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Australian Infant, Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association
The overall aim of the Association is to actively promote the mental health and well being of infants, children, adolescents and their families or carers.
Website: www.aicafmha.net.au
New AYF topic: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in school
The Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is developing a national curriculum for languages which includes a 'draft Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages'. The Australian Youth Forum would like to hear what young people think about teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in schools. Original article
20 Jun 2013
The six biggest money mistakes young people make
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission's MoneySmart service has spent 18 months researching and consulting with 18-25 year olds to understand the challenges they face when managing their money. Original article
20 Jun 2013
Launch of Hip hop video to help young people deal with racism
The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a video clip for the song, ‘What you say matters’, performed by Indigenous hip-hop artist Brothablack and featuring students from James Meehan High School in Macquarie Fields, South West Sydney. Original article
20 Jun 2013
Spending down on harm reduction for illicit drugs
Australian governments are spending more on law enforcement against illicit drugs than treatment and prevention, according to a report released today by the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre. Original article
20 Jun 2013
Helping boys cut back on screen time
Researchers from the University of Newcastle are investigating the link between the amount of time adolescent boys spend in front of a screen and their physical fitness. Original article
20 Jun 2013