Policy development
This topic is about policies about or affecting young people. These policies are also listed in the other topic headings. This topic also includes information about policy development, advocacy and statistics relating to policies.
The Australian and state youth affairs peak bodies prepare policy platforms to advocate for development or changes to government policies affecting young people.
Chance to develope young Indigenous leaders
The National Indigenous Youth Leadership Academy (NIYLA) is taking applications for the 2014 National Gathering, where participants will develop, launch and lead national campaigns for social change. Original article
21 Jan 2014
Dr YES - WA youth health education program
Dr YES (youth education sessions) is a program run by the West Australian Medical Association where medical students go out to metropolitan and rural high schools to have open and engaging communications about the big issues facing youth health - particularly alcohol and drugs, mental health and sexual health. Original article
20 Jan 2014
Sharp drop in crime committed by WA's worst young offenders
Police have described a substantial drop in the amount of crime committed by some of WA's worst young offenders in the past 12 months as "extraordinary", adding that diverting the teenagers into behaviour management programs has helped. Original article
20 Jan 2014
Peer-delivered information on ecstacy and methamphetamine use
A recent study published in the Journal of Addiction and Prevention reviews the effectiveness of peer-delivered information at music events. Original article
20 Jan 2014
Youth crime top priority for QLD government
In a media statement, the Queenland Government has said that it is promising tough reforms to the Youth Justice Act will be pushed through as a matter of urgency when the Queensland Parliament resumes in February. Original article
20 Jan 2014