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May 31, 2013
REFORMS TO THE QUEENSLAND YOUTH SECTOR
The Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services have announced a series of forums on youth sector reforms to be held across Queensland throughout June and July 2013. These forums are designed to inform youth service providers about the progress of the review. Forums are being planned for Toowoomba, Townsville, Mt Isa, South East, North Coast, Hervey Bay, Rockhampton, Brisbane, Cairns, Mackay and Winton in the central west. For more information or to register your interest in attending go to the Department of Communities website.
Posted in: Training & Events
March 8, 2013
RE-VISIONING THE QUEENSLAND YOUTH SECTOR
A group of youth sector workers have come together to put their thoughts to paper about the upcoming recommissioning of the youth sector in Queensland. This paper explores the current context, conceptualisation of young people, families and communities, a continuum of service responses and key principles underpinning effective service provision. "Re-visioning the Queensland Youth Sector" is now available for workers across Queensland to help them in their thinking as they prepare for this upcoming recommissioning process.
Download "Re-visioning the Queensland Youth Sector" (2.2MB PDF)
Posted in: Research
October 5, 2012
ENGAGING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
The Youth Affairs Network Queensland (YANQ) has published a report titled "Engaging Young People Through Social Media". The report features findings from YANQ's research project which has been looking at the ways services are utilising (or not) social media. The report focused on finding out how agencies can enhance their use of social media, develop social media policy and understand how to most effectively engage with marginalised young people via social media.
Read "Engaging Young People Through Social Media"
Posted in: Research
July 6, 2012
NEW ONLINE SPACE FOR THE YOUTH SECTOR
The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) have launched a brand new website designed to help youth workers connect with each other and share information, resources and expertise. The website is called CollectV and members can create their own profiles and start engaging with each other. In a big state like Queensland, it's important that we utilise web technology to stay connected so join up today!
Posted in: Training & Events
April 26, 2012
INVOLVING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN DECISIONS, SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare in Victoria has published a paper titled "Their Voice: Involving Children and Young People in Decisions, Services and Systems". The document contains information about the conceptualisation of young people, and understanding the barriers to participation. It goes on to critically appraise examples of participation processes currently used in Victoria. This is an excellent report for people who are interested in high quality youth participation.
Their Voice: Involving Children and Young People in Decisions, Services and Systems
Posted in: Research
April 20, 2012
THE NEST: A NATIONAL PLAN FOR CHILD AND YOUTH WELLBEING
The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) are coordinating the development of a national plan to improve the wellbeing of children and young people. A number of activities are in the pipeline, including a review of evidence for effective intervention with children and young people, and consultation with children, young people, parents and workers. There are a range of ways that services can get involved and support this valuable project. Services could assist by promoting an online survey, assisting in consulting with children and young people (with the support of ARACY staff), or by providing comment on draft reports as they are developed.
For more information on this initiative, check out the Nest
Project Website.
Posted in: Research
April 5, 2012
YOUTH WEEK 2012: IT'S HERE!
Youth Week 2012 is here! From 13th of April to the 22nd of April, events will be happening right around the country, to mark the unique and valuable contribution young people make to our world. Here's a tiny little sample of what's on offer:
April 13th, 12pm - 4pm, ADAWS Lil Day In, Brisbane. Our mates over at ADAWS are launching an album of music made by ADAWS young people called "Dope Dialect". There'll be live performances, food and a whole lot more!
April 18th, 10am - 12pm Roseberry Community Services Open Day, Gladstone. Our good friends at Roseberry Community Services will be throwing open the doors to one and all to check out the services they offer
April 21st, 1pm - 9pm: Youth Vibe Music Fest, Bundaberg. An afternoon of fun activities at the PCYC, including young musicians, local artists followed by a disco until 9pm
April 22nd, 10am - 6.00pm: Homegrown 2012: Alexandra Headlands Skate Park, Sunshine Coast, will see a bunch of different up and coming bands alongside more established acts.
For more information on these events and all the other events happening across Queensland, check out the National Youth Week Website.
Posted in: Training & Events
February 23, 2012
WALK ON THE WILDSIDE V: CHANGING GEAR
Walk on the Wildside is back in 2012! Registration is now open for this one day symposium for health professionals examining substance use and society. It takes place on Friday the 18th of May at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in South Bank. Early Bird registrations are $100. More information here.
Posted in: Training & Events
December 9, 2011
MISSION AUSTRALIA SURVEY OF YOUNG AUSTRALIANS 2011
Mission Australia have just published their annual "National Survey of Young Australians" which sought the views of 46 916 young people across Australia. The annual survey seeks to understand what it is that young people value, what their concerns are, where they turn to for support and how they see the future. School or study problems, coping with stress and body image were amongst the most concerning issues for young people in this year's study.
Read the full report at the Mission Australia Website
Posted in: Research
October 28, 2011
New Headspace Centres Announced
Headspace have announced the sites for the next round of new services. Queensland have picked up three new sites including Sunshine Coast, Ipswich and Mackay. Mt Isa has been earmarked as a site for an "outpost" service, which will operate under the guidance of an existing Headspace service. The success of the Headspace services rests on the consortium of local agencies that drive the planning and implementation. Get in touch with Headspace to find out how you can get involved in the consortium in your area.
Find out more from the Headspace Website
Posted in: Resources for Young People
