Here’s a direct forum, an initiative by the Federal Government to hear your voice (ages 15-24) on a range of youth issues.
Want your say? Click here:
EVERYDAY PEOPLE EVERYDAY RIGHTS February 25, 2009
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EVERYDAY PEOPLE EVERYDAY RIGHTS
Human Rights Conference 16-17 March 2009
This conference presents an exciting opportunity to hear from respected human rights advocates; engage in lively panel discussions; and be part of the latest discussion on protecting human rights.
Participants will gain a broader understanding of human rights as it applies to Australians, particularly youth and culturally and
linguistically diverse communities.
Be part of the debate and discussion about:
1. The Achievement of Human Rights: A review of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights & Responsibilities and what it has achieved
considering Victoria’s current state of affairs
2. The Experience of Human Rights: Sharing the knowledge and insight of everyday people and their advocates. How do we progress a human rights culture?
3. The Business of Human Rights: Practical examples of how incorporating human rights gives companies the competitive edge. An opportunity to showcase the big wins for both business and community when human rights are considered.
To find out more details and download the registration form please go to http://www.humanrightsconference.com.au/
Source: Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission
EARTH HOUR 2009 February 25, 2009
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EARTH HOUR 2009
8:30 – 9:30pm, Saturday 28 March
Bold, simple and accessible, Earth Hour 2009 has one major aim: to show governments, individuals and businesses that it is possible to
take action on global warming. The world can no longer wait and the first step is as easy as turning off a light.
Created in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour began as a city’s way of showing its support for taking action on climate change. In 2008, more than 50 million people in 370 cities in 35 countries turned off their lights for Earth Hour.
In what will be the world’s largest community event, Earth Hour 2009 is set to involve one billion people around the globe, in more than 1,000 cities, turning off lights as a message to world leaders prior to the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. The message is clear – that we need a commitment to actions that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the benefit of the planet.
It is extremely important for young people to get involved in Earth
Hour. Young people are the ones who will have to deal with climate change in the future as a result of the decisions made today.
REGISTER NOW at www.earthhour.org
And don’t forget to turn out your lights not only for Earth Hour but
continue your energy saving measures beyond the 28th March!
Source: YouthGAS
PLATFORM YOUTH THEATRE – FAITH, DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENCE February 25, 2009
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PLATFORM YOUTH THEATRE – FAITH, DIVERSITY AND DIFFERENCE
Workshops will begin late March.
Our major production for 2009 unpacks these words `Faith, diversity and difference’ from the point of view of young people of specific faith groups living in a secular society. Stage one research, consultation and script development culminates with a first draft reading end June.
Writer Adam J. A. Cass is working to create the performance text and will be informed by several story telling and performance making workshops. Stage two involves presentation of a final work which will be directed by Caitlin Dullard and presentation is scheduled for early December 2009. If you’re interested in being involved in a workshop, happening late March, email rose@pyt.org.au.
Source: Platform Youth Theatre
OAKTREE AMBASSADORS WANTED February 25, 2009
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OAKTREE AMBASSADORS WANTED
Know someone who would want to take hands-on action to end extreme poverty? Being an Oaktree Ambassador is their chance to stop just talking about the issues and start being someone who creates real change!
Oaktree Ambassadors will go through a comprehensive 8 month personal development, leadership, and practical skills training program, whilst meeting regularly, raising money, lobbying the government and getting word out to your community that we can end extreme poverty and that change starts today.
If you know someone in years 9 – 12 and want them to be part of the movement email g.berman@theoaktree.org for an information pack or log on to www.theoaktree.org
Source: Oaktree
YOUTH PARTICIPATION FORUM February 25, 2009
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YOUTH PARTICIPATION FORUM
You are invited to join us for ‘Language, Labels and Youth Participation,’ a forum, hosted by the Victorian Youth Participation
Network on Wednesday 4th March, from 9am to 12noon looking at the role of language and labels in promoting (or discouraging) young people’s participation in organisational, government, democratic and community decision making.
The Victorian Youth Participation Network is a community of practice which provides an opportunity for members to:
1. Reflect on the nature of youth participation and to look at the structures that restrict or enable youth participation.
2. Critically reflect on their practice in a safe and supportive space, sharing their successes, challenges and learnings
3. Collaborate to support young people’s participation in community, organisational and government decision making
4. Explore new and emerging concepts in the area of youth participation
Places are limited and workers are encouraged to support young people to attend. Information on how to RSVP by 2nd March 2009 can be accessed via the links below
Forum Information:
http://www.student.unimelb.edu.au/blme/Language_Labels_Flyer.pdf
Registration Form:
http://www.student.unimelb.edu.au/blme/YPN_Registration_FormMar09.doc
Source: Victorian Youth Participation Network
HUMAN RIGHTS – HAVE YOUR SAY February 25, 2009
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HUMAN RIGHTS – HAVE YOUR SAY
Did you know Australia is the only democracy without comprehensive Human Rights protections? This might be about to change for the better. The Federal Government has started community consultations about human rights, and is asking whether we need a bill or charter to protect them. It’s time for young people to have their say about this
decision – because it’s your right.
Working with some amazing young people, the Australian Human Rights Group and Youthlaw have put together a range of easy to use tools so young people can have their say easily, safely and quickly.
There are 3 ‘youth friendly’ ways young people can get their message
to the government:
1) They can use our easy online opinion form at
www.humanrightsact.tv/submission
2) They can send an SMS to 0428 415 939 saying what human rights are
important to them, or how they want them protected. Remember to include your name and post code, and we will forward it to the
consultation for you. Messages cost your standard text message rate.
3) Make a videoblog, or youtube clip, and upload it at
www.humanrightsact.tv/submission
Submissions must be received by May 29.
THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS & YOUNG PEOPLE FORUM February 25, 2009
THE GLOBAL FINANCIAL CRISIS & YOUNG PEOPLE FORUM
The RMIT youth work team would like to invite you to: The Global
Financial Crisis & Young People: A free forum exploring the impacts of the financial meltdown on Australia’s young people.
Friday March 13th, from 2.30 – 5.00pm
RMIT City Campus, 56.3.94 (corner of Lygon and Queensberry Streets.
Ground floor)
RSVP to: youthworkrmit@gmail.com
With speakers:
Dr Richard Heaney, talking about the causes and impacts of the
financial crisis for non-economists. Richard is a professor of finance at the RMIT University. He has published over 50 refereed
publications, working in the area of financial markets, commodity
pricing, corporate governance and various aspects of corporate finance.
Associate Professor Chris Chamberlain, looking at the impacts of the crisis on housing and homelessness among young people. Chris is the Director of the Centre for Applied Social Research, RMIT University and author of numerous publications on housing and homelessness, including Counting the Homeless 2006.
Nicholas Wyman, exploring the falling employment opportunities in
Australia for young people and the need to maintain commitment to skills development Nicholas is the CEO of WPC Group, one of the
largest employers of apprentices and trainees in Australia, with 500 Apprentices and trainees across Australia.
Kasy Chambers, talking about the impact of the crisis on social
service provision, especially the many social services used by young people Kasy is the Executive Director of Anglicare Australia, a national network of care and social justice agencies of the Anglican church.
Source: RMIT
YDAS ADVOCACY TRAINING February 25, 2009
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YDAS ADVOCACY TRAINING
When: 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday March 21 and
10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday March 22
Where: Youth Affairs Council of Victoria, Level 2, 172 Flinders St
Melbourne
This weekend workshop hosted by the Youth Disability Advocacy Service
is designed to increase the capacity of young people to advocate for
themselves.
Here are some things that you will get out of the course:
1. Improved understanding of advocacy
2. Increased awareness of advocacy strategies
3. Increased understanding of disability rights, how to make
complaints and the law
4. Improved problem-solving, communication and assertiveness skills
5. Ability to apply knowledge of advocacy to a specific advocacy issue
that is important to you
6. Free lunch
7. The opportunity to meet other young people
Young people with a disability living in Victoria who are aged between
12 and 25 can take this course for FREE and have their transport
reimbursed up to the value of $100
Young people from rural and regional Victoria will be supported to
attend with overnight accommodation in Melbourne
Attendant support and AUSLAN interpreting will be provided during the
training sessions upon request. Support that is needed outside of the
training sessions will need to be arranged and funded by the participant.
For more information or an application form, contact info@yacvic.org.au
or call Liz on 03 9267 3799, Toll-Free 1300 727 176, or SMS 0412 814 851
Applications close Friday February 27
Source: YDAS
HAVE YOUR SAY ON MINIMUM / JUNIOR WAGES February 25, 2009
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The Australian Fair Pay Commission has begun the 2009 Minimum Wage Review. This means that the Commission is setting the rate for the minimum wage for the next year. In its investigations it will also be looking at minimum wages for `junior employees, employees to whom training arrangements apply and employees with disabilities.’
YACVic believes it’s vital that young people have a say on this important issue. We will be hosting a consultation with young people to include their perspectives in our submission to the Commission.
YACVic consultation with young people on minimum and junior wages:
Date: March 3rd, 2009
Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Venue: YACVic office, Level 2, 172 Flinders St Melbourne
If you would like to attend please contact Liz on 9267 3799 or info@yacvic.org.au with your name, age, email and phone number.
Snacks will be provided and all participants will receive a JB Hi Fi voucher worth $30.00 for their time. Places are limited, so please get in touch ASAP to register.
Cheers
Liz Leahy
Admin Officer
Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Inc
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