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Sticks & Stones & Mobile Phones: Bullying Forum Report - 22-02-2010
November 2009: YACVic hosted the ‘Sticks and Stones and Mobile Phones: Bullying in the New Millennium’ forum at the Melbourne Town Hall on the 27th of August, 2009.
Inquiry into the Impact of Violence on Young Australians - 06-01-2010
December 2009: The Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth have received submissions into the Impact of Violence on young people in Australia. YACVic made a submission to the inquiry highlighting the importance of considering the particular vulnerability to violence and bullying experienced by some young people, including young women, young people with a disability, Indigenous young people, young people experiencing homelessness, young people who are same-sex-attracted and young people from refugee or migrant backgrounds. Read YACVic's submission.
Because mental health matters: A new focus for mental health and wellbeing in Victoria - 30-01-2009
July 2008: In May 2008, the State Government released the consultation paper Because mental health matters: A new focus for mental health and wellbeing in Victoria. The paper outlined a new vision and framework for change in reforming Victoria's mental health strategy. It articulated specific focus areas for reform, including prevention and early intervention and had a strong focus on improving mental health response to young people. Read YACVic's response to Because mental health matters.
Tattooing and Body Piercing Review - 30-01-2009
March 2008: In January the Department of Justice released the Summary Offences Amendment (Tattooing and Body Piercing) Bill Exposure Draft Discussion Paper. YACVic produced a response to the Discussion Paper addressing four key areas of concern. YACVic’s response incorporated information provided by young people through the “Piercing Issues” forum and from body-piercers interviewed by YACVic. Read YACVic’s response to the Discussion Paper.
Review of the Law of Abortion - 30-01-2009
November 2007: The Victorian Law Reform Commission have undertaken a review of Abortion Law in Victoria at the request of the Attorney General, the Hon. Rob Hulls. YACVic produced a response to the Commission, canvassing issues of consideration in determining capacity to consent and responding to the Commission discussion paper on this issue. View YACVic's response.
Human Services (Enhanced Service Delivery) Bill 2007: Access Card - 30-01-2009
August 2007: The Federal Government released the Human Services (Enhanced Service Delivery Bill, outlining the details on the implementation of the proposed 'Access Card.' The Youth Affairs peak bodies from each of the States collectively responded to the Bill in the form of a letter outlining some key concerns around age eligibility for the card. View this letter.
Working With Children Act Draft Regulations - 30-01-2009
February 2006: In January 2006, the Department of Justice released Draft Regulations for the Working with Children Act 2005 relating to the process and cost of applying for a Check. Also released was a Regulatory Impact Statement relating to those Regulations.
Young Drivers Safety Submission - 30-01-2009
November 2005: Young Drivers between the ages of 18 and 25 are at far greater risk of being involved in a fatal car crash than other drivers. The Government is considering options to improve the safety of young drivers, including a proposed new graduated licensing structure. YACVic worked collaboratively with VicRoads and the Office for Youth, Department of Victorian Communities to ensure that young people's perspectives were heard in response to the 'Young Driver Safety and Graduated Licensing Discussion Paper'. YACVic's submission records the perspectives of young people from inner Melbourne and Horsham.
Federal Government Inquiry into Mental Health - 30-01-2009
June 2005: As mental health issues represent the majority of young people's health burden, and mental illness is more common in young people than any other age group, YACVic prepared a submission for the Senate Select Committee's Inquiry into Mental Health. YACVic's submission was prepared in consultation with our Policy Advisory Group and our Youth Reference Group.
Working with Children Check - 30-01-2009
March 2005: The Working with Children Check Bill Discussion Paper, released by the Department of Justice in December 2004, was open for responses until late February. You can now view YACVic's response to the Discussion Paper.
Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Body Image - 30-01-2009
November 2004:YACVic's submission to the Inquiry into Body Image focused on an alternate view on issues 'surrounding' body image that our Policy Advisory Group felt might be otherwise overlooked.
Young People and Problem Gambling - 30-01-2009
October 2004: A report of the joint YACVic/Gambler's Help 'young people and problem gambling' forum, August 2004.
Working with Children Check: YACVic’s response to the information paper - 14-01-2009
April 2003: YACVic’s response to the State Government's information paper Working with Children Check.
