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Marginalised young people who find themselves on the wrong side of the law are not necessarily understood for their social and welfare needs.

Engage! 2012-2014 program was launched on 22 December 2011 and a media release was circulated. The information about who was funded is now public and can be found online.

Zones has opened up their doors for 2012, so let your young people know and please pass the word around to other staff and agencies.

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)

Since 1985, The Outdoor Experience (TOE) has been offering a range of Outdoor Adventure Intervention programs for young people aged 15 - 25 years.

With the new building arrives a new program of ARTS at the Courthouse – and we are excited to welcome you.

On White Ribbon Day Minister for Social Housing and Homelessness Mark Arbib has highlighted violence against women as a major cause of homelessness.

How Young People are Faring report and oecd data have shown how young people seeking work are disproportionately affected by the economic instability that we have experienced in recent times.

Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge today announced the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender and Intersex (GLBTI) youth suicide prevention initiatives that will be funded under a $4 million Coalition Government election commitment.

Success Works is pleased to invite you to one of a series of workshops

The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission is conducting research into the experiences of students with disability in Victorian schools.

For the Love of Kids is a memoir of my life as an Australian (Cairns) mother and foster mother. I believe that it may be the first book on fostering to be published by an Australian foster parent.

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.

Glastonbury Community Services is a trusted community partner delivering care and support to vulnerable children, young people and families throughout the Barwon and South Western Region. Team Leader – Community Services Contract Position till 30 June 2014

Magical Me’ aims to provide an opportunity for people from the Mulleraterong community to present themselves to the world as they would like to be seen

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

0.8 Maternity Leave 12 Month Contract Position

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

The BATForce Membership for 2011-2012 is now due for renewal

We are engaging today's youth by providing skills, work experience and training to build a greener future.

Thursday 6 October 2011- Barwon South West

Minister for Youth Affairs Ryan Smith today launched webWise, a new cyber safety initiative to assist young people stay safe online.

Geelong’s community radio voice the Pulse have kicked off their first Annual Subscribe-athon !

4.30pm to 9.30pm 21st October 2011

2011 THROUGH THE EYES OF THE BATFORCE EXECUTIVE MEMBERS.

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

The Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) is seeking a project officer for a two-year term to deliver ‘webWise’ the community based education campaign on cyber safety for young people with disabilities and their parents.

The Discovery Program is a skills building program designed to assist young people (12-16 years) to cope and manage daily life stressors.

Vale Peter Dillon. Sad it is to farewell Peter Dillon, who very peacefully passed away late last Saturday afternoon ‘with all his family around him’

This position will form part of the Barwon-South Western Region Disability Services team and will focus on driving and supporting key projects relating to the service reorientation agenda.

Youth Partnerships is a new initiative by the Victorian Government that will design and test new ways for services to work together more collaboratively to support vulnerable young people aged 10 -18 years.

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).

We have recently become aware of a malfunction in the IT data exchange programs of the Family Assistance Office.

GreatConnections is now accepting new NFP registrations. Most NFP community organisations busy providing essential services to the community, generally don’t have the resources required to access professional services such as marketing, governance, finance, management, strategic planning and mentoring for senior management. Without this expertise, many NFP community organisations struggle to effectively plan and deliver the services which it is their purpose to provide.

Enter Heywire by 19 September 2011 for a chance to have your story broadcast on the ABC, and be part of the annual Heywire Youth Issues Forum in Canberra.

The 25th Youth Parliament will sit in the chambers of Parliament House on Mon 11th, Tues 12th & Thurs 14th July between 9:30am & 4pm. Come and hear what the youth of Victoria have to offer, this event is open to the public!

YWCA Victoria Geelong is offering a women's leadership program which would be great for any female volunteers you might have at your organisation.

Optus Community Grants round - applications are open now and close on Friday 12 August 2011

Diversitat has a new Auto and employability skills program, a revamped version of Hand Brake Turn, “You Turn�. The next 10 week course will start 18th July 2011, the first day of next term. If you know of young people (15 to 25 years) that may be interested, contact You Turn to register for the next intake. We are taking interviews over the next couple of weeks before the school holidays.

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

Call for entries, by Wednesday 8 June.

Venue: Geelong Conference Centre Adams Court, Eastern Park Geelong. Presented by Tena Davies Duration: 1 Day - 9:00am to 4:30pm

The G21Freedom from Discrimination Photo Activity gives community members the oppertunity to contribute to a region wide awareness raising campaign which aims to address discrimination and support the diversity of people within the G21 region.

F R E E - F RIENDLY - I N F ORMAT I V E - F UN

Foundation House has a long history of working in schools. The work includes individual counselling, group work with students and families and professional development for school administrators, teachers and school support staff.

The winner at the Charity Race Day at Geelong in March this year was Jacqueline Russo. Please help Jacqueline win the peoples choice category of the Country’s Best Dressed Racegoer.

Schools First encourages partnerships between Australian schools and community organisations to explore educational advancement and foster community participation.

10:00am till 12noon Barwon Youth Halstead Place, Geelong West

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

The 2011-2012 funding round for the Youth Development and Support Program is now open. This year the Youth Development and Support Program will focus funding on projects under the theme ‘Youth arts and creative enterprises’. Applications should demonstrate how the projects will enable young people to engage in the arts and creative enterprises. These projects will enhance wellbeing and build resilience of young people and/or demonstrate the social and economic benefits of engaging with the arts and the broader community. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations are strongly encouraged.

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.

It’s the furthest we’ve ever progressed as an industry to achieve the respect workers deserve for the valuable work they do.

Activities which will be eligible for funding include sporting facilities and child care facilities. Funding is provided by the Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development & Local Government. Funding amounts range from $5000, 000 to $25 million.

Barwon Youth is pleased to offer a modern conference training room for hire at 59-63 Spring Street Geelong West.

Vacancies currently exist for organisations to consider the benefits of colocation with one of the leading Youth Support agencies in the Barwon Region. This exciting opportunity to co-locate with a long established and vibrant community agency offers a range of excellent features.

The ASU covers workers in what is commonly termed the "non-government social and community services industry". The term non-government can be misleading as most organisations or services receive funding from the government; however, workers are not employed by the government. Workers are generally employed by community based management committees, boards or collectives. These employers administer government funds and oversee the management of an organisation or service.

The Bellarine Youth Development Network is calling for interested young people to assist us in planning our very first Youth Leadership Conference.

VECCI Briefings across Victoria. Employers’ obligations have drastically changed with the introduction of the National Employment Standards (NES). To make sure you’re equipped to juggle complex new requirements and legislation, VECCI, in partnership with CCI Lawyers, is running comprehensive Business Briefing sessions throughout Victoria.

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

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 Friday February 11th, 2011 at 4.00 pm

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

You are invited to join us at VAADA Conference 2011 – Transitions: people, policy, practice on 17th and 18th February 2011 at the Jasper Hotel in Melbourne

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.

The VCOSS Clearinghouse 2011 Rural and Regional Training Program is now open for registrations.

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

All Positions will commence in January 2011.

The program will be held at Bellarine Living and Learning Centre, one day a week 9am till 3pm over 3 weeks, so that skills learned, can be implemented during the following week. total hours of the course will be 23 including homework of some personal development and preparation of a resume. We will be running two 'First Steps to Success" programs each term in 2011.

Diversitat Youth Education – Xpress and SWEET Programs still have limited positions available for 2011. .

Sold in packs of 25 of the same title. After working in a wide range of mental health settings with various types of clients, it became apparent that many clients exhibited a lack of social skills. That lack of such skills directly impacts the mental health functioning as it prevents them from developing and maintaining effective relationships with other people. Without social skills, they are unable to: • Send, receive, and interpret messages in personal communication with others • Use nonverbal communication appropriately • Take appropriate social risks • Share personal information about themselves with others • Listen actively to other people • Build trust so that others were willing to disclose personal information • Develop a network of people who could help them achieve their goals

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.

Justine Devonport from the Y.W.C.A. talked about the Ys Girl program. Ys Girl is a fun, creative and active program for girls aged 11 – 14 and was created, developed and is delivered by YWCA Victoria.

32 - 38 Hours per week (Negotiable) - Business Hours. The successful applicant will provide specialised counselling to victims of sexual assault and/or family violence, and to their non-offending family or friends. The position offers the opportunity to work specifically with young people and children, dependant on skills and experience. Professional supervision and training in working with this client group will be provided.

Time for Youth is being funded to auspice a new Youth Support Service in Geelong designed to prevent young people getting into trouble with the law.

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.

Wed.13 October 2010 10am to 4pm

See Attached Annual Report 2010

Be the Hero� is a web-based violence prevention program developed by the Victorian Women’s Trust to encourage young men to build respectful relationships with women.

3331 COMMUNITY IMPACT YOUTH HEALTH PROJECT to reduce high risk youth alcohol rates in Bannockburn’

Sally Isaac Young Woman Community Activist (Women’s Charter) Award

LOW COST HEALTH CARE SERVICES

Grant Guidelines & Application Form This program has been established in partnership with the local community, Victorian Government and the Bellarine Peninsula Community Bank Branch Ltd.

As you are all aware community grant programs typically offer funds that range in size from $5000 to $1,000.000. At any given time there are approximately 1500 grants available to assist community groups. However these all sit on hundreds of different websites and forever changing. In response the database called Community Grant Guru with all of the grants listed in one place has been developed.

If you are aged 14 – 20, have a love for fashion or just want a creative challenge the Recycled Fashion Fiesta is for you. Seize the opportunity to reinvent the old and win some great prizes. Recycled Fashion Fiesta is about celebrating your talent.

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.

Award Modernisation - Community, Home Care and Disability Award

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.

Melbourne 21st July 2010

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.

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

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.

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

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.