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Current Policy

YACVic values your contributions to our current policy work. We would like to encourage you to share your thoughts, experiences and ideas with us so that we can better represent the youth sector in our work. Our current policy work is listed below:


Towards a health and wellbeing framework for 0-18 year olds

April 2010: The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development released a discussion paper outlining details of a proposed new health and wellbeing framework for 0-18 year olds, providing an opportunity to strengthen and consolidate the capacity of student wellbeing services delivered through the Department. YACVic made a submission in response to the discussion paper, with a strong focus on strengthening collaboration between schools and youth services to improve outcomes in student wellbeing. Read YACVic's submission to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

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Review of Victoria's Child Protection Legislative Arrangements

April 2010: The Victorian Law Reform Commission was requested by the Attorney General to review Victoria’s child protection legislative and administrative arrangements in relation to Children’s Court processes, and to recommend any procedural, administrative and legislative changes that may minimise disputation and maintain a focus on the best interests of children. YACVic worked collaboratively with the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) to develop a submission to the Commission. Read YACVic and VCOSS's submission.

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The extent and nature of disadvantage and inequity in rural and regional Victoria

March 2010: The Rural and Regional Parliamentary Committee of Victoria conducted an inquiry into the extent and nature of disadvantage and inequity in rural and regional Victoria. YACVic partnered with Victorian Rural Youth Services to develop a submission highlighting the disadvantage and inequity commonly experienced by young people in rural and regional Victoria.

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Deferring a University offer in Regional Victoria

This report is based on research commissioned by a selection of non-metropolitan Local Learning and Employment Networks (LLENs) and the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria (YACVic).

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Code of Ethical Practice

The Code of Ethical Practice – A First Step for the Victorian Youth Sector outlines a set of youth work principles and practice responsibilities for youth workers. Alongside the Code you can now find case study materials to assist in implementation. Find out more.

Participation and Development Officer -- Youth Affairs Council of Victoria

YACVic is seeking the skills of a motivated and enthusiastic individual to support Victoria’s youth sector and promote the participation of young people in our organisation and the community more broadly.

If you have experience in working with volunteers, particularly young people, in event management and in resourcing the information needs of a sector, then we'd love to hear from you.

Head over to our Jobs Section for more information.


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