Tuesday, January 11, 2005

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Five young Australians facing issues tell their stories in a photographic book and touring exhibition to be opened in Melbourne on Sunday, 16 January 2005.

Eighteen: From adversity to hope - five photo essays on young Australians contains photographic documentaries of teenagers facing issues from pregnancy, domestic violence, drug dependency and homelessness to living with a disability and the difficulties experienced by new refugees.

In the book and exhibition, five individuals share their moments of difficulties and joy through black and white photographs and personal stories.