Young People

CREATE Youth are currently taking enrolments for term 1 2012 in: •The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL); Foundation and Intermediate •The Certificate in General Education for Adults (CGEA)

TOE REFERRALS NOW OPEN

eheadspace is a confidential, free and secure space where a young person or their family can web chat, email or speak on the phone with a qualified youth mental health professional.

‘Australia Volunteers: Inspire the Volunteer in You” Nominations close 28th November 2011

2011 National Conference National Council of Single Mothers and their Children Inc Free for single mothers

Hands on learning environment specializing in mechanics, panel beating & spray painting Cert 1 Automotive, VCAL & Vocational Preparation

The scholarship provides financial assistance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are intending to undertake study or are undertaking study in an entry level qualification at an Australian university or TAFE (certificate IV and above).

Community Groups across Golden Plains Shire are invited to an information session to learn how to meaningfully engage young people in events and activities.

During the Autumn, Winter and Spring school holidays Central Geelong Marketing produces a School Holiday Fun Guide. The Fun Guide lists all free activities on offer in Central Geelong during the Autumn, Winter and Spring school holidays.

We are now taking referrals for the new joint pilot Equine Therapy program that is to commence in term two. This program is to be run at Saddle On in Lovely Banks after school on a Monday evening for the duration of term 2. Please refer to the attached information and application form for the referral process. All referrals are to be sent to Kim Porter

CREATE has been delivering alternative programs in youth education for over 15 years. Our programs aim to re-engage young people back into education by offering smaller classes, fostering a safe, caring environment and providing flexible learning activities focused on the specific needs, interests and talents of the young people. CREATE staff work closely with local secondary schools and other community organisations to support and meet the learning goals of students. Programs incorporate individualised pathway planning and a Student Support Worker to assist young people with personal and learning needs.

Recommended for principals, teachers and school support staff. Date Tuesday 15 February Location Victorian Equal opportunity and Human Rights Commission, 3/380 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

CREATE currently have places available for young people interested in a Certificate II in Construction.

Enroll Now for 2011

Centacare now operates from the Rosewall Early Learning Centre. Centacare at Rosewall provides professional family and relationship counseling free of charge for individuals, couples, families, children and adolescents.

Applications are now open for young people to apply to be on the ‘Golden Plains Youth Voice’ committee.

Domestic abuse is very complex and can take many different forms—physical, sexual, psychological, emotional and verbal. The five sections of the workbook help participants learn skills for recognising and effectively dealing with abusive relationships. The Domestic Violence Workbook contains five separate sections that will help participants learn more about themselves as well as the impact of domestic violence in their lives and the lives of their family members.

Creating Non-Aggressive School Cultures - Includes CD-Rom Elizabeth Smith, Jan Sargeant & Tina Rae - Published October 2010 Both research and anecdotal evidence tell us that bullying affects the lives of many of our children and young people. Working together in partnership to reduce bullying in our schools and communities is crucial. The difference it could make to just one child or young person’s life is a difference worth making.

A Practical Workbook Martin Simmons & Peter Daw - Published October 2010 This book contains a selection of comprehensive self-help programmes for people who suffer from anxiety, depression and the effects of stress. This book is written in the belief that all human beings possess the capacity to influence and change their lives. Moreover, solving peronsal problems is a skill and like any other skill must be learned and mastered through experience. It teaches the reader the necessary skills and then guides the use of those skills through organised action plans and practical self help programs. Allows clients to work on their own problems and at their own pace. Solving personal problems is a skill to be learnt just like any other. Recognising this, Martin Simmons and Peter Daw have outlined a series of practical self-help programmes proven to help people who suffer from stress, anxiety or depression.

A Guide for Students with Disabilities and Their Families Susan Yellin and Christina Cacioppo Bertsch - Published October 2010 Graduating high school and moving on to further education or the workplace brings with it a whole new set of challenges, and this is especially true for students with disabilities. This useful book provides a complete overview of the issues such students and their families will need to consider, and outlines the key skills they will need in order to succeed once they get there. The authors describe the legal landscape as it applies to students with disabilities, and how to obtain the proper disability documentation to ensure that the student receives the right support and accommodations in college.

There are a variety of ways a School Based Apprentice can suit your business and at the same time help a young person get a start in a traditional trade. Up until 12th November 2010 you can take advantage of the $3350 Kickstart Incentive payment to employers. This payment is made available during the first year of the apprenticeship.

If you are a girl, aged between 10 -16 come along and get involved in some of these activites.

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With this year’s event to come, the event will be responsible for raising over $1 million dollars for United Way Geelong Region. That’s $1 million dollars towards making a real difference in the Geelong community with United Way supporting crucial issues like homelessness, poverty and social isolation. Last year was a huge effort, raising over $100,000 and attracting over 2,000 spectators and entrants.

The Big Issue is a not-for profit organisation that publishes a magazine sold by marginalized or disadvantaged people known as ‘vendors’. Authorised vendors purchase the magazine for $2.50 and sell it for $5.00, making a clear 100 % profit. Selling the magazine also boosts vendors’ self-esteem and independence. It has a positive effect on their lives and is reflected in The Big Issue motto: “helping people help themselves”. For purchasers of the magazine it really is a good read for a good deed.

We provide free legal advice to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. PILCH - Homeless persons legal clinic 92 Cox Road, Corio

Barwon Community Legal Service invites local youth workers and young people to attend a free information session on the ‘Earn or Learn’ changes to Youth Allowance.

Headroom contains information for young people between the ages of six to eighteen years, their parents and friends, health and youth professionals, or anyone who works with young people. It includes lots of information to promote the positive mental health of children and young people.

If you have come to the headspace website looking for advice and information to help you with issues that you or a friend might be facing - you are not alone. Did you know that 20% of young people turn to the internet as their first step on the pathway to getting help? That's why we at headspace have put a lot of time and effort into making sure the information we provide is trustworthy, reliable and accurate. Our materials are regularly checked by health professionals.