 📣 This global resource library has materials for individuals, organisations, schools & employers to help counteract the challenges faced by people with facial differences 👉 https://t.co/mbNsOGBout
#UQ's Forgan Smith building and St Lucia campus will be illuminated pink tonight and until Monday, in memory of Hannah Clarke and her children.
https://t.co/Fvu4HqSa3C