ABUSE | Australia's Response to Sexualised or Sexually Abusive Behaviours in Children & Young People
A study from the Australian Crime Commission's National Indigenous Intelligence Task Force (NIITF) on information co-ordination and identification of good practice in the prevention, detection and responses to violence and child abuse in Indigenous communities. www.crimecommission.gov.au/publications/other/response_to_sexualised_behaviour.htm
Published: 2010-07-29
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ABUSE | Effects of child abuse and neglect for children and adolescents
A Resource Sheet from the National Child Protection Clearinghouse indicating the possible effects of child abuse and neglect and to explore whether different types of maltreatment are associated with specific adverse consequences in childhood and adolescence. http://www.aifs.gov.au/nch/pubs/sheets/rs17/rs17.pdf
Published: 2010-06-11
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ABUSE | Stop Sex Trafficking of Children and Young People campaign
Child Wise and The Body Shop have re-launched the 'Stop Sex Trafficking of Children and Young People' campaign which is part of a three year global partnership between The Body Shop International and ECPAT International to raise awareness about the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. www.kids.nsw.gov.au/kids/resources/news.cfm?itemID=CFE75E179F3BE74E0E1D782DE88757BB
Published: 2010-09-03
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ABUSE | The economic costs of child abuse and neglect
This resource sheet from the National Child Protection Clearinghouse examines expenditure related to child abuse and neglect made by departments responsible for child protection services in Australia. www.aifs.gov.au/nch/pubs/sheets/rs2/rs2.pdf
Published: 2010-07-23
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ABUSE | The passage of trauma through life
Publication from Australian Centre for the Study of Sexual Assault (ACSSA). This article by Rob Gordon PhD, clinical psychologist, explores the ways in which adults cope with early experiences of sexual abuse, the kind of damage they feel and the reasons for seeking therapy. http://www.aifs.gov.au/acssa/pubs/newsletter/n24.html#gordon
Published: 2010-06-11
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ABUSE | Young abuse victims miss out on cash
The Brisbane TImes states that a report by the NSW Ombudsman shows that many children removed from abusive and violent parents are missing out on compensation worth up to $50,000 under victim of crime laws because of incompetency and under-resourcing in Community Services. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/young-abuse-victims-miss-out-on-cash-20100630-zmvd.html
Published: 2010-07-02
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ARTS AND CULTURE | Music Count Us In
The Music Council of Australia will be running its annual Music. Count Us In program on 2 September at 11:30. The campaign involves half a million students in Australian schools and culminates with everyone singing the same song at the same time.www.musiccountusin.org.au/index.php
Published: 2010-07-29
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ARTS AND CULTURE | The Big Splash young writers festival
The Big Splash, is being held at Express Media over Saturday the 10th of July from 10am to 5.30pm at the State Library (Victoria). The mini-festival celebrates the novel and hopes to give shape and motivation to the ideas of young writers. http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=326319
Published: 2010-06-21
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ARTS AND CULTURE | YPAA Blueprint Groups
Young People and the Arts Australia have created a new Blueprint group, Practitioners working with young people aged 13 years and over. Blueprint Groups are discussion groups of practitioners from around Australia on specific topics of interest. The benefits of these Blueprint groups are to cohesively unite like-minded practitioners associated by practice to network nationally, to share their experiences, to support each other, and to make positive change.  http://www.ypaa.net/blueprintgroups.html
Published: 2010-07-01
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ARTS | John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers
The John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers 2010 is now open for entries. Two age categories: under 18 and 18-25. Two submission categories: poetry and short story or first chapter of a novel.  http://www.expressmedia.org.au/events.php?content_id=580
Published: 2010-06-04
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ATTITUDES & OPINIONS | Do Advertising Bans Deter Bad Habits In Youth
Consumeraffairs.com reports that bans on alcohol and tobacco marketing are among the least effective tactics for combating underage drinking and smoking. www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/08/ad_bans.html#ixzz0xPAK4YX0

Published: 2010-08-23
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ATTITUDES & OPINIONS | Hearing directly from vulnerable young Australians - Snapshot 2010
This report from Mission Australia provides feedback and insights from three vulnerable groups of young people – those who are homeless, in out-of-home care, or involved in the juvenile justice system. www.missionaustralia.com.au/downloads/national-survey-of-young-australians/2009/232-hearing-directly-from-vulnerable-young-australians-snapshot-2010
Published: 2010-08-10
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ATTITUDES AND OPINIONS | ACYS has created a blog for the youth field
The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies has created a blog for discussion of youth-related issues in Australia. Anybody interested in discussing topics already posted or topics they want to raise is encouraged to participate at: http://youthstudies.wordpress.com/
Published: 2010-06-14
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ATTITUDES AND OPINIONS | Australian Youth Forum (AYF) Next Big Question (NBQ) report
This project aims to create a conversation on the important questions facing Australia, and to provide insight into the type of Australia we want to create in the 21st century. http://www.cnet.ngo.net.au/content/view/48661/228/
Published: 2010-06-17
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ATTITUDES AND OPINIONS | Disadvantaged kids dream big but fail
Children living in disadvantage are unaware of the harsh realities awaiting them, with a new poll indicating all students share the same ambitions and dreams. http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/disadvantaged-kids-dream-big-but-fail-20100531-wqsy.html
Published: 2010-06-02
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BULLYING | Queensland falling behind on tackling bullying
The Brisbane Times reports that Queensland is not keeping pace with other states in addressing bullying at school.  www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/queensland-falling-behind-on-tackling-bullying-expert-20100830-13xv1.html
Published: 2010-08-31
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CARE AND PROTECTION | Child protection and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children
A resource sheet from the National Child Protection Clearinghouse presents and discusses a snapshot of data describing the rates of involvement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. www.aifs.gov.au/nch/pubs/sheets/rs10/rs10.pdf
Published: 2010-07-23
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CARE AND PROTECTION | What's the Plan
‘What’s the Plan?’ is a program CREATE Foundation have put together to help young people be more prepared when they move out of care and into independence. Over 65% of young people in out-of-home care don't have a plan to help them in this transition. http://www.create.org.au/whatstheplan
Published: 2010-07-12
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CARE AND PROTECTION | Draft National Standards for Out of Home Care
The Australian Government has released draft national standards to safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of children living in foster homes and other formal out-of-home care across Australia. http://www.cnet.ngo.net.au/content/view/49062/228/ This article also includes information about funding to CREATE for programs addressing transition for young people from out-of-home care to independence, and the KPMG National Standards for Out-of-Home Care Final Report.
Published: 2010-07-12
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CARE AND PROTECTION | NSW Child and Youth Safety Check Up
The NSW government provides a safety check up for those working with children and young people.  www.kids.nsw.gov.au/kids/resources/news.cfm?itemID=5FB58B079CACC16750D9C4EDF34699F3
Published: 2010-08-12
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CARE AND PROTECTION | NSW Updated Standards for Statutory Out-of-Home Care
The Children's Guardian has streamlined the NSW Standards for Statutory Out-of-Home Care. www.directory.nsw.gov.au/kidsguardian/
Published: 2010-08-09
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CARE AND PROTECTION | Professionals protecting children: child protection and psychology education in Australia
This research was the first known study to comprehensively survey child protection related content in Australian psychology programs.The Australian Centre for Child Protection in collaboration with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) sent a purpose developed curriculum mapping survey to 37 universities that offered Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited programs in 2008. http://www.unisa.edu.au/childprotection/documents/PPCPsychology.pdf
Published: 2010-07-06
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CARE AND PROTECTION | Supporting children & young people in statutory care who have been victims of violent crime
The NSW Ombudsman has published a report, The need to better support children and young people in statutory care who have been victims of violent crime: A report arising from an investigation into the NSW Department of Human Services (Community Services).  
Published: 2010-07-01
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CARERS | Full-time grandparents in need of help
Support service Grandparents for Grandchildren SA says the number of phone calls to volunteers each week from grandparents wanting assistance and advice, particularly with drug or mental health concerns, has tripled in the past 18 months. http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/full-time-grandparents-in-need-of-help/story-e6frea83-1225886879185
Published: 2010-07-02
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CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP | Blitz to enrol young voters before federal election
ABC Radio's PM program - interview with Youth Minister, Kate Ellis, on the government's drive to enrol young people.  http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2010/s2951483.htm
Published: 2010-07-15
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CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP | electionWIRE on YouTube
Vibewire Youth Inc has launched electionWIRE on YouTube, a dedicated channel for young Australians to have their say and to report the news of the Federal election their way. www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=340713
Published: 2010-07-26
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CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP | Gen Y's vote cannot be discounted
Commentary from Lucy Manne, 21, a university student and media director for the Australian Youth Climate Coalition. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/opinion/politics/gen-ys-vote-cannot-be-discounted-20100706-zytm.html
Published: 2010-07-08
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CIVICS AND CITIZENSHIP | Young people ignored in rush for electoral gain
Commentary on the lack of interest by the government into youth issues and the implications for the upcoming election.  http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/opinion/young-people-ignored-in-rush-for-electoral-gain-20100712-107y6.html
Published: 2010-07-15
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | An analysis of repeat imprisonment trends in Australia using prisoner census data from 1994 to 2007
The study finds that reimprisonment is strongly associated with being young, being Indigenous, or having been previously imprisoned (that is, being a prisoner who had already served time in prison). In all jurisdictions except Queensland, the rate of reimprisonment in recent years was higher than in the mid-1990s. www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/1351.0.55.031?OpenDocument
Published: 2010-08-31
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | Federal defendants, selected states and territories, 2008-09
The aim of this collection is to provide nationally comparable statistics relating to federal defendants heard in the criminal jurisdiction of the higher (supreme and intermediate), magistrates' and children's courts across Australia for the period 1 July 2008 to 30 June 2009. http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4515.0
Published: 2010-06-08
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | Female offending: has there been an increase?
New research by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research shows that the number of females proceeded against by police increased substantially over the last decade. This Issue Paper from BOSCAR also includes statistics on juvenile crime. Media release Issue Paper
Published: 2010-06-07
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | New service to support police & young offenders in NSW
The Bail Assistance Line is a new after-hours phone line to assist police to help those eligible for bail receive adequate support in the community. www.cnet.ngo.net.au/content/view/49221/228/
Published: 2010-07-21
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | Police scrap youth outreach program
Victoria Police has confirmed that it will no longer fund a youth foundation set up to help keep young people out of the criminal justice system. As the only project of its kind in Australia, it linked troubled youths with mentors from the police, business and the unions. www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/04/2973123.htm
Published: 2010-08-06
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | Police-referred restorative justice for juveniles in Australia
Australian Institute of Criminology - Trends and Issues - This preliminary paper provides an overview of the legislative and policy context of restorative justice measures for juveniles in each Australian state and territory, highlighting the diverse characteristics of current restorative practices. www.aic.gov.au/documents/D/3/F/%7BD3F3C924-7049-49E9-8545-B5D755553BBD%7Dtandi398.pdf
Published: 2010-09-03
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | Policing ethnic minority groups with procedural justice: an empirical study
A working paper from the Alfred Deakin Institute addresses the the effect that the justice system may have on the relationship between police and minority groups.  www.deakin.edu.au/alfred-deakin-research-institute/publications/workingpapers/adri-working-paper-02.pdf

Published: 2010-08-10
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | Pre-trial program cuts reoffending
A Victorian program that helps offenders beat addictions, find housing and mental health support has dramatically reduced reoffending rates and saved the justice system almost $5 million. http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/pretrial-program-cuts-reoffending-20100627-zc0u.html
Published: 2010-06-28
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | Recorded crime - victims, Australia, 2009
This publication presents national crime statistics relating to victims of a selected range of personal and household offences that have been recorded by police. http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4510.0?OpenDocument
Published: 2010-06-04
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | Sexual violence and Indigenous victims: women, children and the criminal justice system
The Indigenous Law Centre (Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales) is conducting a research project funded by the Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department examining the experiences of Indigenous victims of sexual violence in the criminal justice system. http://www.ilc.unsw.edu.au/research/understanding-women.asp
Published: 2010-06-23
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | Special schools a fast track to prison
The Australian newspaper reports that boys are being segregated from the mainstream school system for behavioural and emotional disorders at about six times the rate of girls. www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/special-schools-a-fast-track-to-prison/story-fn59niix-1225906552218
Published: 2010-08-23
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CRIME AND JUSTICE | UK report on the perception of young people in relation to crime
The National Foundation for Educational Research in the UK has published a study highlighting the range of approaches that local authorities (LAs) and their partner organisations are undertaking to improve how young people are perceived in their communities, especially in relation to crime and anti-social behaviour. Positivity in practice: approaches to improving perceptions of young people and their involvement in crime and anti-social behaviour
Published: 2010-07-08
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CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY | MYC Newsletter for September 2010
The Centre for Multicultural Youth has released its latest newsletter. www.cmy.net.au/CMYeNews
Published: 2010-09-03
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DISABILITIES | Australian Youth Forum - Disability Care and Support
The Productivity Commission is examining how the current system of disability services might be replaced with a new national disability care and support scheme and would like to hear ideas from young people about the features of a new long-term disability care and support scheme, based on their own experiences as a person with a disability or family member, friend, work or schoolmate of a person with a disability.  www.youth.gov.au/ayf/Ideas/DiscussionForum.aspx?TopicID=33
Published: 2010-08-09
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DISABILITIES | Disabled children face years in crisis care
Children and teenagers with disabilities have been stuck in crisis accommodation, some for more than eight years - at a cost of up to $1.5 million - because the New South Wales government has been unable to find them homes. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/disabled-children-face-years-in-crisis-care-20100527-whui.html
Published: 2010-06-02
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DISABILITIES | Effectiveness of individual funding approaches for disability support
This research report, funded by FaHCSIA, examines the effectiveness of individual funding of disability support. http://www.fahcsia.gov.au/about/news/2010/Pages/op_no29.aspx
Published: 2010-07-12
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DISABILITIES | Formative assessment for secondary students with disabilities
A review of Assessment for Learning (AfL) on the Curriculum Leadership website. This article describes the success of a middle-level leader in a Queensland secondary school in the implementation of AfL for such students. cmslive.curriculum.edu.au/leader/how_can_secondary_schools_enact_assessment_policy,32149.html?issueID=12195
Published: 2010-08-24
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DISABILITIES | Leaving care - young people with disability
Leaving care: Young people with disability is an article from the Social Policy Research Centre about the specific issues faced by young people with disability during the transition from adolescence to adulthood. www.sprc.unsw.edu.au/media/File/NL105_Leavingcare.pdf
Published: 2010-07-29
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DISABILITIES | Livewire - online community for young people
Livewire is a free and safe online peer support program connecting socially isolated individuals affected by a serious illness, chronic condition or disability. Siblings and parents are also supported in the program with their own dedicated areas. www.livewire.org.au
Published: 2010-08-26
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DISABILITIES | My Time & Outside School Hours Care for Teenagers with Disability
Support programs available to families with teenagers with a disability.  www.cnet.ngo.net.au/content/view/49242/228/
Published: 2010-07-21
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DISABILITIES | Supporting the Career Development of Youth with Learning Disabilities
Charting the Course: Supporting the Career Development of Youth with Learning Disabilities is a guide developed by the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), an organisation in the US that assists education and workforce development organisations to improve the successful transition of youth with disabilities into the workplace. www.ncwd-youth.info/ld-guide
Published: 2010-08-12
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL | Alcohol epidemic killing young men
The alcohol-related death toll among young Fraser Coast indigenous men is reaching epidemic proportions. www.frasercoastchronicle.com.au/story/2010/07/20/alcohol-epidemic-killing-young-indigenous-men/
Published: 2010-07-21
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL | Alcohol violence forum a 'publicity ploy'?
A Queensland youth forum into alcohol-related violence held this week needs to be more than lip-service to be effective, according to stakeholders in attendance. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/alcohol-violence-forum-a-publicity-ploy-20100624-z3ep.html
Published: 2010-06-28
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL | CentreLines Newsletter (NDARC)
The July 2010 newsletter from the National Centres for Drug and Alcohol Research www.ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/NDARCWeb.nsf/resources/CL_2010/$file/CentreLines27.pdf
Published: 2010-08-05
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL | Drugged drivers overtake the drunks
A bigger proportion of Queensland motorists drive under the influence of illegal drugs than alcohol, it was revealed yesterday. The age group most likely to commit traffic offences were men aged 17-24 years. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/drugged-drivers-overtake-the-drunks-20100603-x5gj.html
Published: 2010-06-04
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL | Drugs given away like beer
Recent court cases reveal how young people to take drugs to gatherings and give them away, just as others might share a slab of beer. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/drugs-given-away-like-beer-20100626-zav2.html
Published: 2010-06-28
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL | Dutch Courage – Young People and Alcohol Related Violence
A Youth Coalition of the ACT report This report published by the Youth Coalition of the ACT outlines the findings of a research project that took place in March –May 2010 into the experiences, perspectives and understandings of young people regarding alcohol related violence in Canberra. http://www.youthcoalition.net/documents/projects/Other/YCReport-DutchCourage.pdf
Published: 2010-06-25
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL | Indigenous teens in crisis
About 40% of indigenous youths in the Rockhampton region have substance abuse problems, according to the CEO of the Central Queensland Aboriginal & Islander Child Care Agency. http://www.themorningbulletin.com.au/story/2010/06/15/rockhampton-indigenous-youths-substance-abuse-reha/
Published: 2010-06-16
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL | Mothers see role in alcohol attitudes
A study has found that most mothers believe it's their job to teach their kids about alcohol, even after their children turn 18, but worry their efforts will be undone by Australia's drinking culture. http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/1070712/mothers-see-role-in-alcohol-attitudes
Published: 2010-06-21
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL | Queensland nightclub lockout may be scrapped after public backlash
Recent changes to Queensland's liquor licensing laws are being reconsidered pending consultation with young people.  http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/queensland-nightclub-lockout-may-be-scrapped-after-public-backlash/story-e6freoof-1225882015939
Published: 2010-06-21
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL | Vic to ban flavoured cigarettes
Fruit and lolly flavoured cigarettes will be banned in Victoria within weeks under new laws to combat teenage smoking. http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/vic-to-ban-flavoured-cigarettes-20100601-wrn0.html
Published: 2010-06-02
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DRUG AND ALCOHOL | World Drug Report 2010
The latest information on drug production, trafficking, seizures and consumption from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/WDR-2010.html
Published: 2010-07-08
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DRUG AND ALOCHOL | Young people and cannabis in the western pacific region
The National Cannabis Prevention and Information Center (NCPIC) produce bulletins on cannabis-related topics. http://ncpic.org.au/ncpic/publications/bulletins/article/bulletin-10-young-people-and-cannabis-in-the-western-pacific-region
Published: 2010-06-23
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DRUG AND ALOCHOL | Of Substance, July 2010
Of Substance is the national magazine on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs published by the Australian National Council on Drugs.  http://www.ofsubstance.org.au/
Published: 2010-07-13
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL | 'One punch' father slams booze violence action plan
The Brisbane Times reports on the Queensland government's response to a range of recommendations from a parliamentary committee inquiry into alcohol-related violence. www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/one-punch-father-slams-booze-violence-action-plan-20100830-14782.html
Published: 2010-08-31
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL | Alcohol bingeing in teens spurs call to increase legal drinking age
The Herald Sun reports on the latest research showed one in 20 older teenagers was downing an average of 50 standard drinks a month. www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/alcohol-bingeing-in-teens-spurs-call-to-increase-legal-drinking-age/story-e6frf7kx-1225912073635
Published: 2010-08-31
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL | Do drug laws 'harm' drug users?
Margaret Pereira from QUT's Law and Justice Research Centre has launched a PhD study into young people and illicit drugs and has appealed for Brisbane drug users to come forward and anonymously have their say on their lifestyle. www.news.qut.edu.au/cgi-bin/WebObjects/News.woa/wa/goNewsPage?newsEventID=33449
Published: 2010-09-01
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL | Drug use blamed for Indigenous mental health crisis
ABC reports that there is an increasing shift in substance abuse among Indigenous youth, from alcohol and cannabis to harder drugs like methamphetamines. www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/17/2985034.htm?site=indigenous
Published: 2010-08-18
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL | Ecstasy and related drugs Trends Bulletin
The Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) is an annual study monitoring ecstasy and related drug markets in every jurisdiction in Australia. ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/NDARCWeb.nsf/resources/EDRS+Bulletin+April09.pdf/$file/EDRS+bulletin+July10.pdf
Published: 2010-08-17
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL | Evaluation of the compulsory drug treatment program (CDTP)
The research, conducted by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, involved a series of face-to-face interviews with CDTP participants.  www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/lawlink/bocsar/ll_bocsar.nsf/vwFiles/L20.pdf/$file/L20.pdf
Published: 2010-08-06
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL | High-risk drinkers plunged by almost half after ad campaign
The drop from 60 to 34 per cent coincided with a Queensland Health advertising campaign targeting women aged 18-22, which ran between 2004 and 2009. http://www.couriermail.com.au/lifestyle/health/high-risk-drinking-plunges-among-young-queensland-women-after-advertising-campaign/story-e6frer7f-1225893616909
Published: 2010-07-19
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL | Schools advised to broaden drug education
Research presented at the NDARC Annual Symposium 2010 has shown teens were experimenting with anabolic steroids. www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/national/educate-teens-on-steroids-schools-told/story-e6freuzr-1225904132989 ndarc.med.unsw.edu.au/NDARCWeb.nsf/resources/Documents2/$file/2010+Symposium+Program.pdf
Published: 2010-08-12
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DRUGS AND ALCOHOL | Young complacent about risky drinking
A recent study conducted by NDARC finds that alcohol abuse was most extreme among people in their late teens or early 20s, who were about four times as likely as older adults to have abused alcohol the previous year. www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/young-complacent-about-risky-drinking-20100809-11u6a.html
Published: 2010-08-11
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | A human capital approach to the educational marginalisation of Indigenous Australians
This paper from the Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research  applies some of the insights of the human capital model to better understand the education outcomes of Indigenous Australians. http://www.anu.edu.au/caepr/system/files/Publications/WP/CAEPRWP67.pdf
Published: 2010-06-04
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Apprentices and trainees - Early trend estimates, June quarter 2010
NCVER released Australian vocational education and training statistics: Apprentices and trainees - Early trend estimates, June quarter 2010. www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2288.html
Published: 2010-08-26
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Are young people’s educational outcomes linked to their sense of control?
This paper analyses the link between young people's sense of control over their lives and their investments in education. http://www.melbourneinstitute.com/publications/working/wpabstract.cfm?ID=465
Published: 2010-06-02
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Care-system impacts on academic outcomes
Anglicare Victoria has published a report on the impact of out-of-home care placement on education outcomes. http://www.anglicarevic.org.au/index.php?action=filemanager&folder_id=806&pageID=6102&sectionID=5948
Published: 2010-07-01
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Data shows university education is a good investment
A new ABS research report analyses data from 1981-2006 to assess the benefits of education. www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/Lookup/1351.0.55.032Main+Features1Aug%202010?OpenDocument ABC Radio's AM program featured a report on the subject. www.abc.net.au/am/content/2010/s2998014.htm
Published: 2010-08-31
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Education remix: New media, literacies, and the emerging digital geographies
Digital Culture & Education (DCE) has published this this article which explores instances of youth educating themselves beyond the boundaries of school through engagement with and production of “digital geographies,”.http://www.digitalcultureandeducation.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/dce1034_vasudevan_2010.pdf
Published: 2010-07-06
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Housing NSW Youth Scholarships 2011
Young people living in social housing, who will be studying year 11 or 12 at a NSW high school or TAFE college for the HSC or TAFE equivalent during the 2011 academic year, are encouraged to apply. Entries close 5.00 pm on 30 July 2010. http://www.housing.nsw.gov.au/About+Us/Events/Housing+NSW+Youth+Scholarships+2011.htm
Published: 2010-06-28
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | International Journal of the First Year in Higher Education
The inaugural issue of the International Journal of the First Year in Higher Education (Int J FYHE) has been published. The journal focuses on research and practice about enhancing the experience of commencing students. www.fyhe.com.au/journal/index.php/intjfyhe
Published: 2010-08-05
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | NCVER Newsletter
The latest issue of NCVER News is available.  www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/news/issue_235.html
Published: 2010-08-04
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | NCVER Newsletter
The latest newsletter from the National Centre for Vocational Education Research, NCVER News #234, is now available. www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/news/issue_234.html
Published: 2010-07-21
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Nominate now for VET Researcher of the Year Award
Nominations are now open for the 2011 Vocational Education and Training (VET) Researcher of the Year Award. www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/mediareleases/mr_57.html
Published: 2010-08-16
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Record number of disadvantaged students head to university
The Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development reports that almost half of government school graduates who have headed to university this year are from disadvantaged backgrounds. http://www.education.vic.gov.au/about/news/newsalerts/2010/disadvantagedstudents.htm
Published: 2010-06-25
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Resourcing schools in Australia: A proposal for the restructure of public funding
A major research report released today by Education Foundation, a division of The Foundation for Young Australians, argues for systemic reform to school funding in Australia. http://www.fya.org.au/resourcingschoolsinaustralia/
Published: 2010-07-01
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Response to the consultation on the Indigenous Education Action Plan
A summary of recommendations from the Australian Youth Forum on the Indigenous Education Action Plan is available. http://www.youth.gov.au/ayf/pages/response.htm
Published: 2010-06-28
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Top students for disadvantaged schools
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is trialling the training of high performing student teachers for positions in disadvantaged schools. www.news.qut.edu.au/cgi-bin/WebObjects/News.woa/wa/goNewsPage?newsEventID=33177
Published: 2010-08-11
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Training for work: insights from students and trainees at the Brotherhood of St Laurence
The Training for Work study analysed the characteristics of participants in training programs run by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and explored the factors that helped or hindered the successful completion of training and the transition into paid employment. www.bsl.org.au/pdfs/BowmanSouery_Training_for_work_2010.pdf
Published: 2010-08-16
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Uni to create more 'touch-points' with disadvantaged students
Central Queensland University has announced ‘a renewed vigour' in the way it forms relationships with disadvantaged students in primary schools and beyond, to enable their progression as learners and to involve their families along the way. http://uninews.cqu.edu.au/UniNews/viewStory.do?story=6998
Published: 2010-06-07
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | University experience for Indigenous high school students
The University of Sydney, in partnership with The Smith Family, hosted an Experience day for Indigenous high school students from across New South Wales, many of whom have never considered tertiary education as an option. http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=5031
Published: 2010-06-21
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING | Vocational education and training workforce issues paper
This paper sets out the main issues being considered by the Commission in a new inquiry into a range of issues dealing with meeting society's needs for a skilled workforce. http://www.pc.gov.au/projects/study/education-workforce/vocational/issues
Published: 2010-06-02
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EDUCATION | ANU workshop for Pacific Islander communities on issues around access to university
Pasifika Australia is a community of ANU students and staff addressing equity issues facing Pacific Islander communities in Australia. www.cnet.ngo.net.au/content/view/49306/228/
Published: 2010-07-23
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EDUCATION | Interventions early in school as a means to improve higher education outcomes for disadvantaged students
This reportwas commissioned by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and undertaken between August 2008 and September 2009. It focuses on pre-year 11 outreach programs and services. http://deewr.gov.au/highereducation/Publications/Pages/InterventionsEarlyInSchool.aspx
Published: 2010-07-19
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EDUCATION | Tell Us 2010
Seven thousand young people across Australia have had their say in Tell Us, the country’s biggest national student survey on school education. The survey results, released today by The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) reveal that secondary students want a more active role and a greater voice in their schooling. www.fya.org.au/what-we-do/initiatives/tell-us/
Published: 2010-08-17
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EDUCATION | The impact of high stakes test driven accountability
Australian Education Union presents a paper from Brian J. Caldwell is Managing Director and Principal Consultant at Educational Transformations and Professorial Fellow at the University of Melbourne providing ongoing assessment of progress in the ‘education revolution’. www.aeufederal.org.au/Publications/2010/NS/BCaldwell.pdf
Published: 2010-08-03
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EMPLOYMENT | Australia's Youth Unemployment Also Rising
The International Business TImes reports that fifteen to nineteen year olds are having difficulties in finding jobs. The total number of unemployed youth rose from 145,000 in June to 152,400 in July. www.ibtimes.com/articles/44049/20100818/australia-s-youth-unemployment-also-rising.htm
Published: 2010-08-23
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EMPLOYMENT | Call for urgent changes to help youth find work
A report on the continuing high unemployment among 15 - 19 year olds and the effect this has on their confidence and outlook.  http://content.mycareer.com.au/advice-research/search/youth-work.aspx
Published: 2010-07-09
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EMPLOYMENT | Independent review of the job seeker compliance framework
ACOSS has published an assessment of the new activity test compliance and penalty regime for recipients of Newstart Allowance, Youth Allowance and Parenting Payment that was introduced in July 2009 and recommendations to improve it. acoss.org.au/images/uploads/ACOSS_compliance_review_submission10.pdf
Published: 2010-07-26
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EMPLOYMENT | Times are still tough for young unemployed people
This report from ACOSS outlines the impact that the global financial crisis has had on youth employment and describes the job prospects and financial situation of unemployed young people. acoss.org.au/images/uploads/Youth_unemployment_factsheet-final.pdf
Published: 2010-08-10
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EMPLOYMENT | Trade apprenticeships hit by GFC in 2009
Released by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Australian vocational education and training statistics: Apprentices and trainees, Annual 2009, provides a summary of the year’s apprenticeship and traineeship activity. http://www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/mediareleases/mr_55.html
Published: 2010-07-13
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EMPLOYMENT | Whitelion to start program in Western Sydney to help young offenders find work
A successful jobs program that specialises in helping young offenders find long-term work will soon begin operating in NSW thanks to a $409,000 boost from the NSW Government. www.whitelion.asn.au
Published: 2010-08-31
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EMPLOYMENT | Youth jobs priority in population policy
A top priority in population policy must be to ensure unemployed young people get the training they need to help fill the national skills shortage, Families Minister Jenny Macklin says. http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/youth-jobs-priority-in-population-policy-20100627-zbk3.html
Published: 2010-07-01
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EMPLOYMENT | Youth unemployment rises to 9-year high
Hidden within the surprise increase in Australia's July unemployment rate, official figures reveal youth joblessness has hit a nine-year high. www.brisbanetimes.com.au/small-business/youth-unemployment-rises-to-9year-high-20100813-1221e.html
Published: 2010-08-17
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ENVIRONMENT | Y Green - Jump into a Green Career
The Y Green Western Sydney project is a residential sustainability project where local young people are trained and then employed to conduct home sustainability consultations in their community. The consultations involve providing advice and information on household energy efficiency and the products that are available to reduce energy usage. http://www.cnet.ngo.net.au/content/view/48679/228/
Published: 2010-06-21
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EVENT | 6th International Drugs and Young People Conference
The Australian Drug Foundation has announced that next year's conference will take place May 2-4, 2011 in Melbourne. The theme of the conference is "Making the Connections". Expressions of interest and conference details are available: http://adf.org.au/article.asp?ContentID=dyp
Published: 2010-07-13
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FAMILIES | ALRC Consultation Paper 1 (ALRC CP1) Family Violence—Improving Legal Frameworks
Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) will conduct an Inquiry together with the New South Wales Law Reform Commission (NSWLRC) into particular questions in relation to family violence that had arisen from the 2009 report of the National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children, Time for Action. Public and stakeholder submissions to the inquiry are open. http://www.alrc.gov.au/inquiries/current/family-violence/terms.html
Published: 2010-06-21
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FAMILIES | Families then and now: 1980 - 2010
On it's 30 anniversary, the Australian Institute of Family Studies has prepared a fact sheet which highlights the changes and trends of the past 30 years in Australian families. http://www.aifs.gov.au/institute/pubs/factsheet/fs2010conf/fs2010conf.html
Published: 2010-07-12
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HEALTH | Alarm over underweight girls
While one in four WA children is overweight or obese, the same rate as in 2003, one in 10 girls is too skinny, with the biggest increase in underweight primary schoolgirls. http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/newshome/7478938/alarm-over-underweight-girls/
Published: 2010-07-01
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HEALTH | Best practice health service delivery in youth health - NAYH position paper
The NSW Association for Youth Health Inc (NAYH) has recently published a new position paper titled Best Practice in Health Service Delivery in Youth Health. http://www.nayh.org.au/documents/NAYH%20Position%20Paper_Best%20practice%20in%20health%20service%20delivery%20in%20youth%20health.pdf
Published: 2010-06-07
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HEALTH | Children 'wrongly diagnosed'
The Brisbane Times reports that more children are being diagnosed with behaviour disorders in order to receive extra assistance in schools, labelling many with diseases they probably don't have. www.brisbanetimes.com.au/nsw/children-wrongly-diagnosed-20100821-139p6.html
Published: 2010-08-24
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HEALTH | Conceptualisation of social and emotional wellbeing for children and young people
A research report for the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare on the means for measuring and reporting of social and emotional wellbeing, and the implications for policy and practice development. http://www.aracy.org.au/cmsdocuments/SEWB%2007_071%20(2).pdf
Published: 2010-07-15
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HEALTH | Email chat group for teenagers and young people with ME/CFS
All teenagers with ME/CFS, their friends and siblings are welcome to join the new email chat room for teenagers with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The group is moderated by ME/CFS Victoria staff. www.mecfs-vic.org.au/support-groups-0
Published: 2010-07-29
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HEALTH | Evaluation of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program
The evaluation findings are extremely positive. One of the clearest findings is that the Kitchen Garden Program is encouraging positive health-behaviour change in participating children. The evaluation also highlights the transfer of Program benefits to the home and the broader community. http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/webpages/items/2010/06/234580-upload-00001.pdf
Published: 2010-06-16
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HEALTH | NSW Association for Youth Health (NAYH) survey for youth health service providers
The purpose of this survey is to gather information about common challenges and issues faced by the youth health service providers in NSW. Survey closes 30 June 2010.  http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e2wzsm9rg9uuwlvo/a012pgai8rcu8/greeting
Published: 2010-06-17
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HEALTH | Schools key to winning the battle of the bulge
A program in which school students spend almost four hours a week learning about nutrition and food preparation could be the key to shattering Australia's obesity epidemic, dietitians have been told. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/wellbeing/schools-key-to-winning-the-battle-of-the-bulge-20100529-wmfu.html
Published: 2010-06-02
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HEALTH | Solariums double skin cancer risk in young people
Scientists have confirmed what has long been feared - young people who use solariums have almost double the risk of being diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 40. newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/n-335
Published: 2010-08-18
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HEALTH | Technology a pain in the neck
Teenagers who spend several hours a day in front of a screen are boosting their chances of developing aches and pains, researchers said. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/15/2927582.htm?section=justin
Published: 2010-06-17
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HEALTH | Voluntary industry code of conduct on body image
The National Advisory Group on Body Image, appointed by the Australian Government in 2009, developed the Voluntary Industry Code of Conduct to provide national guidance on this important issue. The Code outlines Principles to guide industries to adopt more body image friendly practices. http://www.youth.gov.au/Documents/Voluntary_Industry_Conduct_Code_Body_Image_20100627.pdf
Published: 2010-07-01
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HEALTH | ’10 myths about sun protection’ - Cancer Council Australia competition
The Cancer Council of Australia is holding a national competition and wants young people to help bust some of the myths about skin protection. www.cancer.org.au/cancersmartlifestyle/SunSmart/SunSmart_Competition_2010.htm
Published: 2010-07-22
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HOMELESSNESS | Body worries for homeless youth
The Hearing Directly from Vulnerable Young Australians survey, conducted by Mission Australia, reported that homeless young people and those in juvenile detention were more worried about their body image and alcohol abuse than their own personal safety. www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/body-worries-for-homeless-youth/story-e6frea83-1225899483470  www.missionaustralia.com.au/downloads/national-survey-of-young-australians/2009/232-hearing-directly-from-vulnerable-young-australians-snapshot-2010
Published: 2010-08-02
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HOMELESSNESS | Investing in our future: children's journey through homelessness and child protection
This project, a collaboration between the Australian Centre for Child Protection and Mission Australia, was established to understand the relationship between homelessness and child protection. Children up to the age of 18 are included in this research. http://www.unisa.edu.au/childprotection/documents/HomelessnessLitscan.pdf
Published: 2010-07-06
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HOMELESSNESS | Think child think family
Results from a survey conducted in 2009 by the Australian Centre for Child Protection of staff from 107 specialist homelessness services operating across Australia. www.unisa.edu.au/childprotection/documents/HomeslessnessSurveyReport2010.pdf
Published: 2010-07-26
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HOUSING | Housing and children's development and wellbeing
This scoping study reviews the existing literature on the connections between housing and childhood development and wellbeing, and investigates the value and feasibility of conducting empirical research in the Australian context. http://www.ahuri.edu.au/publications/download/80551_fr
Published: 2010-07-09
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HOUSING | Needs of clients in the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program
Occasional Paper No. 28 from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. This report outlines the results of an investigation into the support needs of clients receiving assistance through the Supported Accommodation Assistance Program (SAAP), and includes details relating to the specific needs of young people.  www.fahcsia.gov.au/about/publicationsarticles/research/occasional/Documents/op28/OP28.pdf
Published: 2010-07-21
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INDIGENOUS YOUTH | National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social survey
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Survey (NATSISS) was conducted from August 2008 to April 2009 and aims to provide a broad social picture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/subscriber.nsf/0/4AA7ADCD74C0561ACA25771F0018AF87/$File/NATSISS%20A5%20booklet-Australia%2028%20June.pdf
Published: 2010-08-03
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INDIGENOUS | Closing the gap on Indigenous disadvantage
This report from the Menzies Centre for Health Policy reviews the targets set in the Closing the Gap initiatives. www.menzieshealthpolicy.edu.au/other_tops/pdfs_pubs/closinggapjul10.pdf
Published: 2010-08-10
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INDIGENOUS | Indicators used internationally to measure Indigenous justice outcomes
A briefing paper published by the Indigenous Justice Clearing house aims to contribute to the further development of justice indicators by reporting on approaches used internationally. www.indigenousjustice.gov.au/briefs//brief008.pdf
Published: 2010-08-17
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INDIGENOUS | National Indigenous reform agreement: report on performance 2008-09
Under the National Indigenous Reform Agreement, all Australian governments have shared responsibility for Closing the Gap in Indigenous disadvantage across six key areas—life expectancy, child mortality, access to early childhood education, literacy and numeracy, education attainment and economic participation. This report assesses the performance of governments against these commitments. http://www.coag.gov.au/crc/reports.cfm
Published: 2010-06-08
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INDIGENOUS | The health and welfare of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, 2010
This release provides a comprehensive statistical overview, largely at the national level, of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and welfare. http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4704.0?OpenDocument
Published: 2010-06-02
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INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES | My Life So Far - 360 documentaries
A report from ABC's 306 documentaries on young indigenous people in Alert Bay, Canada. Man of the issues they face are similar to those of young Aboriginal Australians. http://www.abc.net.au/rn/360/stories/2010/2941996.htm
Published: 2010-07-08
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MEDIA | Trends in media use by children and young people
This report provided by the The Australian Communications and Media Authority gives a detailed look at current media use patterns among young Australians and young Americans, drawing on major studies in both countries. http://www.acma.gov.au/WEB/STANDARD/pc=PC_312174
Published: 2010-06-16
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MENTAL HEALTH | Depressed teens lacking treatment
According to Michael Dudley, chairman of Suicide Prevention Australia and senior lecturer in Psychiatry at the University of NSW, teenagers are committing suicide because they are not getting access to potentially life-saving antidepressant medications. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/depressed-teens-lacking-treatment-expert-says-20100531-wrgp.html
Published: 2010-06-02
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MENTAL HEALTH | Gillard urged to kick goal on mental health
The ABC reports Professor McGorry has outlined his vision for a 21st century mental health system at the National Press Club in Canberra. http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/07/2947135.htm
Published: 2010-07-09
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MENTAL HEALTH | Inquiry into youth mental health
The Western Australian Commissioner for Children will be conducting an inquiry to examine the reasons why mental health issues are becoming more prevalent in those under 18. www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/07/31/2969744.htm www.ccyp.wa.gov.au/mentalhealth.aspx
Published: 2010-08-03
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MENTAL HEALTH | Lack of sleep ups mental illness risk
This report from ABC Science presents new research suggesting young people getting less than five hours sleep per night are tripling their chances of developing a mental illness. www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2010/09/01/2999748.htm?topic=health
Published: 2010-09-03
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MENTAL HEALTH | Mental Health of Young People 2007
This article from the Australian Bureau of Statistics provides a brief overview of the mental health of young people aged 16-24 years in Australia. It includes information on the prevalence of mental disorders for people in this age group, as well as their socioeconomic characteristics, level of impairment and the health service usage of young people with mental illness. Data are sourced from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing (SMHWB). www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4840.0.55.001?OpenDocument
Published: 2010-07-21
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MENTAL HEALTH | Model method changes minds
Report on Orygen's Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centres. Psychosis most commonly arises in late adolescence or early adulthood. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/model-method-changes-minds/story-e6frg6nf-1225886902199
Published: 2010-07-02
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MENTAL HEALTH | Online tools help teenagers battle depression
Online mental health resources combined with traditional counselling help improve the mental wellbeing of teenagers, new research shows. A recent study conducted by the University of Sydney and funded by Australian Rotary Health, one of Australia’s largest non-government funding body for mental health research, shone a spotlight on the effectiveness of new mental health resources. www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au/Information-About/Press-Releases-Media/Press-Releases-(1)/Online-tools-help-teenagers--battle-depression.aspx
Published: 2010-09-01
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MENTAL HEALTH | Richmond Community Services - Teens Anger Groups
Richmond Community Services Inc is running 3 courses and workshops on teenage anger management for teens, and for parents/primary carers of teens. www.cnet.ngo.net.au/content/view/49525/228/
Published: 2010-08-12
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MENTAL HEALTH | Speak Out: Stories of Young People & Mental Health - South Sydney Youth Services
The Speak Out Dial Diagnosis Team of South Sydney Youth Services has release a new publication called Speak Out - Stories of Young People & Mental Health. http://www.ssys.org.au/speak-out-speak-easy
Published: 2010-06-11
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MENTAL HEALTH | What Works for Depression in Young People
beyondblue: the national depression initiative and experts from Orygen Youth Health Research Centre at The University of Melbourne have joined to produce a booklet to help young people find which treatments work and which don't. www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=59.1273
Published: 2010-08-04
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MENTAL HEALTH | Young men not seeking mental health help
A new study says many young people do not seek help for mental illness because they are also suffering high rates of substance abuse. www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/08/13/2982615.htm?section=justin
Published: 2010-08-18
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MENTAL HEALTH | Youth suicide: failing our adolescents
Maggie Dent, author of Saving Our Adolescents: Supporting Today's Adolescents through the Bumpy Ride to Adulthood, provides her insight into adolescent suicide in ABC's The Drum, Unleashed. http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2932260.htm
Published: 2010-07-01
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MENTORING | 2010 Australian Youth Mentoring Conference
The Australian Youth Mentoring Network announced that registration is now open for Australia’s 2nd Youth Mentoring Conference. 10 - 11th November 2010 at the Radisson Resort on the Gold Coast. Ther keynote speaker is internationally renowned mentoring expert Professor David Dubois Ph.D. http://www.youthmentoring.org.au/whatsnew_details.php?wid=173
Published: 2010-07-01
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MENTORING | AYMN Forum Series - Co-hosts Needed
The Australian Youth Mentoring Network is looking for those interested in being a partner organisation for the AYMN forum series. www.youthmentoring.org.au/forums.html
Published: 2010-08-27
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MENTORING | Show Me The Way
Show Me The Way is a national online mentoring program developed in New South Wales to Indigenous students in achieving their potential. http://showmetheway.org.au/
Published: 2010-06-25
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MENTORING | Youth Mentoring Network Research Quarterly
The Youth Mentoring Network has a new quarterly publication, Research Quarterly.  The current issue covers e-mentoring, the relationship between mentoring and education outcomes, and articles about effective mentoring relationships.  http://www.youthmentoring.org.au/assets/RQ%20Winter%202010.pdf
Published: 2010-07-19
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MULTICULTURAL | CMY Newsletter July 2010
The July 2010 issue of the Centre for Multicultural Youth newsletter is now available.  http://www.cmy.net.au/CMYeNews
Published: 2010-07-12
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MULTICULTURAL | International Students Working in NSW
NSW Industrial Relations has published a new fact sheet, International Students Working in NSW , outlining some of the key issues international students must know before starting work in NSW. http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au/pdfs/International_Students_Factsheet.pdf
Published: 2010-07-01
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MULTICULTURAL | Multicultural Centre for Women's Health POD PACE Projects Launch and Graduation
On Wednesday 25 August 2010 Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health will be launching the Points of Departure Advocacy Toolkit & PACE Best Practice Guide to Leadership Program. www.mcwh.com.au/
Published: 2010-08-16
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MULTICULTURAL | New resource to help Australian teachers and students break down misunderstanding of Muslims and Islam
A new resource to address the "unacceptable levels" of prejudice against Muslims by Australian secondary school students has been designed by experts at the University of Melbourne. http://newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/n-294
Published: 2010-06-16
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MULTICULTURAL | NSW Multicultural Youth Issues Network NSW (MYINN) & Refugee Youth Worker’s Network (RYWN)
The MYINN is a network of services committed to multiculturalism and improving the opportunities and outcomes for multicultural young people in NSW. The Refugee Youth Worker’s Network is a group of youth workers in NSW whose work has a focus on Refugee Young People. http://www.cnet.ngo.net.au/content/view/48598/228/
Published: 2010-06-11
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MULTICULTURAL | Overseas students: immigration policy changes 1997–May 2010
This paper from Department of Parliamentary Services provides a chronology that draws on ministerial press statements to trace changes in Australia’s immigration policy in relation to overseas students between 1997 and May 2010. http://www.aph.gov.au/library/pubs/BN/sp/OverseasStudents.pdf
Published: 2010-06-21
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MULTICULTURAL | Racism and the tertiary student experience in Australia
Occasional paper 5/2010, published by The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia Canberra 2010. http://www.assa.edu.au/publications/occasional_papers/2010_No5.php 
Published: 2010-07-19
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PARENTING | Survey: teenagers and independence
The Raising Children website is expanding to provide tools and resources about raising children in the pre-teen and early teen years. Their site features surveys for parents, young people and those working with young people to find out attitudes on age and idependence. raisingchildren.net.au/newsletters/newsletter.aspx?id=7969&type=HTML&archive=yes
Published: 2010-08-27
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PARENTING | Teenage baby boom sparks call for better sex education
The Sydney Morning Herald reports that the number of teenage mothers has jumped after decades of steady decline and NSW has had the most significant increase. www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/lifematters/teenage-baby-boom-sparks-call-for-better-sex-education-20100828-13wvc.html
Published: 2010-08-31
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PARENTING | Turning Points: Evaluation of Red Cross Young Parents Program
A report from the Centre for Research in Social Inclusion analyses the results of a one year evaluation of the Red Cross Young Parents Program, a three-staged transition program. http://www.crsi.mq.edu.au/publications/documents/YPPEvaluationReport.pdf
Published: 2010-07-08
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PARTICIPATION | Australia's first Youth Led Convention
Australia’s first Youth Led Convention will bring together the top young leaders from Australia’s preeminent youth led organisations for the first time. Applications close 3^rd September 2010. http://www.aylc.org.au/
Published: 2010-08-25
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PARTICIPATION | Australian Red Cross NSW Youth Advisory Committee looking for members
The Australian Red Cross NSW Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is looking for some switched-on young people to assist in taking the organisation forward in engaging youth in the power of humanity. http://www.cnet.ngo.net.au/content/view/48710/228/
Published: 2010-06-21
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PARTICIPATION | Big Ideas for the Next Generation
Big Ideas are not only for older generations - indeed, it is arguable that ideas that will shape the future are of greatest importance to youth. This year, the Festival's program for younger audiences includes a series of keynote events, to encourage debate about issues of direct importance to coming generations: the environment, developing a political voice, media representation of young people, and who best understands how to harness the power of new media. Come hear the likes of 2009 Australian of the Year Tim Flannery and Monthly editor Ben Naperstek discuss ways to influence the future - your future. Visit the Big Ideas at the 2010 MWF Schools' Program  http://www.mwf.com.au/2010/content/mwf-2010-standard.asp?name=Schools-BigIdeas
Published: 2010-07-01
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PARTICIPATION | Electioneering Blog
Electioneering is a blog covering the 2010 Federal Election the way young voters need it to be – free from political jargon and with a focus on the way the big issues affect young people.  electioneering2010.wordpress.com/
Published: 2010-08-11
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PARTICIPATION | Inspirational young talent wins at Youth Week 2010
The Minister for Youth, the Hon Kate Ellis, yesterday announced this year’s winning young writers, musicians, graphic designers, photographers and film makers.  The winners were chosen from hundreds of entries received across the five National Talent Competition categories – RockIT (music), DesignIT (graphic design), WriteIT (short stories), ShootIT (film) and SnapIT (photography). http://www.deewr.gov.au/Ministers/Ellis/Media/Releases/Pages/Article_100621_121815.aspx
Published: 2010-07-01
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PARTICIPATION | Involve Scholarships
NZAAHD Scholarships for Involve are now available and applications are open from 21 June - 2 July. This is an opportunity for organisations to support a targeted group or individuals to attend Involve or to set up a general scholarship for anyone to apply to, who might otherwise not be able to attend. http://www.involve.org.nz/index.php/scholarships.html
Published: 2010-07-01
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PARTICIPATION | Left Right Fellowship Program
The Fellowships Program is the flagship program of the Left Right Think-Tank, aimed at senior second ary, and first year university students, aged from 17 to 19. Applications close 14 August. www.leftright.org.au/2010/fellowships-program/
Published: 2010-08-02
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PARTICIPATION | Why Young People are Starting Nonprofits
Ongoing series of interviews from US News and World Report with young people who have started not-for-profit organisations.  money.usnews.com/money/blogs/alpha-consumer/2009/07/14/why-young-people-are-starting-nonprofits.html
Published: 2010-07-22
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PARTICIPATION | Youth Volunteering website
The Centre for Volunteering has launched a new website to improve access to volunteering opportunities for young people.  http://www.youthvolunteering.com.au/
Published: 2010-07-19
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POLICY | ADHC public consultation on proposed Youth & Community Services Regulation 2010
The Ageing, Disability and Home Care, Department of Human Services (ADHC) of New South Wales has invited comments and submissions on the proposed Regulation to make provision with respect to the obligations of licensees and licensed managers relating to residential centres and the forms to be used for an application for a licence and replacement of licensed managers. http://www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au/dadhc/Doing+business+with+us/Public+consultation+on+proposed+Youth+and+Community+Services+Regulation+2010.htm
Published: 2010-06-21
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POLICY | Review of the Children & Young Persons (Care & Protection) (Child Employment) Regulation 2010
The Regulation will provide administrative support to the Children’s Guardian to assist in monitoring paid employment of children up to 15 years old for entertainment or exhibition work, up to 16 years old for modelling and between the ages of 14 years 9 months and 15 years for door to door sales. http://www.cnet.ngo.net.au/content/view/48863/228/
Published: 2010-06-28
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POLICY | ‘Where are you going with that?’ : Maximising Young People’s Impact On Organisational & Public Policy
This report by the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition (AYAC) is the culmination of an exploration of young people’s inclusion in decision making, their experiences and their perceptions about to what level their ideas have been heeded by policy makers. Research Project Report
Published: 2010-08-09
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POLICY | ‘Where are you going with that?’ : Maximising Young People’s Impact On Organisational & Public Policy
Australian Youth Affairs Coalition – Research Project Report This report by the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition (AYAC) is the culmination of an exploration of young people’s inclusion in decision making, their experiences and their perceptions  about to what  level their ideas have been heeded by policy makers. Research Project Report 
Published: 2010-08-09
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PUBLIC SPACE | Bored youth not to blame
The University of Tasmania's Professor Rob White stated that Tasmanian youths are not to blame for causing trouble in city malls and that a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour in the city would not fix the problem.  http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2010/06/08/150985_tasmania-news.html
Published: 2010-06-08
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PUBLIC SPACE | Marginalised Young People, Surveillance and Public Space
A new research report by YACVic and the School of Political and Social Inquiry Monash University examines young people’s perceptions of surveillance and security in inner city Melbourne. Launch speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Commissioner, Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.
Published: 2010-09-03
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PUBLIC SPACE | Respect is a two-way street
Public spaces should foster a sense of inclusion -- and safety -- for all. Commentary from Rob White, ACYS Director and Professor of Criminology, University of Tasmania. http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2010/06/16/152691_opinion.html
Published: 2010-06-16
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RELATIONSHIPS | Love: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - website for young people in relationships
This website from the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) provides advice and information for young people in relationships. lovegoodbadugly.com/
Published: 2010-08-18
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RESEARCH | Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies (ACWA) Conference presentations
Presentation and reference materials from the ACWA Conference 2010 held 2-4 August. www.acwa.asn.au/acwa_conf_2010_papers.php?day=1
Published: 2010-08-26
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RESEARCH | Conducting social research and children's privacy: the Childhood, Tradition and Change project
This paper available from Privacy Victoria examines the issues involved in protecting children from the consequences of the misappropriation of that material in the post-internet age. The paper was presented at the 'Watch this space: children, young people and privacy' conference in Melbourne on 21 May.
Published: 2010-06-16
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RESEARCH | Drugs and disordered choices
Jeannette Kennett of Macquarie University provides an overview of Gene M. Heyman's book, Addiction: A Disorder of Choice. The book aims to answer questions such as: Are drug addicts helpless in the face of their addiction, compelled by cravings too strong to resist? Or is drug taking voluntary activity that can be ceased at will? www.australianreview.net/digest/2010/08/kennett.html
Published: 2010-08-17
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RESEARCH | Participation is the theme
The June issue of Youth Studies Australia contains six research articles. One paper is concerned with the participation of young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, while another focuses on young men from refugee backgrounds. Other papers consider the impact of cyberbullying on young people's wellbeing, and the impact of IT on young people's identity formation. Further information: http://acys.info/journal/overview
Published: 2010-06-14
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RESOURCES | NSW Commission for Children and Young People - June bulletin
The Commission presents a round-up of articles, books and papers on child-related issues. June's Current Awareness Bulletin is now available. http://www.kids.nsw.gov.au/kids/resources/news/currentawarenessbulletins.cfm
Published: 2010-06-17
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RIGHTS AND LAW | A fair chance for every child: The right to survival and development
This lecture from the Honourable Catherine Branson QC argues that the rights of children and young people continue to be inadequately protected in Australia. www.humanrights.gov.au/about/media/speeches/speeches_president/2010/20100811_child_rights.html
Published: 2010-08-16
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RIGHTS AND LAW | Bail law: developments, debate and statistics
From the Parliament of NSW, this paper considers bail law and practice in NSW, summarises recent criticism of bail lawsand considers the populations of young and other people in remand. http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parlment/publications.nsf/key/Baillaw:developments,debateandstatistics
Published: 2010-06-23
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RIGHTS AND LAW | Family violence and family law in Australia
This report was commissioned by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department to discover parents’ and children’s perspectives on the range of effects that a history of or the existence of violence has within the relationship. http://apo.org.au/node/21970
Published: 2010-07-09
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SECTOR DEVELOPMENT | Community activity and service delivery models: an overview of Brotherhood centres
Several Brotherhood of St Laurence sites and program clusters have been identified as active or potential community activity and service delivery centres. This paper outlines how they began, the community context, their aims, planned outcomes and target populations. www.bsl.org.au/pdfs/BSL_Community_activity_and_service_delivery_models_2010.pdf
Published: 2010-08-23
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SECTOR DEVELOPMENT | The Poor Relation: A History of Social Sciences in Australia
The role of the social sciences as the poor relation to science and technology, and their continued threat in the Australian higher education system, is the topic of a new book authored by the University of Melbourne’s Professor Stuart Macintyre. newsroom.melbourne.edu/news/n-333
Published: 2010-08-16
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SECTOR NEWS | Federal Election Key Issues from AYAC
AYAC (Australian Youth Affairs Coalition) has outlined key issues the organisation will be focussing on for the federal election. www.ayac.org.au/wp-content/Australian-Youth-Affairs-Coalition-Federal-Election-Key-Issues.pdf
Published: 2010-08-11
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SECTOR NEWS | International Year of the Youth
In an effort to harness the energy, imagination and initiative of the world’s youth in overcoming the challenges facing humankind, from enhancing peace to boosting economic development, the United Nations proclaimed an International Year of Youth starting on 12 August 2010. www.un.org/esa/socdev/unyin/index.html
Published: 2010-08-17
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SECTOR NEWS | NSW Commission for Children and Young People bulletin
The August current awareness bulletin is now available: www.kids.nsw.gov.au/kids/resources/news/currentawarenessbulletins.cfm
Published: 2010-08-23
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SEXUAL HEALTH | Aussie youth play it safe when it comes to sex info
Family Planning NSW and MySpace Australia revealed the results of collaborative research in which more than 1000 MySpace users aged 12-24 across Australia were surveyed about where they go for information regarding sex, sexual health, puberty, contraception and relationships, and whether or not they trust that information. www.fpnsw.org.au/851916_3.html
Published: 2010-08-18
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SEXUAL HEALTH | By Choice Not Chance: information tool for young people about relationships & sex
The 'By Choice Not Chance' website is an information tool for young people about relationships, sex and ways to prevent and identify sexual assault or domestic violence in a relationship. http://www.bychoicenotchance.com.au/
Published: 2010-06-07
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SEXUAL HEALTH | HIV prevalence falling among youths
UNAIDS reports that changes in sexual behaviour has had an impact on the occurrence of HIV in developing countries.  http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/hiv-prevalence-falling-among-youths-unaids-2026189.html
Published: 2010-07-19
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SEXUALITY | Girls reaching puberty early
A study by the Department of Growth and Reproduction at the University Hospital in Copenhagen has found that the breast development in a sample of 1000 girls began on average at the age of nine years and 10 months. http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/girls-reaching-puberty-early/story-e6frf7jo-1225879605898
Published: 2010-06-17
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SEXUALITY | Workshops help teachers deal with problem of sexual behaviour by children
A professional development series run by Education Queensland and Queensland Health has been designed to help teachers identify appropriate sexual behaviour of children and young people in school. www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/workshops-help-queensland-teachers-deal-with-growing-problem-of-sexual-behaviour-by-children/story-e6frf7l6-1225894805437
Published: 2010-07-22
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SOCIAL INCLUSION | A Scan of Disadvantage in Queensland 2010
This report from Uniting Care's Centre for Social Justice shows the continuing locational nature of disadvantage and recommends place-based partnerships across community, government and business as critical response. http://www.ucareqld.com.au/SocialJustice/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=133&Itemid=20
Published: 2010-08-27
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SOCIAL INCLUSION | A social inclusion action plan: opportunities and challenges
This paper from Swinburne University provides an overview of the Commonwealth Government’s social inclusion and higher education policy objectives, including changes to funding and performance arrangements for higher education in Australia. www.swinburne.edu.au/chancellery/mediacentre/images/Social%20Inclusion%20Action%20Plan.pdf
Published: 2010-08-23
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SPORTS AND LEISURE | Youth Olypmics 2010
The Youth Olympics will be held in Singapore this year from August 14 - 26. The official website contains updates on events. www.singapore2010.sg/public/sg2010/en.html
Published: 2010-08-03
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STATISTICS | Australian social trends, June 2010
The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides Australian Social Trends draws on a wide range of data, sourced from ABS and other agencies, to present a picture of Australian society. It covers social issues of current and ongoing concern, population groups of interest, and changes in these over time. http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/mf/4102.0
Published: 2010-07-13
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STATISTICS | Insights into the concerns of young Australians
Insights into the concerns of young Australians: Making sense of the numbers; is a new report released today by Mission Australia's Research & Social Policy unit. Media release and report information  Download the report
Published: 2010-07-22
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SUICIDE | Hidden Toll: Suicide in Australia
The Community Affairs References Committee reported to the Senate on the current lack of public awareness about the impact of suicide on the community. This report summarises the Committee's recommendations. http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/clac_ctte/suicide/report/report.pdf
Published: 2010-06-28
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TECHNOLOGY | Digital drug peddlers target teens with iDoses
With nothing but an mp3 player and an internet account 'binaural' audio files, which claim to deliver a “high” that can mimic drugs like LSD and Crystal Meth, can be legally downloaded. www.theage.com.au/technology/technology-news/digital-drug-peddlers-target-teens-with-idoses-20100813-12231.html
Published: 2010-08-16
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TECHNOLOGY | Digital Handcuffs or Electronic Nannies: Children, Privacy and Emerging Surveillance Technologies
This paper provided by Privacy Victoria, presented at the Watch This Space children & privacy conference Melbourne, May 2010, draws on research from Australia and overseas regarding risk, use/misuse of surveillance tools and legal responses to privacy challenges at the level of principle and practice.
Published: 2010-07-06
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TECHNOLOGY | Growing up networked
This paper, Growing up networked, published by Privacy Victoria explores current practices of youth self-disclosure within online social networks, and the potential risks involved, weighing these against the many values of the practice, and the ways in which the expression and disclosure these websites afford has influenced young people’s current views on privacy and risk.
Published: 2010-06-11
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TECHNOLOGY | Privacy, digital citizenship and young children
Privacy Victoria has made available a paper from the Children, Young People and Privacy Conference stating that a growing number of educators and advocates in the online safety field are now embracing the term ‘digital citizenship’ in relation to responsible behaviour when using ICT. There is also a growing understanding of the importance of educating children when they first start using ICT.  Paper for Children, Young People and Privacy Conference [PDF]
Published: 2010-06-28
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TECHNOLOGY | Risky Behaviors & Online Safety: A 2010 Literature Review
The Harvard University's Berkman Center for Internet & Society has released a document that provides ongoing research in the major areas of concern regarding online safety and risky youth behaviors: sexual solicitation and Internet-initiated sex crimes involving minors, online harassment and cyberbullying, youth access to problematic content, and youth-generated problematic content.  http://www.zephoria.org/files/2010SafetyLitReview.pdf
Published: 2010-06-28
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TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD | Moving out? - new Centrelink factsheet
This new factsheet from Centrelink provides information on assistance available to young customers who are moving out of home. http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/publications/st088.htm
Published: 2010-07-01
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TRANSITION | What's the Plan
CREATE Foundation is asking for youth workers, community members, foster carers, case workers, government, other sector workers and young people to pledge their support for their “What’s the Plan?” campaign. The campaign highlights the fact that 65% of young people leaving care do not have a leaving care plan.  www.create.org.au/pledge-your-support

Published: 2010-08-23
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TRANSPORT | The First Car List
The First Car list has been prepared by the Victorian government as part of their arrive alive initiative. The list is especially for young people who are thinking about buying their first car and features cars in all price ranges. http://www.arrivealive.vic.gov.au/initiatives/safer_vehicles/the_first_car_list/the_first_car_list.html 
Published: 2010-07-13
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VIOLENCE | Inquiry into the impact of violence on young Australians
On Friday 16 July 2010, the House Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth publicly launched its report on the inquiry into the impact of violence on young Australians entitled Avoid the Harm - Stay Calm. http://www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/fchy/youthviolence/report.htm
Published: 2010-07-19
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VIOLENCE | Violence linked to puberty
A study, by the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute in collaboration with the University of Washington, found that violent behaviour dramatically increases during puberty.  http://www.mcri.edu.au/pages/research/news/2010/7/violence-linked-to-puberty.asp
Published: 2010-07-19
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VIOLENCE | Youth urged to cut violence out of relationships
The Government says the aim is to teach people aged between 12 and 20 about acceptable behaviour in a relationship. News report: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/06/20/2931739.htm?section=justin http://www.theline.gov.au/
Published: 2010-06-23
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VIOLENCE | YouthEngage.com: new website to promote nonviolence among youth
A new website has been established to promote meaningful participation of young people and to raise awareness of abuse and violence as a means of prevention. www.youthengage.com
Published: 2010-08-24
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YOUTH WORK | Ethics Cards
These cards have been developed collaboratively with Anglicare WA, YACWA and WAAWY and are a useful way to help youth work practitioners develop their ethical practice. www.waayw.org/r4.html
Published: 2010-08-23
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YOUTH WORK | Keep Them Safe
The Keep Them Safe website developed by the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet has downloadable training resources developed to assist registered training organisations (RTOs) to train staff who work with children and young people, and to help them understand their responsibilities as mandatory reporters. http://www.keepthemsafe.nsw.gov.au/training/chcchild401a
Published: 2010-07-15
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YOUTH WORK | School's Out Youth Service to close
School's Out! will continue business as usual until December 31st 2010 and in the mean time all resources (books, program manuals, etc) are reduced by 10% www.schoolsout.net.au
Published: 2010-07-21
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YOUTH WORK | Youth Work and Technology
Reach Out Pro Article - Technology is fast becoming the key way for youth workers and other professionals to interact with young people http://www.reachoutpro.com.au/blog/2010/6/17/youth-work-and-technology.aspx
Published: 2010-06-21
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