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25.01.2022 If you've got time give this important survey a fill :)

25.01.2022 Important survey if you're 16-25! Help services, promotion and resources be more relevant to you and WA.

24.01.2022 Get applying for this wicked opportunity to take part in the AHCWA Youth Health Conference!

23.01.2022 Regional young people needed for Ministerial Youth Advisory Council! Applications are now open for the WA Ministerial Youth Advisory Council (MYAC), a group of 12 young Western Australians age 1525 providing input and advice to the Minister for Youth. Members will be appointed for a two-year term and remunerated for their time for providing expertise on issues as diverse as youth homelessness, gender equality, youth health policy and education.... Nominations close Friday 15 January 2021. Apply here: https://www.communities.wa.gov.au//ministerial-youth-advis

23.01.2022 RESPECT STARTS WITH YOU Wonderful WA video about the importance of challenging disrespectful behaviour and comments about women and how we can all be leaders for change.

22.01.2022 Help out YACWA and complete their 2020 Youth Sector Survey Once a year, YACWA takes a temperature check on how we're performing and where we can do better. If you can spare 10 minutes, this is a chance to offer meaningful feedback to YACWA about the work we've done over the last 12+ months - everything from our COVID-19 response and our social media to the handful of physical events we've held and the work of our youth-led networks.... We'll also be have a $50 gift card up for grabs for one lucky respondent. We're looking forward to hearing from you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YACWA2020SectorSurvey

22.01.2022 Budding playwright or interested in learning how to be? Check this out!

22.01.2022 Accessibility and COVID-19 Survey We encourage all young people living with disability and/or mental illness to respond to the Accessibility and COVID-19 Survey. Responding will take about five minutes of your time and it will help us to better understand your unique COVID experiences, focusing on how accessibility has been shaped and changed throughout the pandemic.... https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSe4QCdBILX8Cl9Gqp/viewform See more

22.01.2022 Stop Cyberbullying Campaign Youth Legal Services have partnered with more than 20 of Western Australia’s biggest youth social media influencers to launch an anti-cyberbullying campaign aiming to increase awareness of and create conversations around cyberbulling within the 14 to 25-year-old age bracket, and encourage victims and supporters to use a ‘#stop’ emoji to both draw awareness to the behaviour, and halt it in its tracks. If you want to support the campaign, draw a stop... sign on your hand, tag @stopcyberbullyingwa on Instagram and spread the word. More info here: https://stop-bullying.com.au/ https://stop-bullying.com.au/ See more

17.01.2022 Free Training in Advocacy & Campaigning next Monday! We're teaming up with Prevent Support Heal to host a FREE all-day training workshop to develop and strengthen your skills in campaigning and advocacy. This workshop will cover a variety of tools and strategies essential to campaigning, including talking to the media, effective phone-banking & door-knocking. using social media to spread your message, impactful storytelling and engaging with your MP.... You’ll be learning from veteran campaigner, journalist and media consultant Sarah Quinton from Prevent, Support, Heal and mental health policy experts from the WA Association for Mental Health. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/advocacy-and-campaigning-a-ski

16.01.2022 Everyone has a great story to share - apply apply!

16.01.2022 PAID YOUTH ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITY! The Ministerial Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) was established in 2017 to provide advice to the Minister for Youth on matters relating to young people. MYAC is comprised of 12 young Western Australians, aged 1525 years, who draw upon their relevant knowledge, experience and skills. MYAC has provided input and advice on matters such as:... violence in schools young carers and review of the Carers Recognition Act 2004 the Western Australian Youth Health Policy 20182023 the Law Reform Commission's review of Gender Reassignment Laws the review of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) exceptions Stronger Together: WA's Plan for Gender Equality the Residential Tenancies Act review 2019. MYAC is currently seeking new members, for a two-year term. Applications close on Friday 15 January 2021 for a term to commence in mid-2021.https://www.communities.wa.gov.au//ministerial-youth-advis

15.01.2022 We are loving this speech given by the Great Southerns own Mica at Curtin Universities Psychology graduation last week. Mica speaks openly and honestly about growing up, new careers, taking breaks, mental health and the power of "just keep swimming" or stopping to float <3

15.01.2022 COVID-19 Recovery Resource Hub Now Live We are so excited to be launching our COVID-19 Recovery Resource Hub! This is a central place that collates all of the resources we have been releasing for young people, youth sector and promoting youth voices.... We're also incredibly excited to announce our COVID-19 Youth Experience Papers which were developed with the COVID-19 YACWA Steering Committee. These papers outline the consultations held by YACWA with young people about their experiences of COVID-19 and their ambitions for recovery. It should be read in conjunction with our COVID-19 Youth Recovery Framework. https://www.yacwa.org.au/covid-19-resources/

15.01.2022 GET ON BOARD AND REGISTER!!! The Youth Futures Summit is a week-long virtual event that seeks to bring together thousands of diverse people across multiple sectors and communities to re-imagine education, training and employment systems for young people, and the rest of Australia.

15.01.2022 It Starts With Us: Youth Summit The Museum of Freedom and Tolerance Human Rights and Responsibilities Campaign (HRXHR) are hosting a free youth summit, It Starts With Us, in partnership with the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network of Western Australia on Saturday 10 October. The event will be aligned with Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; the right to education, and aims to give youth the opportunity to reimagine their education. Thirty youth are invited to be a part of the workshop presented by a diverse mix-up of speakers equipping them with tools, stories and skills to change our world. Centred around voice, participants will attend several workshops where they can listen, be inspired and collaborative with other passionate youth.https://www.hrxhr.org/blog/article26

15.01.2022 Very important training happening in Katanning - sign up and head along! ---------------------------------------------------------- Learn how to help yourself and your mates - click on the flyer for RSVP details.

15.01.2022 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH? WANT TO BE BE INVOLVED IN RESEARCH TO HELP ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE? CHECK THIS OUT! Expression of Interest: Embrace at Telethon Kids Institute Youth Reference Group Young people living in Western Australia, 14 to 24 years with a passion for improving mental health outcomes for children and young people are invited to join a Youth Reference Group for Embrace at Telethon Kids institute.... Embrace at Telethon Kids Institute brings together researchers whose main aim is to make a positive difference to the mental health outcomes of children and young people living in Western Australia. What am I expected to do? Attend and participate in scheduled meetings Act as a sounding board for research projects proposed by researchers Introduce research ideas, based on lived experience of mental health concerns Provide feedback on components of research projects such as survey questions, language, flyers, posters, and more Provide advice on how best to engage young people in research What skills or experience do I need? A passion for improving the mental health of children and young people is all that is needed. Young people with lived experience of mental health concerns are welcome as well as advocates for promoting positive mental wellbeing. Young people aged 14-17 years will require parental/carer consent to join the reference group. How long am I expected to be involved? The Embrace Youth Reference Group positions will be offered for a period of two years or until you reach age 25 years (whichever comes first). Where will meetings be held? The meetings will be held virtually via Zoom with at least one face-to-face meeting per year (if possible). It is expected that there will be between two and three meeting per year. There may be other meetings scheduled for specific research projects dependent upon the researchers. What support is offered? A $35 per hour honorarium for meetings attended is offered by Embrace. What do you need to know about me? Below are some questions about yourself. We are asking you these questions to ensure that the Reference Group is diverse and inclusive and reflective of the population of young people. We will protect your privacy, this information will not be shared further than our Embrace team. https://uwa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wyTdNwAl26D8b3

14.01.2022 Youth Workers Unite #11: Aboriginal Young People and Mental Health YACWA's COVID-19 response and resiliency series continues this Wednesday 13 August at 9.30am with a special focus on supporting Aboriginal young people with a holistic approach to mental health. In this free webinar, educator, youth worker and mentor Shaun Nannup will explore the impact of COVID-19 on exacerbating the ongoing inter-generational trauma faced by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young p...eople in the community. Shaun will provide youth workers with culturally informed and tangible tools to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with their mental health and wellbeing.

13.01.2022 REGIONAL CHAMP #8 DECLAN! Learn more about the miraculous Declan below! If you'd like to nominate a "good egg" you know to be a Regional Champ DM or email us at [email protected] 1. Where are you in the world and what do you do with your time? I am currently living in Fremantle, where I work part time as a disability support worker and part time actor/entertainer. I do all kinds of performance roles such as role play acting for the police, Bogan bingo, theatre, TV commercial...s and the list goes on. 2. What do you wish you knew in high school? School wants you to take the congested freeway to life, which is fine, but there are so many back roads with cool views that aren’t on the ‘School map’. Hold onto your dream, it will always take you somewhere. 3. What do you think is unique about living or growing up in regional WA compared to a big city? You know pretty much everyone by the first and last name, I miss that. You make friends with a unique bond that can’t be found anywhere else. 4. Why are you a role model to others? I guess that I have stayed true to myself and what I wanted to give a go in life, even after lots of fails, I am still going and loving it. 5. If you could put a short message on a gigantic billboard, what would it say? Be great, do kind, stay magical! See more

13.01.2022 2021 Internship Program for USAsia Centre Opportunity overview The Perth USAsia Centre hosts a prestigious and high-quality Internship Program for university students with experience in (or a passion for): international relations; economics, business and trade; Asian studies; and/or international law.... The Intern will assist the Perth USAsia Centre advance its research, analysis, publication and stakeholder engagement initiatives focusing on Western Australia and Australia’s economic and strategic relationships in the Indo-Pacific region. The Intern will, under supervision from the Research Team, undertake a variety of research tasks to contribute to and gain experience from the Centre’s research, policy development and advocacy engagements. Responsibilities include: Collect data, review policy documents, undertake analysis and produce findings Independently devise, design and author 800-1000 word articles under tight deadlines Edit research reports for publication, aimed at a diversity of topic-expert and broader national and international audiences Represent the Centre at dialogues and events, and compose summaries that capture key messages and themes Support ad hoc tasks required by the Research Team Semester 1 2021: Week Beginning 22 February Week Beginning 17 May APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN AND WILL CLOSE AT 5PM FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY Interviews will be held between February 10th February 16th 2021

13.01.2022 We are so proud to know Tiffany and get to work with her through RYLD - what a legend! <3

13.01.2022 Online bullying is still bullying. Your words have power, use them for good.

11.01.2022 We are applying for this - anyone else?!

11.01.2022 Is this you? Apply apply apply!

11.01.2022 Are you an LGBTIQA+ young person living in regional WA? YACWA want to hear from you! YACWA & YPN are teaming up to organise an online consultation for LGBTQIA+ regional young people to discuss their experiences of COVID-19. If you'd like to participate you'll receive a $50 eftpos voucher for your time.

11.01.2022 We know a lot of young people are uncertain about whether it’s time to go back to the doctor. If you have been putting off that doctor’s appointment, this is th...e sign that now is the time to go see your GP. It’s really important to make sure you’re looking after your general health and wellbeing during this time and we encourage all young people in WA to go see their doctor to: set up your mental health plan get your medical prescriptions updated get an STI test (Sexually Transmitted Infections) access Telehealth services (via video call or phone) schedule your annual health check-up manage chronic illnesses It’s important that if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms (Shortness of Breath, Coughing, Sore Throat, Fever) you call your doctor ahead of time as they will have a plan in place to manage patients with COVID-19 symptoms. More information Bulk Billing GP in WA: Find a Bulk Billing GP in Western Australia here: https://healthengine.com.au/find/bulk-billing-gp/WA/ Telehealth: A lot of GPs and medical practices are offering appointments over the phone or video call, these are often referred to as telehealth appointments. It’s a good idea to contact your medical centre and ask if this is something they offer. However, we at YACWA acknowledge that many young people may experience barriers such as not having access to stable internet and digital technology to be able to access Telehealth. Safety Precautions: Medical centres across Western Australia have continued to ensure rigorous infection control (of waiting and appointment rooms), limiting patient numbers inside, maintaining physical distancing in waiting rooms. If you have concerns about picking up COVID-19 at your GP clinic we recommend you can call them ahead of time to ask what practices they have in place to keep you safe. Image description: A blue background with pink, orange and yellow stripes at the bottom. There is text with icons that read "it's time to go to you doctor" "set up your mental health plan, get your medical prescriptions updated, get tested for STIs, access telehealth services (via video call or phone), health check up, manage chronic illness"

10.01.2022 Women Kicking Goals in STEMM Webinar happening this Wednesday! This Women's History Month join us for a discussion on empowering women in STEM with three leaders and future leaders. They will discuss their fascinating, barrier-breaking work in shark biology and wildlife forensic genetics, computing and information technology, aerospace engineering and future space exploration, empowering women to pursue STEM careers. Register here: https://statedept.zoomgov.com//6/WN_RnRyIo9sSVyLTfI9XW6pFg

09.01.2022 Have you thought about the upcoming state election and how/if young people are being considered? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P64DioUzB2s

08.01.2022 REGIONAL CHAMP #9 GINA! Learn more about the marvellous Gina below! If you'd like to nominate a "good egg" you know to be a Regional Champ DM or email us at [email protected] 1. Where are you in the world and what do you do with your time? I am in the South West of Western Australia, working in Bunbury and living in the broader Busselton area. During the week you can usually find me out and about talking to the community about tertiary education pathways and courses. On weeke...nds, you can usually find me in the veggie garden or out and about exploring all the region has to offer with the dog by my side. 2. What do you wish you knew in high school? Breathe out. You can do all you want enjoy where you are. And that with time, life grows richer and deeper. Revel in it all. 3. What do you think is unique about living or growing up in regional WA compared to a big city? A University tutor once directly asked me if I was from the country. Having not spent much time with me, I was a little taken back. They said they knew I was from the country as I seems so comfortable talking to anyone, and spoke with unabashed honesty. 4. Why are you a role model to others? Instantly uncomfortable with that concept but working on it. Work out what lights your fire and spend your days doing it. Its all made a lot easier by having a community of beautiful humans to spend your time with. 5. If you could put a short message on a gigantic billboard, what would it say? you do not just wake up and become the butterfly growth is a process rupi kaur’s wisdom. See more

06.01.2022 EXCITING NEW PROJECT FROM OUR FRIENDS AT YACWA! If you work for a community organisation that supports young people you should check out this great new initiative to bridge the digital divide. Image Description: Purple background with silhouettes of two hands holding up smartphones. White title text reads: Youth Digital Inclusion Project. Yellow wifi signal sits underneath the title text. More text appears under wifi signal. Applications now open until 5pm, 4th September. Apply at https://www.yacwa.org.au/ydi. The words ‘now open’ and ‘4th September’ are highlighted in yellow. Bottom right-hand corner features the YACWA logo. Bottom left hand corner features the Department of Communities’ logo.

06.01.2022 Woohoo @theyepproject have an opening for regional workshops!!

06.01.2022 IT’S WEAR IT PURPLE DAY YA’LL At RYLD we want ALL your people to be supported and celebrated for being exactly who they are. This is a fabulous day that helps us all give a shout out to young LGBTIAQ+ and show them that we have their backs! We will fight, support, educate and advocate until hopefully we live in a world that doesn’t discriminate but learns to embrace the beauty that is humanity

05.01.2022 Get those applications in folks! New regional scholarships open for travel and accomodation too!

04.01.2022 This is a wonderful group to get involved with, meet like minded people, learn new skills and positively influence WA :)

04.01.2022 FREE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR PERTH BASED YOUNG PEOPLE! Have you ever wanted to learn how to make real change in your community? The Youth Affairs Council of WA have teamed up with Prevent Support Heal to host a FREE training workshop in tools and strategies for campaigning and advocacy on 14 December 2020. Open to any young person with an interest in creating social change, attendees will use the Prevent Support Heal campaign as a lens to help you develop your skills and lea...rn how to build the movements you're passionate about. RSVP is essential and places are limited, so register via the Humanitix link now! www.events.humanitix.com/advocacy-and-campaigning-a-skills- See more

04.01.2022 Check out YACWAs new Youth Digital Inclusion Project!! The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on many issues that already existed in society. One of these is the digital divide. During the height of the pandemic when schools and facilities closed and the majority of services went online, many of our State’s most vulnerable young people with no access to digital devices found they no longer had access to social and health supports. The Youth Digital Inclusion (YDI) project ...has been developed to respond to the digital divide experienced by vulnerable young people across our State. The Department of Communities has given YACWA a grant to distribute approximately 300 refurbished ICT devices to young people aged 16 to 24 in need. The majority of these devices will be smartphones accompanied by 6 month data packages. Young people will be identified through eligible community organisations who will apply on their behalf through a time-limited application process. https://www.yacwa.org.au/youth-digital-inclusion-project/ See more

04.01.2022 Did you know that Australian Volunteer programs have gone online? You can now volunteer with an NGO organisation anywhere in the world from your own home! The website is constantly being updated but it's easiest to be on the mailing list, check the latest opportunities out here: https://www.australianvolunteers.com/assignments/

04.01.2022 Are you an LGBTIQA+ young person living in regional WA? YACWA want to hear from you!!! YACWA & YPN are teaming up to organise an online consultation for LGBTQIA+ regional young people to discuss their experiences of COVID-19. If you'd like to participate you'll receive a $50 eftpos voucher for your time. https://events.humanitix.com/regional-lgbtiqa-covid-consult

03.01.2022 Last night RYLD President went to see Rams, an amazing movie filmed in the beautiful regional town of Mt Barker! Have you seen it yet? What better way to use a movie voucher that RYLD received for doing some consultancy for the @youthaffairscouncilofwa by asking regional young people about the impact COVID had/is having on them. Cheers YACWA!

02.01.2022 Congratulations to the 2021 ABC Heywire competition winners! We celebrated their achievements and stories by hosting an hour-long livestream event via the ABC Australia YouTube Channel. Check it out!