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Extending care works – just ask us

Contributor, Thursday, 30th June 2022 -  New South Wales is now the only jurisdiction that doesn’t extend comprehensive support to care leavers beyond the age of 18. Here, the Youth Advisory Group of Uniting’s Extended Care Program responds to the NSW state budget neglecting to consider

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It’s good that children’s mental health is finally being addressed – but there is more to do

Deb Tsorbaris, Thursday, 30th June 2022 -  Despite immense progress in the space, infant mental health remains comparatively unaddressed and often poorly understood, writes Deb Tsorbaris.
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Decision to raise detention age in Tasmania only a ‘first step’ in youth justice reform

Danielle Kutchel, Friday, 10th June 2022 -  Advocates say more action is needed for the welfare of children.

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Re-imagining the child protection system

Dr Lisa J. Griffiths, Thursday, 9th June 2022 -  In the wake of conversations about the excessive workloads of child protection workers, Dr Lisa J. Griffiths questions why we keep focusing on the flaws in the system, instead of talking about how we fix it.

Youth matters

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Labor promised a better future. Now what? A perspective from a young Australian

Ally Cooper, Wednesday, 1st June 2022 -  The newly elected Labor government strikes a more progressive note than its predecessor, but sadly lacks in some key areas. Will they deliver? Ally Cooper puts the ALP on notice.
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Not for profit helps students soar

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 11th April 2022 -  A not for profit in Western Sydney is helping stop disadvantaged students from falling through the cracks.

Youth matters

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Federal budget ignores young people and our future

Ashley Oehler, Wednesday, 30th March 2022 -  Overall, the budget demonstrates the clear lack of consideration for young people, writes Ashley Oehler in their youth take on the budget.

Youth matters

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Student mental health is a vital part of education

Aakriti, Friday, 11th March 2022 -  We need teachers, parents, carers, families and the community to listen to us and understand how serious this is, write VicSRC executive committee members Aakriti, Gitaanjali and Jasmine.

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How to support young people on their digital journeys

Deb Tsorbaris, Wednesday, 23rd February 2022 -  Deb Tsorbaris reflects on the ways we can empower children, young people and families to use the internet as a force for good.

Youth matters

hospitality worker being shouted at by couple in a cafe

The customer is not always right…

Ani Prakash, Thursday, 3rd February 2022 -  Ani Prakash reflects on what must be done to protect retail and hospitality workers, many of whom are young people, from facing increasing abuse from customers.

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