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Alcohol: Celebrations and Supply
URL: http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/...usareas/druged/parents/index.php
Category: Youth Issues
This series of pamphlets from the NSW Department of Education and Training, aim to provide parents and carers with information to assist them in talking with their sons and daughters about their responsibilities. The pamphlets offer practical suggestions for hosting celebrations and provide information on laws about the supply of alcohol to young people, drinking and driving and proof of age.
Alternative Education program (Northern Territory)
URL: http://www.deet.nt.gov.au/...pathways/alternative_education.shtml
Category: Youth Issues Youth Issues Specific student groups
The Alternative Education program (AEP) initiative has been established in Darwin's northern suburbs and Palmerston. The AEP focus is on young people aged 10-15 who have disengaged from mainstream schooling or are at strong imminent risk of disengagement. Individuals are case managed with a view to re-engaging them in education, training or employment.
Background briefing: Coping by cutting
URL: http://www.abc.net.au/...kgroundbriefing/stories/2007/1814806.htm
Category: Youth Issues
This Background briefing podcast is on the topic of self harm. "The incidence of self harm is rising and there's a search for understanding and solutions. Princess Di admitted to it. As many as 1 in 5 young people are likely to deliberately hurt themselves to release internal tension and pressure. What is it, and how can parents handle it?" Both the transcript and the audio file are available.
URL: http://www.bravehearts.org.au/
Category: Youth Issues School education topics
Bravehearts aims to 'Break the Silence' about child sexual abuse, provide healing and support, engender child sexual assault prevention and protection strategies; advocate for understanding and promote increased education and research. Their work includes: counselling and support program; Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure CD-Rom an education program; Respect MySpace; Fair Play training and awareness workshops; White Balloon Awareness Campaign; advocacy. lobbying and campaigning; sexual assault disclosure scheme; Loud & Clear educative booklet; Crisis information pack; and research program.
URL: http://www.bullyingnoway.com.au/
Category: Youth Issues Youth Issues
The Bullying. No way! website supports school staff, students and parents/carers in the ongoing task of creating safer, more inclusive school communities free from bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence. The website was created in collaboration between all school authorities in the States, Territories and the Commonwealth, to help school communities create safer environments for their students. The site contains information and outlines the resources and practical solutions to address the problem.
Bullying among young children: A guide for parents
URL: http://www.crimeprevention.gov.au/...f/$file/Bullying+Parents.pdf
Category: Youth Issues Youth Issues
This guide, funded by the Australian Government's National Crime Prevention Program, provides advice to parents on recognising changes in moods and behaviours associated with bullying. It also provides strategies to help children who bully and those who are bullied.
Bullying in Schools and What to Do About It
URL: http://www.education.unisa.edu.au/bullying/
Category: Youth Issues National
This University of SA site provides information to help people understand more about bullying in schools and how it can be stopped. The site describes recent discoveries by educators and researchers about bullying and harassment and the practical suggestions that are now being made to overcome this problem. Access to other Internet sources on bullying and various related articles is also provided.
ChatFirst: Children and teens first
URL: http://www.chatfirst.com.au/
Category: Youth Issues
CHaT First is a website for children and teens whose parents have separated or divorced. The site provides provides a range of valuable information and activities for children who have experienced parental separation and/or divorce and their parents and other caregivers, with tips on how to cope. There are separate sections for kids, teens and parents.
URL: http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/...ildhood_obesity.html
Category: Youth Issues
Early Childhood Australia has provided links to resources, practical advice, parent guides and articles, on the issue of childhood obesity - including the risk factors, the causes, the consequences and prevention. Further information is also available on child health.
URL: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity/index.html
Category: Youth Issues
This NSW Department of Health website provides information on childhood obesity for two audiences: adults and health professionals, and children and youth. It includes the Body Mass Index (BMI) and advice on healthy eating and exercise.
