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August 26, 2011
TECHNOLOGY AND DISENGAGED YOUNG PEOPLE
The Foundation for Young Australians in conjunction with the Inspire Foundation have released a report titled "The Role of Technology in Engaging Disengaged Youth". The report looks at the ways that innovative information and communication technology are currently being used in the vocational education and training (VET) sector in Australia. Research indicates that disadvantaged young people in the VET sector are at risk of dropping out, and this report looks at the ways that Information and Communications Technology can both engage young people, and improve their learning outcomes.
"The Role of Technology in Engaging Disengaged Youth" (240KB PDF)
Posted in: Research
August 26, 2011
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TRANSPORT AND DISADVANTAGE IN AUSTRALIA
The Australian Institute of Family Studies have published a report looking at the intersection of disadvantage and transport in Australia. This issue is particularly relevant to young people and people in rural and remote areas where public transport options are often limited. The impacts of lack of access to transport are multifaceted and include problems with access to health services, recreational activities and education and employment options.
The Relationship Between Transport and Disadvantage in Australia (1MB PDF)
August 26, 2011
YOUTH WEEK 2012: GRANTS AVAILABLE NOW
The Queensland Department of Communities' Office for Youth are inviting non-government organisations and individuals to apply for funds to host events celebrating Youth Week in April 2012. It's a great opportunity to highlight the positive contributions that young people make in the community. A total of $70 000 is available throughout Queensland, evenly distributed across the seven Department of Communities regions.
More information available from the Department of Communities Website
August 26, 2011
HEP C YOUTH HEALTH WORKER RESOURCE KIT
Hepatitis NSW have recently developed a resource kit focused on hepatitis C prevention for young people. The kit contains everything you need to know to develop your own hep C prevention strategy for the young people in your community. It includes a range of fact sheets, and a excellent range of group activities for young people at risk of hep C through either injecting drug use, or through unsterile tattooing and body piercing practices. Hard copies of the resource kit are only available to services in New South Wales, but there's an online version free for anyone to download and use.
Hepatitis C Youth Health Worker Resource Kit
Posted in: Treatment Tools
August 19, 2011
SOCIAL CONTEXTS OF SUBSTANCE USE FOR VULNERABLE 13-15 YEAR OLDS IN MELBOURNE
Our good friends at YSAS in Victoria recently let us know about a report they were involved in, titled "Social Contexts of Substance Use for Vulnerable 13-15 year olds in Melbourne". This comprehensive report contains the voices of young people engaged in alcohol and drug treatment services in Victoria. The young people explain the meaning of their substance use and the context in which their substance use occurs. Not surprisingly, many of the young people describe family backgrounds including significant substance use, and the substance use was only one part of many other interlinked problems.
Social Contexts of Substance Use for Vulnerable 13-15 year olds in Melbourne (1.4MB PDF)
Posted in: Research
August 19, 2011
SCHOOL RESPONSES TO CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR
Uniting Care have published a comprehensive literature review of various responses to challenging behaviour in a school setting. It includes on overview of the evidence supporting punitive approaches, academic approaches, therapeutic approaches and the more multi-tiered responses. The guide provides a concise overview of the options available and the evidence base behind each approach.
Understanding School Responses to Students' Challenging Behaviour (288KB PDF)
Posted in: Research
August 19, 2011
IS YOUR HIGH GETTING YOU LOW: SCHOOL CANNABIS RESOURCES
The Victorian Government have developed a teachers resource titled "Is your high getting you low?" which is focused on cannabis and mental health for young people in grades 9 and 10. The guide includes lesson plans for a series of 5 lessons, all of which are based on the existing best practice evidence. A number of classroom activities are included, and all the materials necessary are contained in the teacher's manual.
Is your high getting you low (1.3MB PDF)
Posted in: Resources for Young People
August 19, 2011
MY STORY CARDS: THERAPEUTIC TOOLS FOR INDIGENOUS CLIENTS
Visual images can be an effective way to explore complex emotions. "My Story" cards are series of 25 strengths-based cards designed for Indigenous clients. The cards depict various areas of life and particular behaviours, and can be used in a range of different ways depending on the person and the treatment context. The cards have been designed with Aboriginal people to ensure they are culturally appropriate. The cards can be used with individuals, or in a group setting.
Posted in: Treatment Tools
August 12, 2011
GUIDE TO SERVICES FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN QUEENSLAND
The Department of Communities have published a great "Guide to Services for Young Women in Queensland". The guide contains information on services specifically designed for young women, dealing with issues such as housing, health, legal and education. There are statewide services, as well as local youth services located throughout Queensland.
Order free copies from http://www.women.qld.gov.au/
Download "Guide to Services for young women in Queensland" (4.8MB PDF)
Posted in: Resources for Young People
August 12, 2011
"TUNE IN NOT OUT" ANNUAL SURVEY: HAVE YOUR SAY!
If you haven't checked out http://www.tuneinnotout.com, then you're missing out on a great resource that deals with a range of issues faced by young people. The site is made up of videos, audio and stories made by young people, for young people in their own words. Now, the team at http://www.tuneinnotout.com are looking for feedback in their annual survey. The survey takes 10 minutes, and you can go in the draw to win one of three $100 Coles Myer Vouchers. It's a fantastic resource, so do your bit to make it even better.
Posted in: Resources for Young People
