Office for Youth - News Archive

National Youth Week Grant Applications no...

09 Dec 2008
Launch Event - National Youth Week

Call Out for Artists aged 12 to 25 years!...

21 Oct 2008
Leavers Get Into the Zone

Media Release from the Office of Crime Prevention...

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10 Sep 2008
ArtsMAP BLOG Competition

If you are 15 to 25 years, you are eligible to win $500!

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04 Sep 2008
Young People Who Care 2008

Help us find Young People Who Care!

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25 Aug 2008
YACWA Fairground Youth Conference

Online registrations now open!

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15 Aug 2008
The road to Beijing

2000 WA Young Person of the Year, David McGowan, recently coached a rowing team in the...

13 Aug 2008
The Giant Walk

A nation wide event to promote physical activity!

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12 Aug 2008
Youth Sector Worker of the Year Award

Nominations are now open for the Youth Sector Worker of the Year Award!

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27 Jul 2008
u35 Business Directory

Young business owners have been given a boost through a new online resource...

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26 Jun 2008
Youth Development Holiday Program Grants

Now open for applications!

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16 Jun 2008
Refugee Week 2008

Refugee Week 2008 Art Exhibition launched...

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13 Jun 2008
Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations

Western Australian, Elizabeth Shaw, selected to represent Australia at the United Nations...
06 Jun 2008
YACWA Fairground Conference
Call for abstracts... ...

05 Jun 2008
WA Business Icon Competition

You could be the next 'Business Icon'...

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04 Jun 2008
Shoot Nations 08

Shoot Nations 08, off to a flying start...

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26 May 2008
FREE Resilience Workshops!

Resilience expert Maggie Dent to provide FREE resilience workshops around the State...
26 May 2008
Calling all Green Schools!

Do you need a hand to make your schools' environmental ideas a reality?

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21 May 2008
Drug and Alcohol Consultation

Calling all young people aged between 15 and 25 years...

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07 May 2008
Australian Youth Forum

Come along and have your say about the formation of the Australian Youth Forum!

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06 May 2008
Winning Partnership Creates Winning Community Project

A winning partnership between Millennium Kids and BHP Billiton Nickel West...

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23 Apr 2008
Local Club Legends

Win $10,000 and promote your club on TV!

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21 Apr 2008
Dunsborough Leavers' - A Winning Project

The Department for Communities' Office for Youth is acknowledged for contributing to winning Lea...

16 Apr 2008
WA Youth Awards 2008

WA's outstanding youth awarded and positive media portrayal applauded...

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16 Apr 2008
WA youth represented at Australia 2020 Summit!

Three young Western Australians to attend the Australia 2020 Summit...

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15 Apr 2008
2008 National Survey of Young Australians

Welcome to the seventh annual survey for Australians aged between 11 and 24 years...
15 Apr 2008
Funding for Leavers 2008

Funding is now available for Leavers 2008 Community Initiatives...

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10 Apr 2008
Pollinate Series 08

Are you a high school student interested in the arts?

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07 Apr 2008
National Youth Week 2008 ... Launched!

Successful launch of National Youth Week 2008!

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07 Apr 2008
Former WA Young Person of the Year Sophie McNeill on Dateline
Tune in to Dateline on Wednesday, 9 April... ...

02 Apr 2008
WA Sexual Health Week - May 2008

WA Sexual Health Week is a pilot event which will be held from 5-11 May 2008.

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02 Apr 2008
The Australian Youth Forum

Have your say on the top 5 youth issues...

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28 Mar 2008
Youth Homelessness Matters Day
Join the Youth Affairs Council of WA (YACWA) to bring attention to the key issue of youth homelessnes...

28 Mar 2008
Official Launch - National Youth Week 2008

You are invited to Western Australia's Official Launch for National Youth Week 2008!
26 Mar 2008
2008 Wesfarmers Ultimate Challenge Voyage

Applications are now due for the 2008 Wesfarmers Ultimate Challenge Voyage!

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05 Mar 2008
Call for Grant Applications

The Office for Youth is seeking applications from incorporated, not-for-profit organisations and...

29 Feb 2008
2020 Youth Summit

Do you want to take part in a national Youth Summit?

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29 Feb 2008
WA Youth Awards 2008

2008 WA Youth Awards DEADLINE EXTENDED!

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29 Feb 2008
2008 Western Australian Citizens of the Year Awards

Nominations open on 18 February and close on 11 April 2008!

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27 Feb 2008
2008 Year of the Scout SWAYC Centenary

Scouts' National Youth Week event!

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06 Feb 2008
YAC It Up 2008

The City of Melville is looking for creative artists to be a part of the biggest youth festival ...

01 Feb 2008
National Youth Week - Launch Event!

National Youth Week - Australia's largest celebration of young people!

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22 Jan 2008
YCulture Regional Panel

YCulture Regional is on the look out for young people to join their panel!

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22 Jan 2008
Scouting Adventures Rewarded!

Many years of commitment to Scouting came to fruition recently for 18 year old Kaye Lawford...
14 Jan 2008
2008 YACWA Forum Series

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08 Jan 2008
YACWA Young People Survey

Complete the Youth Affairs Council of WA Survey now...

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10 Dec 2007
Positive Image Award 2007

Congratulations to the District Ambassadors of the Positive Image Award 2007!
26 Nov 2007
Positive Image Award 2007

2007 District Ambassadors announced!

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01 Nov 2007
Suicide information support pack for Carers

A new information and support pack is available to help friends, relatives and community members understand how to better sup...

26 Oct 2007
Children's Week Awards of Recognition

Congratulations to the winners of the Children's Week Awards of Recognition 2007!

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10 Oct 2007
National Youth Week 2008

Up to $1,000 available to support your 2008 National Youth week activities!

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10 Oct 2007
Enrol to Vote

The federal election has been called!

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09 Oct 2007
Young People and the Arts
Applications are now invited to join the Arts Grants Peer Assessment Panel! ...

13 Sep 2007
'Fit Mind - Fit Body & Soul'
'Fit Kit' to promote positive mental health of young people ...

10 Sep 2007
WA PayChecker
Been offered work or a new agreement? Want to know what you should be paid?...

06 Sep 2007
National Youth Roundtable (2008)
Applications for the National Youth Roundtable (2008) are now open!...

17 Aug 2007
'Young People and Alcohol: Helpful information for parents'
Resource to help parents develop responsible drinking attitudes in their children ...

14 Aug 2007
Active Participation of Children in Your Organisation

At the Children and Young People are Key Stakeholders (CAYPAKS) Conference last month, the Office for Children and Youth laun...

14 Aug 2007
Autism Charity Ball
The first Autism Charity Ball in Western Australia!...

09 Aug 2007
Interactive web-based paintings share Nyoongar culture with children
Earlier this week, the Office for Children and Youth uploaded a colourful and interesting addition to the Under 12's section of th...

06 Aug 2007
headspace National Youth Reference Group

Do you have something to say about health, mental health or substance abuse?

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02 Aug 2007
2007 Peace Art Award and Exhibition
Open to all Western Australian Year 11 students!...

01 Aug 2007
CAYPAKS Conference
Conference advocated Children and Young People as Key Stakeholders...

30 Jul 2007
2007 Sport and Recreation Industry Awards
2007 Sport and Recreation Industry Awards...

10 Jul 2007
WA State Suicide Prevention Plan
The development of a 'whole of government and community' State Plan for Suicide Prevention. ...

09 Jul 2007
CAYPAKS Conference
Don't miss the Children and Young People as Key Stakeholders (CAYPAKS) Conference! ...

29 Jun 2007
2006 Youth Media Survey
Results for the 2006 Youth Media Survey are in! ...

26 Jun 2007
Parent Information Pack
The Office for Children and Youth has created a Parent Information Pack that contains vital information about raising children in ...

25 Jun 2007
Shoot Nations 2007
Shoot Nations 2007 - Global Youth Photography & Drawing Competition! ...

21 Jun 2007
Realise Your Dream Awards

Enter the Realise Your Dream Awards!

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11 Jun 2007
Expressions of Interest close on 15 June 2007
Green Schools Connect ...

29 May 2007
Funding for Leavers 2007 Initiatives

Grants available for Leavers 2007!

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28 May 2007
Enrol to Vote Week
Enrol to Vote Week - 28 May to 1 June...

07 May 2007
Hippo makes part-time job hunting a pushover!
Finding a job while at school or university can be difficult ...

20 Apr 2007
2007 National Survey of Young Australians
The annual survey of Australians aged 11 to 24 years aims to identify the key issues for young people today. ...

14 Apr 2007
'Meet the Robinsons' coupon!
'Meet the Robinsons' coupon! ...

11 Apr 2007
The Panel

The Office for Children and Youth has developed "The Panel" - a new and exciting way for young people aged 1...

10 Apr 2007
Travel Assistance for WA Regional Artists and Arts Workers
The Department of Culture and the Arts Artflight Program is offering funding to attend the State Regional Arts Conference, PULSE, ...

02 Apr 2007
National Youth Week 2007 - Launch Celebration!
Propelarts + the Minter Ellison Youth Arts Foundation + the Office for Children and Youth invite YOU to attend the official Launch...

25 Mar 2007
Active Together - Harmony Forever
CALD Youth Sport, Recreation and Leisure Project Launch! ...

22 Mar 2007
National Youth Survey Report / Report on Youth Employment
Find out what young people are saying around the country! ...

12 Mar 2007
YCulture Regional Panel Opportunity
YCulture Regional is searching for young people (12 to 26 years) to join its panel! ...

28 Feb 2007
Youth Homelessness Matters Day
Youth Homelessness Matters Day...

28 Feb 2007
Whadjuk Radio
Whadjuk Radio ...

01 Feb 2007
YCulture Regional - Let's Dance!
YCulture Regional - Let's Dance!...

29 Jan 2007
WA Youth Awards 2007 Now Open!

Entries into the WA Youth Awards 2007 are now open!

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06 Dec 2006
YCulture Regional
Are you 26 or under? Do you live in regional WA? Got an idea for a youth arts & culture project?...

04 Dec 2006
Positive Image Award 2006
Positive Image Award promoted as local youth shine ...

16 Nov 2006
Leavers WA Website
Launch of Leavers WA website!...

13 Nov 2006
Children's Week 2006 Banners Project
Children's Week 2006 Banners Project. During Children's Week, OCY Development Officer Phil Doncon ...

01 Nov 2006
Youth Survey 2006
Have your say in the Youth Survey! ...

01 Nov 2006
National Youth Roundtable 2007
Do you want to meet with the Australian Government to discuss issues that impact upon young people? ...

01 Nov 2006
Volunteer Opportunity: Your Eyes Only Committee
Volunteer Opportunity: 12-15 Year Olds - Your Eyes Only!...

01 Nov 2006
Somazone Help & Support Services Database
Somazone has just launched an exciting new feature on their website - the Help & Support Services Database....

01 Nov 2006
United Nations - Youth Representative
Do you want to be involved in UN decision making rather than just hearing about it?...

01 Nov 2006
National Youth Week - 2007
Up to $1,000 available to support your 2007 National Youth Week activities!...

17 Oct 2006
2006 Positive Image Awards
2006 Positive Image Award ...

17 Oct 2006
Children's Week (21-29 October 2006)
Children's Week Awards of Recognition ...

18 Sep 2006
Caterpillar Toothpaste
Caterpillar Toothpaste is a book that has been designed to help younger children develop early decision making and literacy skills...

18 Sep 2006
WA Youth Awards 2006
The winners of the 2006 WA Youth Awards were announced during National Youth Week (NYW) at the Gala Presentation Showcase evening ...