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Solution-Oriented Therapy is one of the most popular of the new short-term therapies, it has become popular so quickly because of its accessibility and simplicity. It focuses on the positive things in the lives of people with problems, rather than on their pathology. This form of therapy avoids jargon and diagnostic labelling and favours finding simple solutions even to complex problems. Most people actually have the solutions to their problems, but it is as if they are behind a locked door and don't have the key.

Youth Development Australia will hold a conference on August 5th on the topic 'Early Intervention and Socially excluded Young People'. Anyone working with disadvantaged and marginalised young people should attend, as well as those working across homelessness, substance use, employment, education, mental health, youth justice and child protection/leaving care

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.

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The statewide search is ending soon for individuals, businesses, and community groups that are making a difference in their local regional or rural Victoria through their hard work, dedication, innovation and community contribution.

Barwon Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA) provides specialised counselling, advocacy, education and training in relation to sexual assault and family violence to the Barwon region, based in Geelong. The service is empowering, respectful, culturally sensitive and committed to best practice. PSYCHOLOGIST/SOCIAL WORKER – CHILDREN’S PROGRAM 32 Hours per week – Business Hours COUNSELLOR ADVOCATE After Hours Crisis Care Service – After Hours Roster

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Family Planning Victoriahave a new resource, which they describe as ‘a candid and engaging exploration of contemporary issues facing same sex attracted young people in Melbourne’

The IHSS/SGP Action Group is arranging a forum on ‘Refugee young people: education and employment’ on Friday, 2nd July 2010. Focus of the session will be on a range of pathways suitable for young people who may have had fractured experiences of schooling and/or can benefit from programs that offer additional personal support.

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Social Traders is happy to announce that applications are now open for The Crunch social enterprise investment and development initiative. The Crunch provides access to training, mentoring, networks and support, along with the opportunity to pitch for a share of the one million dollar Crunch Investment Fund.

Fresh Food Rescue is supporting food relief organisations putting food on the tables of those in need. In 2010, a total of $2 million is available to help expand fresh food operations, so more people can access healthy, nutritious food. As such, grants will be available for infrastructure needs like refrigerators, storage and equipment.

Got a question about sex? Got 100 questions about sex? Then this is an opportunity for you.

COMMUNITY Youth Groups needing a helping hand are invited to apply for a generous boost courtesy of RACV.

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C.B. Nyko from Barwon Safe Parties spoke about the project which is a community level initiative of the federal governments national binge drinking strategy.The workshops on offer are targeted at parents of 11-18 year olds. The aim is to get parents to start conversations with their children about drinking and to improve their knowledge and skills to reduce the risks associated with parties and binge drinking. Schools who are planning party safe activities with students are encouraged to contact C.B. at the City of Greater Geelong or Leigh at BATForce to discuss booking a session which should add value to their program by adopting the whole of community approach to this topic.

The statewide search has begun for individuals, businesses, and community groups that are making a difference in their local regional or rural Victoria through their hard work, dedication, innovation and community contribution. We invite you to nominate someone you know (or your group) that deserves recognition for their commitment and community contribution. A nomination form and criteria are attached for your convenience. The Awards highlight, acknowledge and reward the valuable contribution that businesses, individuals and community groups are making towards building a stronger and better local community to live in.

Barwon Community Legal Service invites service providers and community workers to a FREE information session. This is an opportunity for new and existing workers to explore legal issues that affect your clients and members of our community

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.

The TRICKY YPAC have opened their next grant round!!! Apply for up to $1500 today to make your idea become a reality! You just need to be 12 - 25yrs old, and have an idea that will benefit the young people of Newcomb, Whittington, East Geelong, Thomson etc (3219) community! We can assist you with your application! See the flier attached for more information.

Some Victoria Legal Aid publications that have been recently updated. They might be suitable for handing out to your clients and members of your local community. All publications are free.

Funding Round. Real dollars for real projects!

Funded Places are available through the Skills for Your Future Victorian Government Youth Compact Funding – if you are interested please contact our office or complete and forward the attached register of interest form and an appointment time will be made for you.�

Design a logo or send in a written idea of how the design should look, if yours is chosen as the winning design you will win one night’s accommodation for two in Melbourne’s CBD!

Target Group 15 – 25 year olds who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who are supported by either youth specific or cross target SAAP and THM services ( including refugees ) Current Round closes Wednesday 24th March at 5.00

New school leaving age is now 17 years & completion of year 10 studies.

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Next BATForce Meeting Thursday 4th March 2010 State Government Offices (Upside Down Building) Dispute Settlement Centre (5215 8591 or 0427 693 710) Appropriate Dispute Resolution, Department of Justice Lift A, Level 5 30 Little Malop Street Geelong 10am - Noon

Pllease find attached the group flier providing details for the anger management group commencing Thursday 18th March 2010.

Sunday 28th February 2010. The TGM Barwon Banks Fun Run is on again and it is now in its 26th year. Held on the beautiful Barwon River, we are anticipating 1,200 runners and walkers to take part.

In the next few months Barwon CASA, in conjunction with the AFVP will be offering an infant/mother/carer Family Violence treatment group in the Barwon Region. Barwon CASA will present information about this group including, why it is regarded as a valuable addition to the range of services we offer. Information about registering for this group will be available on the 10th of March.

All you need to do is: • Fill out and lodge an expression of interest form. • Gather a small group of young people together. • Support the young people to learn about hepatitis C and take photos. • Send the cameras back to Hepatitis C Victoria

This Factsheet is about the new requirements by Centrelink for people aged 15 to 20 to “earn or learn�.

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.

See content page for list of Safe Party Support Websites.

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