HUMAN RIGHTS FOR AUSTRALIA- WHAT DO YOU THINK? April 23, 2009

Update from YACVic

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HUMAN RIGHTS FOR AUSTRALIA–WHAT DO YOU THINK?
YACVic consultation 20th May 4-6pm
Level 2, 172 Flinders Street Melbourne Vic 3000

The Federal Government has announced a national consultation on human rights for Australia. YACvic will be writing a submission for the National Human Rights Consultation and we want to include what your opinions are so don’t miss out on this chance to get your views represented at a federal level!

Come along in order to meet and discuss your ideas about human rights with other young people

Under the spotlight:

Ø Young people and human rights in general
Ø What human rights you think are important to young people
Ø Which human rights need to be better protected for young people

You will be reimbursed for travel and time. Food will be provided.
Places limited — so book in quickly!

REGISTRATION
To register for this free event: email / post / fax this form back to Liz Leahy with the following details:

Full Name:
Age:
I am under 18 — please send me a parental / guardian consent form [ ]

Contact phone no:

Email:

Postcode:

Email info@yacvic.org.au
Fax 096391622
Post Level 2, 172 Flinders Street Melbourne Vic 3000

Source: YACVic

YACVIC YOUTH REFERENCE GROUP (YRG) March 5, 2009

Update from YACVic
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YACVIC YOUTH REFERENCE GROUP (YRG)
There are still a few places available on our YRG for our young members to become more involved with YACVic. The YRG play an essential role in giving young people a voice in our policy submissions. We will also be looking to involve the YRG with our two-day conference later in the year. If you would like more information or a nomination form to fill out, contact Liz on
(03) 9267 3799 or info@yacvic.org.au.

YDAS ADVOCACY TRAINING February 25, 2009

YACVic Update
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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

YACVic update
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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