Being in touch

Australia, 1983

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This film considers the topic of baby massage and its contribution to healthy child development. Takes a look at the importance given to baby massage in other cultures: India, Nigeria, Tahiti, as well as the growing recognition of baby massage in Australia. Suitable for upper secondary level.

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Credits

producer

Amelia Auckett

director

Peter Drummond

Duration

00:24:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1983

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323746

Language

English

Subject categories

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - Australia

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Child care

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child care

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Child development

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Infants - Development

Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Physical therapy for children

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child care

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Child development

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Infants - Care and hygiene

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Infants - Development

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Massage

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physical therapy

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physical therapy for children

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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