Sector Information

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.

An excellent resource for use in youth and community wellbeing and support programs, Not So Straight has been developed by members of FPV's same sex attracted support group for young people to raise awareness of the issues faced by same sex attracted youth.

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

Many young people struggle with issues such as anxiety, aggression, disability and bullying through the pre teen and teen years. “I Just Want To Be Me” is designed to assist such children and provides a valuable new resource for Counsellors, Teachers, Parents, Therapists and anyone dealing with them.

Diversity means different things to different people.

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

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 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.

P&P Training and Consultancy are offering a range of workshops and training sessions in a variety of topic areas. These one day workshops/training sessions offer low cost professional training for people wishing to increase their skills and knowledge in the area of youth psychology & communication

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

The Disability Law Handbook is a 64-page guide to the basics of the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability related laws. Written in an FAQ format, The Disability Law Handbook answers questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act, the ADA Amendments Act, the Rehabilitation Act, Social Security, the Air Carrier Access Act, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the Civil Rights of Institutionalised Persons Act, and the Fair Housing Act Amendments.

Teaching and Learning Through Movement Traci Lengel & Mike Kuczala Discover the link between physical activity and academic success!

Teaching and Learning Through Movement Traci Lengel & Mike Kuczala Discover the link between physical activity and academic success!

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

This amazing day was planned, designed and delivered by you, the youth sector of the Barwon region. Congratulations, and thank you.

This amazing day was planned, designed and delivered by you, the youth sector of the Barwon region. Congratulations, and thank you.

Australian-Polish Community Services Inc (APCS) is a forward looking, progressive and innovative organisation with demonstrated expertise in community aged care service development and delivery. Our strategic vision is to continually develop as a leading multicultural service provider and advocate on multicultural issues

ABCD Asset Based Community Development Facilitator Training

See content page for list of Safe Party Support Websites.

Under the National Partnership (NP) on Youth Attainment and Transitions, existing youth, career and transitions programs funded by the Commonwealth will be restructured into two new, better targeted programs.

School of Psychology,Psychiatry and Psychological Medicine. MONASH University

Clinicians and researchers at St Vincent’s Hospital and UNSW are now evaluating new Internet education and treatment programs for anxiety and depression. These programs are free, and are designed to help people understand their symptoms and how to start to get control over those symptoms.

The SiBs program is a part of the Children With a Disability Association