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... support options with a particular focus on indigenous homelessness. This groundbreaking centre is the first of its kind in Australia and provides a bridge to greater social and economic participation. ... Wednesday, 23 July 2008Enhancing participation: New possibilities for disadvantaged Australians
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Catalyst-Clemente snapshot. Universities, community organisations and businesses across Australia are being encouraged to become involved in the Catalyst-Clemente program - groundbreaking educational initiative ... Friday, 21 March 2008Homeless youth on the rise in Tasmania
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... each weekend. “The main issues for the young people we see are homelessness, no participation in education or employment, poor physical and mental health, family breakdown and lack of hygiene. “Alarmingly ... Thursday, 07 August 2008Making university education accessible to disadvantaged Australians
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... Levels of education among students were generally low, with only one student having completed an undergraduate degree. Upon entering the course, the students’ social participation wasn’t very high, ... Tuesday, 05 August 2008I’m experiencing difficult personal circumstances that are making it difficult for me to find work
Category: Employment Services/Job Seekers
... mental health; drug and alcohol; counselling; further training/study and employment related matters to assist them get back on track. Referrals for participation in the JPET Programme are accepted from ... Tuesday, 03 June 2008NSW/ACT Volunteer Opportunities
Category: Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities
... is designed to engage people in Lakemba in a culturally and contextually sensitive manner and to promote social harmony and cohesion. The mentoring program encourages participation from the whole community ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008VIC Volunteer Opportunities
Category: Volunteer/Volunteer Opportunities
... and regular debriefing is provided for all volunteers who participate. We encourage volunteering from current tertiary students whose study will be complimented and enhanced through participation in the ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in NSW
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... and support options with a particular focus on indigenous homelessness. This groundbreaking centre is the first of its kind in Australia and provides a bridge to greater social and economic participation. ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Community Services in Victoria
Category: Community Services/Community Services by State
... community participation and access to health services Assistance and support to students accessing the training program Links between mainstream and aboriginal organisations, communities and programs ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Pathways away from homelessness
Category: Community Services/Community Services
... through flexible, innovative responsive services. This groundbreaking centre is the first of its kind in Australia and provides a bridge to greater social and economic participation. Specialised staff ... Tuesday, 18 March 2008Enter Urban Quest 2008
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... Each participant will be given a certificate of participation after the event. FEES: There is a non-refundable fee to enter the Event. The fee is $10.00 per first participant and $5 per additional person ... Thursday, 31 January 2008Supporting Tasmanian communities for children
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... development and wellbeing of children, aged 0-5, and their families by focussing on local needs and community participation. “Early intervention programs help develop a child’s communication and behavioural ... Friday, 13 July 2007Tasmanian youth wanted for national youth survey
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... however this same age group has a relatively poor level of participation in sport (46.6%) compared to 11-14 year olds (71.9%). Environmental issues were valued highly by only 10.9% of respondents. ... Monday, 07 May 2007Tasmanian U-Turn graduates reward victim of crime
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... Australia’s Temco Safety Award for understanding and application of occupational health and safety guidelines to Jeremy Burke and the Rumblers Award for participation and achievement to Shannon Pursell. ... Saturday, 05 May 2007University courses for disadvantaged Australians offer a path out of poverty
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... lead to social interaction, learning and community participation. Since beginning in 2003, Catalyst-Clemente is now offered in Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra, with the possibility of courses in Perth ... Wednesday, 04 April 2007Combating youth unemployment rates in Tasmania
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... place to start,” Mr Mundy said. The recommendations of the Youth Employment Strategy include: • Establish a National Participation Agenda for Young People – similar to the National Agendas for Children ... Tuesday, 27 February 2007New blueprint to tackle causes of Australia’s youth unemployment problem
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... and economic and social participation are the least catered for in terms of the government programs they need for help. For example, young people exiting care, caught up in the juvenile justice system, ... Thursday, 23 November 2006The main concerns of young Australians: National Survey
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... however this same age group has a relatively poor level of participation in sport (42.4%) compared to 11-14 year olds (77.4%). 33.1% of Indigenous respondents highly valued getting a job compared ... Wednesday, 25 October 2006New program benefits young people in Taree, Port Macquarie and Kempsey
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... school and from school to further education, training or employment and active participation in the community. Under Youth Pathways, eligible young people will receive: personal one-to-one assistance ... Monday, 15 May 2006McClure welcomes Fair Pay Commission role
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... employment trends and improvements to people’s levels of economic and social participation. Patrick is currently Deputy Chair of the Welfare to Work Consultative Forum. Patrick is also President of the ... Tuesday, 28 March 2006