Active Kids Holiday Calendar
Details holiday programs from all over Western Australia focusing on sport and recreation opportunities for school-aged children.
Act Now
Act Now connects young people with opportunities to learn more about their world and take action on the social issues they care about.
Australian Government Office for Youth
The Australian Government Office for Youth within the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations aims to support better public policy development that takes account of the impact on young Australians.
Australian Electoral Commission
Your Right to Vote. Did you know that it is compulsory to vote once you turn 18? It is essential to fill out both State and Federal enrolment forms if you want to have your say on upcoming issues. It is also necessary to update your enrolment every time you move.
Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (ACYS)
The Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies (ACYS) is a not-for-profit organisation, which aims to provide information on the complex and wide-ranging issues that affect young people today, from early adolescence to early adult years.
Australian of the Year Awards
Recognise and reward someone who makes you proud to be an Australian.
Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) is a national collaboration of researchers, policy makers and practitioners from a broad range of disciplines who together are building a better future for Australian's children and young people.
Australian Youth Affairs Coalition
The Australian Youth Affairs Coalition (AYAC) is Australia's non-government youth affairs peak body. AYAC aims to represent the rights and interests of young people at a national and international level and provide policy advice to government and the community on issues affecting young people and the youth sector.
Australian Youth Mentoring Network
The Australian Youth Mentoring Network is a national hub for youth mentoring research, tools and resources. The Australian Youth Mentoring Network aims to work with interested youth mentoring organisations and practitioners to foster the growth and development of high quality mentoring programs for young people in Australia by providing a national base of collaboration, support, guidance and expertise.
Beyond Blue
A national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. Also, check out www.ybblue.com.au, an initiative of Beyond Blue and the Toowong Private Hostpital, which addresses youth suicide, youth depression awareness and prevention as a whole.
Boys’ Brigade of Western Australia, The
The Boys' Brigade in Western Australia has been successfully operating youth work programs since 1895 when the first company started at the Wesley Church, Perth. The Brigade is responsible for programs which focus on training and developing boys and young men through physical, spiritual, social and educational activities.
Commissioner for Children and Young People WA
The Commissioner promotes and monitors the wellbeing of Western Australia's children and young people (under the age of 18) and is responsible for consulting and advocating on their behalf. (Sponsor - WA Youth Awards)
Community Services Excellence Awards
The Awards celebrate and recognise the contribution of the state's community services industry and provide a formal opportunity for the sector to showcase their role in shaping and strengthening communities. They are presented by the Department for Communities in association with WACOSS.
Country Arts WA
Country Arts WA helps regional communities use culture and the arts as part of their community's development.
Cybersmart
Cybersmart is part of the Australian Government’s cybersafety program and was developed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority .Cybersmart provides activities, resources and practical advice to help kids, teens and parents safely enjoy the online world. Cybersmart also offers training and resources for schools and materials for library staff.
Department of Health
Western Australia's public health system aims to ensure healthier, longer and better lives for all Western Australians and to protect the health of our community by providing a safe, high quality, accountable, and sustainable health care system.
Direct It! South West Online Youth Directory
This site has been created as a resource to provide up-to-date information on services, events and programs for young people in the South West.
Disability Services Commission
The primary focus of the Disability Services Commission is to make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, their families and their carers.
Dreamfit
Our 2006 WA Young Person of the Year, Darren Lomman, took on a personal challenge to make a friend's dream come true by successfully designing and building a motorcycle that can be ridden without needing to use legs. Dreamfit's aim is to provide innovative recreation and leisure equipment for people with disabilities, enabling them to participate in activities they never dreamt possible.
Drug and Alcohol Office
The Drug and Alcohol Office is the government agency that works across the government and non-government sectors to address drug and alcohol issues in the community.
Drug Aware
This website was created in response to the need to increase the availability of credible drug information for young people in Western Australia and has proven to be successful in attracting and maintaining a strong repeat visitor base. The site provides information on alcohol and other drugs, access to confidential professional counselling services through the Alcohol and Drug Information Service, FAQs, links to other relevant sites, and contact details for further information.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, The (Western Australia)
The Award is an international programme of activities for 14 to 23 year olds to help them learn new skills, help others and experience adventures.
Dust Echoes
Online animated Dreamtime stories from the ABC.
EMERGE Youth Music Program
Fairbridge
Fairbridge is a major youth charitable organisation in Western Australia that works with children with a disability, young people at risk, young people with drug problems, the unemployed, young people in our justice system, young people who are struggling with life, Indigenous young people and refugees.
Family Separation: A Guide for Teens (website / publication)
A booklet and website aimed at providing tips and advice on how to deal with family separation. A range of issues includes how to cope with emotions, dealing with change, adjusting to step-families, managing health and wellbeing, and maintaining studies and finances.
FPWA Sexual Health Services
Sexual health services for men and women including clinics, library services, counselling, youth services, education and training, and disability services. A confidential helpline is also available.
Frank Team, The (formerly Youth 2 Youth)
Based in NSW, The Frank Team helps schools, universities/colleges, councils and organisations to inspire and develop their young people by creating training, career development and enterprise opportunities.
Freedom Centre, The
The Freedom Centre provides peer support, information and referrals to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questions young people under the age of 26. Activities and courses are also offered.
Get the Facts
Get the Facts is the Western Australian Health Department's website for advice and information on relationships and safer sex. This site is designed especially for young people and includes information on issues such as body image, piercings and tattoos, and sexual identity.
Girls’ Brigade of Western Australia, The
The Girls’ Brigade is an interdenominational Christian youth organisation for girls in Pre-Primary to Year 12 and includes activities such as drama, sports, dance, craft, cooking and travel.
Government Agencies (Western Australia)
A link to Western Australian State Government agencies.
Green Schools Connect
Green Schools Connect is a partnership between Conservation Volunteers Australia, Australia's leading practical and conservation organisation, and Vodafone Foundation Australia. It was formed to help make environment projects in schools a reality.
Guides Western Australia
Guides is part of a worldwide organisation for girls and young women that offers opportunities to have fun, develop confidence and initiative, learn leadership skills, learn life skills and make friends.
Head Room
Mental health information and support for children, young people, parents and professionals.
Head2Head
Head2Head magazine provides WA mental health information to the community and is published three times a year, in summer, autumn and winter. The magazine is also available free-of-charge from local community mental health services, key government agencies, non-government organisations, public and private hospitals, public libraries, schools and universities.
Headspace
Headspace provides young people 12-25 and their families with information, support and advice on general health, mental health and wellbeing, alcohol and other drugs, education, employment, and other services.
Healthier WA Award 2012
Do you know an organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to building a healthier WA? Nominate them now and they could win a $10 000 grant. You can nominate any project or venture. It could be a school, community or sporting group, a business or non-profit organisation.
Healthway
Healthway aims to improve the health of Western Australians by working through partnerships and supporting targeted programs, which promote and facilitate healthy lifestyles, health policies and environments, and build the capacities of individuals, groups and communities to be healthier.
Hive, The
Created by the Department for Communities - Youth, The Hive is your online guide to over 700 youth organisations across the State.
IGNITE e-newsletter
IGNITE is a free, monthly e-newsletter with ideas to help young people develop their career aspirations and business ideas.
Inspire Foundation
Inspire combines technology with the direct involvement of young people to deliver proactical online programs to help prevent youth suicide and improve young people's mental and emotional wellbeing.
Joondalup Youth Support Services
Joondalup Youth Support Services provides accommodation, education, employment and support services to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Perth's northern suburbs.
Just for YOUths
If you're a person with a disability or are a sibling of a person with a disability, this website will provide you with resources where you can find information, support networks and services to help you.
Kidsafe WA
Kidsafe is the leading Australian, non-government, not-for-profit charitable organisation dedicated to preventing unintentional childhood injuries and reducing the deaths and disabilities associated with childhood "accidents" in children under the age of 15 years.
Kids Help Line
Kids Help Line is Australia's only free, confidential and anonymous, 24-hour telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25.
Law Stuff
Developed by the National Children's and Youth Law Centre to provide Australian children and young people with advice and information about their legal rights and responsibilities.
Leavers WA
Find out about how to plan the best Leavers ever, tips to keep you safe during your celebrations, advice for parents and guardians, and much more.
Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation
Lotterywest
(Supporter - WA Youth Awards)
Lovegoodbadugly
Giving good advice about love, from finding someone to knowing when your relationship is good or bad.
Make it Happen!
A quick and easy selection of links to assist you with planning, developing and running youth events.
Meerilinga
Meerilinga is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that promotes the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, working with children, their families, early chilhood professionals, planners and the community to raise the status of children in Western Australia.
Millennium Kids
Millennium Kids is a non-profit, non-government organisation run by young people aged 10-25 years, who want a greater say about the environment and the world in which we live.
Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention
This site seeks to increase access to, and availability of, suicide prevention information for professionals, researchers and community members.
Money Smart
Australian Securities and Investments Commission website with information for under 25s on managing money and budgeting.
Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN)
National policy and advocacy body that represents the rights and interests of migrant and newly-arrived young people.
My Crew
Developed by the City of Mandurah, in consultation with young people in the Mandurah community, this website provides information on youth services, recreation, education and training, events, employment, youth groups/clubs, concerts, transport timetables, cinema session times, weather, surf reports and much more.
National Youth Affairs Research Scheme
Established in 1985, the National Youth Affairs Research Scheme (NYARS) is a co-operative funding program between the Australian, State and Territory Governments. NYARS research findings assist with the formulation and assessment of policy development and implementation by Australian, State and Territory Ministers and Departments responsible for youth affairs.
Nest, The
Do you want to have a say in your future? The Nest is a project focusing on the development of a national action plan for the wellbeing of the youth of Australia. Complete a survey or leave a comment on the blog about youth issues or share your own ideas about how to improve the health and wellbeing of young people.
Office of Multicultural Interests
The Office of Multicultural Interests co-ordinates the development of State Government policies and programs to promote multiculturalism and meet the needs of Western Australians from diverse cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds.
Our Community
This website contains information on grants, business and community partnerships, training and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Parliament of Australia
A link to the website of the Federal Parliament of Australia.
Parliament of Western Australia
A link to the website for Western Australia's Parliament.
Western Australia Police
The Western Australian Police are responsible for policing the largest single police jurisdiction in the world, an area covering 2.5 million square kilometres.
Propel Youth Arts WA
Propel Youth Arts WA is the peak body for youth arts in Western Australia dedicated to creating opportunities for young people to engage in the Arts. (Sponsor - WA Youth Awards)
Reach Out!
A web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves get through tough times by providing information, support and referrals on a range of issues including depression, relationships and sexual health.
REAL Magazine
A magazine created by young people for young people.
Road Safety, Office of
The Office of Road Safety manages and coordinates the activities of the Road Safety Council of Western Australia to reduce road trauma and develop community education campaigns.
SAFE in Oz
SAFE in Oz offers workshops and consultancy services to improve mental health practices. They provide specialist training for professionals to increase understanding of self-abuse and help improve mental health practices for those affected, including self-abusers, carers, families and friends. Other workshops aim to promote better mental health in the workplace.
There are two upcoming workshops, 'An Introduction to Working with Individuals that Self-Abuse', in Western Australia. They will be held on 14-15 June 2012 in Geraldton, and 23-24 July 2012 in Welshpool, Perth. For more details and registration forms for these workshops, go to the SAFE in Oz website.
Samaritans Crisis Line
The Samaritans Crisis Line runs a 24/7 telephone service called Youthline for young people who are lonely, despairing or suicidal. t: 9388 2500 Toll free country line: 1800 198 313 (charges apply for mobile phones)
Schools First 2012
Applications are now open for NAB's Schools First 2012 Awards. NAB Schools FIrst aims to encourage community partnerships with schools across Australia, to give schools more support in the education of young people and to help them engage with their own communities. 130 prizes valued up to $140 000 are available.
Scitech Discovery Centre
Scitech is a fun, educational and engaging science centre conveniently located in the heart of Perth. As Western Australia's leading science education institution, this unique centre offers interactive science experiences the whole family will enjoy.
Scout Association of Australia, The (Western Australian Branch)
The aim of Scouting is to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of young people so that they take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens, and as a member of their local, national and international communities.
Small Business Development Corporation
The Small Business Development Corporation is a State Government agency focused on the development of the small business sector and is committed to championing the cause of small business.
Somazone
Somazone is an Australian website developed by young people for young people that provides fast, free, anonymous access to quality-assured health information. Somazone is a program of the Australian Drug Foundation (ADF) and aims to empower young people to address their physical, emotional and social health needs.
South East Region Youth Inter Agency (SERYIA) Service and Events Directory
The South East Region Youth Inter Agency (SERYIA) offers a range of information on services and events for young people living in the South East metropolitan region of Perth. The service provider section includes an online directory of services available for young people in the region, such as education and training, drug and alcohol, sport, health and more. The website also hosts a calendar of upcoming events for young people in the area.
Sport and Recreation, Department of
The Department of Sport and Recreation is the lead agency responsible for the implementation of government policy and initiatives in sport and recreation. It aims to contribute to the healthy lifestyles of Western Australians by increasing physical activity in the community through sport and recreation.
STI Prevention
The Australian Government recently launched a new national sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention program sexual health campaign to raise young people's awareness about the risks of infection and to generate a sense of personal responsibility to help prevent the spread of STIs. Visit www.australia.gov.au/sti for valuable information on STI prevention, testing and treatment, the risks of unprotected sex, and tips on how to negotiate condom use.
TAFEWA
Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
The Institute's mission is to improve and promote the health and wellbeing of all children through high quality research.
Transperth
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Vibe Australia
Vibe Australia is about encouraging Indigenous young people through secondary education and beyond so they can successfully secure employment and training opportunities. Check out profiles of positive role models and big name stars, as well as interesting, up-beat stories from right across the country, focusing on sports, health, arts, culture, and more.
Volunteering Australia
The national peak body working to advance volunteering in the Australian community, the role of Volunteering Australia is to represent the diverse views and needs of the volunteer sector while promoting the activity of volunteering as one of enduring social, cultural and economic value.
Volunteering WA
Volunteering WA aims to build strong communities through volunteering and provides a range of resources, services and support so that people in Western Australia are aware of and understand the nature and scope of volunteer activity.
WAM Schools Alive!
WAM Schools Alive and Healthway Smarter than Smoking bring popular local music and workshops to schools in Western Australia.
Western Australian Electoral Commission
It is not only your right, but your legal obligation to vote once you turn 18. It is essential to fill out both State and Federal enrolment forms to vote in upcoming elections and future referendums. It is also necessary to update your enrolment every time you move. You can be fined if you fail to vote. Enrolment and change of enrolment forms are available on this website.
Work4Youth
Getting a job is an exciting event, especially that very first job and that first pay! Wageline provides lots of resources to help you understand all about work.
Worksafe SmartMove
A safety and resource package for Years 10, 11 and 12 high school students going on to work experience and work placements.
YOH Fest
Western Australia's biggest youth performing arts event gives high school students throughout the State the opportunity to take part in an innovative and revolutionary approach to health education. This annual theatre event requires high school students to work together to construct and perform their own dance sequence, drama play, art piece, media production or song performance on a relevant youth health theme.
Young Achievement Australia
Youth Achievement Australia's mission is to build partnerships with business, government, education and the community to provide all Australians, particularly young Australians, the opportunity to access vital business enterprise programs regardless of location, circumstances, curricula choice, career paths or academic strengths.
Young Business Network
The Young Business Network (YBN) is the central portal for young Western Australian entrepreneurs 18 to 25 years of age in providing business information and support.
Young Carers WA
Do you help care for a family member with a disability, chronic or mental illness or drug or alcohol issue? The Young Carers WA website offers useful information for young carers, families, schools and service providers.
Young Media Australia
Young Media Australia exists to promote a quality media environment for Australian children and to raise community awareness of the needs of children and young people in relation to print, electronic and screen based media.
Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia
The Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia is the peak body for the Western Australian youth affairs sector and aims to be a united, independent and active advocate for the non-government youth sector serving the young people of Western Australia.
Youth Engage
YouthEngage promotes the meaningful participation and sustained involvement of young people in activities that strive to create a world free of abuse and violence.
Youth Focus
Youth Focus offers free counselling to young people aged 12 to 18 years, who are showing early signs associated with suicide, depression and self harm. Family counselling is also available to help families to deal with these issues and help build stronger relationships and lines of support.
Youth Say No
This website contains helpful information for young people about family and domestic violence, dating violence, and how to support your friend if they are being abused.
Youth Volunteering Forum
Volunteering Western Australia is holding the Western Australian Youth Volunteering Forum on 19 May 2012, 10.30am to 4.00pm at the Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club, Leighton Beach, Fremantle. The fourm is open to all young people interested in volunteering. It is free, and lunch will be provided. Spaces are limited and restricted to two participants per organisation, so register now.