by Katrina | 17, Feb 2021 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Training and professional development
Youth Health Forums (YHFs) are stimulating, half-day forums that cover a wide range of adolescent health and wellbeing issues, appealing to health, education, community, welfare professionals and students. The Forum provides an opportunity for attendees to meet, update knowledge and skills, exchange information and strengthen the youth health network, in order to provide the best possible support for young people in NSW.
Although it’s challenging to host face to face meetings at this unusual time, the YHF Organising Committee recognises the value of extending YHFs to those working with young people both in Sydney and rural and regional areas; the scheduled March 2021 Forum will once again be live streamed to individuals to keep everyone safe. Note that there will be no video conferences held at the usual rural and regional sites.
Cost- Free of charge
When and where
Date: 3 March 2021
Time: 9am -12.30pm (AEST)
Where: live streamed to where you are
Live Stream details (including technical difficulty issues)
To watch the live event go to: https://www.thestreamingguys.com.au/production/youth-health-forum-aboriginal-people-and-mental-health-030321/
RSVP Register by close of business 26 February 2021 to receive a reminder email (registration is optional)
Program includes presentations on:
This forum will be chaired by Ms Kerry Smith, Aboriginal Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Priority Advisor, Mental Health – Children and Young People, NSW Ministry of Health
Welcome to Country: Auntie Yvonne Weldon, Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council
Truth for Youth – what they’re teaching us – what we are learning: Emeritus Professor Judy Atkinson AM, Patron We Al-li
Working with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) to understand the health of Aboriginal young people: Ms Kezia Aurora Blackledge, Public Health and Intelligence Officer; Miss Shana Quayle, Sector Support Unit Manager; Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC)
Staying Connected in the Outback: Ms Corina Kemp, Aboriginal Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) Clinical Leader; Mr Zacariah Henderson, Aboriginal MHDA Trainee; Far West MHDA Service, Far West Local Health District
Mental health habits and rituals: Mr Jeffrey Morgan, Nutritionist/Health & Wellbeing Consultant and Owner, The Lifestyle Program
Voice of youth: young people
Panel discussion: Panel will include all program speakers
by Katrina | 17, Feb 2021 | Research reports and information, Young people
The Centre for Volunteering, along with the Department of Communities and Justice, is excited to be producing the first State of Volunteering Report for NSW.
Your responses will directly shape the future of volunteering in NSW.
We want to hear from all young people (12-24), even if you don’t or can’t volunteer; your answers are important. Your answers will help us to understand what motivates you to volunteer, and what the barriers are that stop you from volunteering.
As a young community member you may be volunteering, without even knowing. Tell us about how and why you help others.
Be part of this exciting opportunity and complete the survey by 5 March 2021. Share the link to the survey with your friends and peers!
For more information email [email protected]
by Katrina | 10, Feb 2021 | Research reports and information, Young people
A study commissioned by the NSW Office of Responsible Gambling has found almost 30 per cent of young people surveyed had gambled in the past year.
The NSW Youth Gambling Study 2020 investigated the gambling attitudes and behaviours of young people aged 12-17 through focus groups and an online survey of over 2,200 people. Director of the Office of Responsible Gambling, Natalie Wright, said in the past year 29.8 per cent of participants had gambled, with informal private betting the most common, followed by scratchies and lotteries.
The research showed relatively few young people gambled alone with gambling usually happening with a parent or another adult relative, Ms Wright said.
Read the report…
by Katrina | 10, Feb 2021 | Training and professional development, Young people
Are you teaching a new driver? Sign up for free online workshops. The workshops provide information on the Graduated Licencing Program, licence conditions for learners and P Plate drivers, tips for using the learner driver logbook, and the importance of constructive feedback. Driver supervisors and learners welcome.
Bookings are essential and can be made by emailing [email protected]
by Katrina | 3, Feb 2021 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Funding and grant opportunities
The Aboriginal Languages Trust is proud to launch the Aboriginal Languages Community Investment Program 2021.
This Program provides one-off funding to Aboriginal community organisations and groups to support them to Reawaken, Grow, Nurture, promote and raise awareness of Aboriginal languages in communities across NSW.
For general inquiries, please contact– email at [email protected] or phone the team on 1800 019 998 and ask to speak with Aboriginal Languages Staff.
by Katrina | 3, Feb 2021 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Training and professional development
IPROWD Supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people join the NSW Police Force or other Justice and Emergency Services Agencies.
Since 2008 there have been over 700 enrolments with many going on to gain employment with NSW Police or working in with other Government agencies.
WHEN: 29th Jan or 5th Feb
Make a difference to yourself and your community and enroll or enquire now
by Katrina | 3, Feb 2021 | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, Young people
Change is all around us. Will it define us? Or will we define it? Will we fly and dance like the Brolga?
We are seeking submissions of artwork from young people aged 12-25
Who live, work or study in the Northern Rivers responding to the theme of ‘change’.
Entries open now and close on the 28th February 2021
1st. Prize: $600. Showcase at the Roxy Gallery Kyogle– Professional development by negotiation.
Runner Up: $300. Showcase at the Roxy Gallery Kyogle– Professional development by negotiation.
Best under 18: $300. Showcase at the Roxy Gallery Kyogle– Professional development by negotiation.
All submissions will be considered for exhibition as part of Youth Week 2021
by Katrina | 20, Jan 2021 | Employment opportunities, Families and children
Enterprise & Training Company Limited (ETC) are looking for an energetic and personable Youth Advisor to join the team in the Tweed Heads office. This is a great opportunity for someone with a genuine drive and passion to support youth to achieve their education and/or employment goals.
This is a full-time role with a monthly ADO. You will be provided with a company laptop and mobile phone to perform the role.
Job ad link
Youth Advisor – Tweed Heads
by Katrina | 20, Jan 2021 | Families and children, Services and support groups
Do you have clients affected by Domestic and Family Violence?
Introducing the FriendSafe Program.
The FriendSafe Program offers a unique approach to personal safety and protection for individuals affected by Domestic and Family violence throughout Australia.
Program up and running and accepting applications.
For information about the program or to apply for a FriendSafe device, visit website
The FriendSafe Program is an initiative that provides access to basic assistance and immediate response when an individual is feeling threatened or at risk through the activation of a Personal Safety Device.
by Katrina | 20, Jan 2021 | Employment opportunities, Housing and homelessness
Available position- Freds Place Case Worker
Fred’s Place operates as a daytime homeless care and support service (with no on-site accommodation) for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Tweed Heads region. It provides a range of intervention and prevention services from basic personal needs to a range of integrated professional ‘in house’ support services and/or outreach services as ne- Behaviour Management is responsible for monitoring and managing the behaviour of clients accessing Fred’s Place.
The Role
The Case Worker will provide casework support to people accessing Vinnies homelessness and housing services. The Case Worker’s role involves engaging with rough sleepers or those who are at risk of homelessness and offering them support in a respectful, non-judgmental and inclusive manner.
Link https://www.seek.com.au/job/51295335?type=standard#searchRequestToken=385b393b-49bd-4128-b8d0-09e6fe6bd684
