A-Z listing
The contacts listed here are also available in each of the topic headings.
Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre
Migrant and refugee youth
Government
The Languages and Multicultural Education Resource Centre (LMERC) is a specialist resource centre for schools in Victoria. They provide information for teachers, educators and pre-service teachers on the resources and facilities offered by the centre.
Website: www.education.vic.gov.au/studentlearning/programs/lmerc/default.htm
Lead On
Mentoring
Service delivery
Lead On is a community organisation aimed at strengthening relationships between youth and businesses. They have programs in 10 communities across Australia.
Website: www.leadon.com.au
Life is for everyone
Mental health
Service delivery
The National Suicide Prevention Strategy is guided by the Living Is For Everyone (LIFE) Framework which sets out the national priorities for suicide and self-harm prevention. LIFE is dedicated to providing the best available evidence and resources to guide activities aimed at reducing the rate at which people take their lives in Australia.
Website: www.livingisforeveryone.com.au
Lifeline
Suicide
Service delivery
Lifeline provides access to crisis support, suicide prevention and mental health support services.
Website: www.lifeline.org.au
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