Teens Australia

Kids and Teens Kids Help Line 1-800-55 1800 A 24 hour, free and confidential telephone counselling service for 5 to 18 year olds. Includes background information, gala benefit auction ball details, publications and media, resources, and contact details. The Source  Information about the programmes and services that the Commonwealth Government provides for young people. Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs  MCEETYA consists of State, Territory, Australian Government and New Zealand Ministers with responsibility for the portfolios of education, employment, training and youth affairs, who meet to optimise coordination of policy making across their interrelated portfolios. National Youth Week  Celebrating and recognising the value of all young Australians to their communities by giving them an opportunity to express their ideas and opinions. Reach Out Helping young people get through difficult times. Contains inspiring stories, interactive gallery, and advice on teen issues. Inspire Foundation  An Internet-based foundation that works to inspire young people to help themselves, get involved and get online. Young Achievement Australia  Young Achievement Australia (YAA) run structured high school and university programmes, and provide information and resources for young people interested in enterprise education and running their own business. Lawstuff  Information from the National Children's and Youth Law Centre about young people's legal rights and obligations in every Australian state and territory. Guides Australia  Guides Australia provide a non-formal education program that is a dynamic, flexible and values-based training in life skills, decision making and leadership. Oxfam International Youth Parliament  The Foundation for Young Australians  Non-profit organisation committed to assisting young Australians aged up to 30 years to reach their full potential. Describes annual scholarship and grants programs. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Australia  The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an international leadership in action programme, available to all young people aged between fourteen and twenty-five. Ship for World Youth Australia  SWY is an international cultural exchange program organised by the Government of Japan, bringing together over 250 young people for two months on board the cruise liner Nippon Maru. Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies  A prime source on youth research and work, publishes 'Youth Studies Australia' and 'Youth Field Xpress' for researchers, youth workers, and educators. Youth Challenge Australia  Offers youth volunteers the opportunity to volunteer on a range of powerful, community initiated development projects in South and Central America, Asia and the Pacific. Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development  AYAD places skilled young Australian volunteers, aged 18-30, on short-term assignments in developing countries throughout Asia and the Pacific. Dusseldorp Skills Forum  The DSF seeks to improve the learning and work transitions of young Australians by cooperating with communities, industry, government and non-government organisations to generate ideas, research, tools and information, and to build networks of common interest. Young Australian of the Year Award  The Young Australian of the Year Award recognises those aged 16 to 25 who are outstanding and exceptional young Australians. Enterprise Network for Young Australians  ENYA promotes the active participation of young people in enterprise in an ethical and sustainable manner. United Nations Youth Association of Australia  UNYA is a youth organisation concerned with educating and involving youth in decision-making, current affairs and the United Nations. Scouts Australia  Scouts Australia aims to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of young people. Youth Research Centre  Research in identifying and proposing solutions to youth oriented issues, based at the Melbourne graduate school of education. Projects, publications, and newsletter included. This Is Not Art Festival  This Is Not Art is a Newcastle-based annual national festival of new media and arts, incorporating, amongst others, the National Young Writers' Festival and the National Student Media Conference. YMCA Australia  The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) works collaboratively with government, non-profit groups and partners to provide a range of programs and services to build strong people, strong families, and strong communities. National Youth Affairs Research Scheme  NYARS facilitates nationally based research into factors affecting young people. NYARS research findings assist with the formulation and assessment of policy development and implementation by Australian, State and Territory Ministers and Departments responsible for youth affairs. Nescafe Big Break Each year Nescafe Big Break gives away cash grants to help young Australians and New Zealanders turn their big ideas into a reality.  Gabby Glamor Specialists of party bag fillers, funky hair parties, hair accessories, mothers pamper packs and designer jewellery.  YWCA Australia  YWCA Australia is the Australian partner in the global network of women advancing social justice and creating opportunities and services for the development of women and their families. International Young Professionals Foundation  Based in Canberra, the IYPF works in the fields of human rights, poverty eradication, environment and social capital. YouthGAS  Providing young Australians and those that work with them a range of networking and communication resources, information and opportunities. Australian Youth Affairs Coalition  Australia's non-government youth affairs peak. National Indigenous Youth Leadership Group  NIYLG is the Australian Government's flagship consultation mechanism for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Youth 2 Youth  Youth 2 Youth provide youth-led enterpreneurship training, workshops and resources for young people. They also publish IGNITE, the free, monthly e-newsletter for enterprising young people. The Boys' Brigade Australia  Official website. Offers an overview of the organization, history, camps, activities, news and kids questions of the month. Youth Network of Tasmania  YNOT is the peak body for the non-government youth sector in Tasmania. Future Leaders  An Australia wide project designed to provide young people with inspiration and skill development for effective leadership. National Youth Roundtable  The Australian government's flagship youth consultation process. Girls' Brigade Australia  The Girls' Brigade Australia is a Christian-based award programme helping girls to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, physically and mature as active, responsible citizens. vibewire.net  An e-zine for young Australians to publish creative works and reviews of art, film and music. Australian Youth Leadership Conference An Australian leadership residential training course for senior secondary school students. The Wellspring  Weblog about youth opportunities in Australia and at the United Nations (UN). Includes analysis, interviews and details of youth-related organisations. Shift Foundation  The Melbourne-based Shift Foundation is an international foundation that engages outstanding young leaders aged 16-35 to progress thinking and action on some of the planet's most critical global challenges.