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Wellbeing of children and young people in care 2010-11
The South Australian Guardian for Children and Young People monitors the circumstances of children under the guardianship, or in the custody, of the Minister for Education and Child Development. This report summarises feedback and findings during monitoring of services. Original article
Unemployed youth mix job search with study
Statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that most 15- to 19-year olds who are classified as unemployed are studying. Original article
17 May 2013
Youth reach out for mental health help online
A study by the Inspire Foundation has found that young people in distress are more likely to look for mental health help online rather than seek help from a professional. Original article
17 May 2013
Queensland out of step on age of consent laws
Age of consent laws for heterosexuals and homosexuals should be brought in line with each other in an overhaul which also focuses on age differences in prosecutions, according to Queensland's Youth Advocacy Centre. Original article
17 May 2013
AYAC reports on the Federal Budget and youth issues
The Deputy-Director of the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition was in Canberra for the release of the Government's budget. He reports on the issues that will affect young Australians. Original article
17 May 2013
Making Australian health and welfare data available
David Kalisch, Director and CEO, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, talks about the importance of making data publicly available in order for government and service delivery organisations to be more effective. Original article
17 May 2013