http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au Online interactive news for young people, youth workers, and youth studies researchers in Victoria. en youthadmin@infoxchange.net.au http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/cIg5FNsy-ag/detail.chtml DIGITAL FILM FESTIVAL<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/cIg5FNsy-ag" height="1" width="1"/> Vibewire 2009-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=299153 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/RzftHuD1DzE/detail.chtml STREET PHOTOGRAPHY with Mark Sherborne &amp; Michelle Vandermeer  <img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/RzftHuD1DzE" height="1" width="1"/> Vibewire 2009-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=299140 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/y1nuLPL99wc/detail.chtml Kangan Batman TAFE are running a Certificate IV in Youth Work in 2010. Information sessions now on throughout November and December.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/y1nuLPL99wc" height="1" width="1"/> Kangan Batman TAFE 2009-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=299116 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/4zQ4tB-JemY/detail.chtml Wondering what to do during uni break? Got that feeling you're meant to do something more? Want to learn how to make a difference? A nine-day course for young adults conducted once or twice a year during Australian university holidays. This course gives a chance for participants to look at their lives and to develop new skills for living. The program is varied and interactive. It includes panel discussions, personal reflection, workshops, music, outdoor activities - and mixing with people from diverse walks of life and cultural backgrounds.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/4zQ4tB-JemY" height="1" width="1"/> Initiatives of Change, William Nguyen 2009-11-10T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=299104 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/inp-uVzYoH0/detail.chtml FREE Youth Festival at the Visy Cares Hub, Sunshine (behind the Sunshine Library and next to Village Cinemas)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/inp-uVzYoH0" height="1" width="1"/> The Youth Junction Inc. 2009-11-09T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=299000 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/ifopJUShIF4/detail.chtml Saturday 28th November 2009 12pm - 4pm @ the Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine (behind Sunshine Library and next to Village Cinemas)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/ifopJUShIF4" height="1" width="1"/> Jessie Roberts 2009-11-09T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=298986 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/f0Yb11C2pSk/detail.chtml Some colleagues (and clients) take a heavy toll on our energy &amp; morale. This one day seminar explains what you need to know to work successfully with different (and difficult) personality types. Wednesday December 9, Melbourne.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/f0Yb11C2pSk" height="1" width="1"/> Gavan Podbury. 2009-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=298731 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/4xGTjX-FPFE/detail.chtml Get instant skills for handling difficult people. Minimise conflict and misunderstandings with more than 36 proven tips and strategies. Wednesday 25 November, Melbourne.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/4xGTjX-FPFE" height="1" width="1"/> Podbury Seminars. 2009-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=298688 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/_DjHAIj4MJQ/detail.chtml ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) is running an education and support session for parents with children, teenagers and young adults with ME/CFS. The session will provide ideas and strategies to support your young person. Bookings are essential.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/_DjHAIj4MJQ" height="1" width="1"/> ME/CFS Australia (Victoria) 2009-11-05T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=298667 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/Ev1-AZssrDQ/detail.chtml Join a committee of young people aged 10 to 25 years to meet people from the event Management and Film industries, select films to be shown at the National Youth Week event from 10 to 18 April 2010, and create, promote and run the event! First meeting on Thursday 19 November, Wantirna South.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/Ev1-AZssrDQ" height="1" width="1"/> Knox Youth Services. 2009-11-04T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=298522 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/e2zfqc2olGY/detail.chtml Making Links is a conference that seeks to engage interested people, organisations and groups working at the intersection of social action and information technology. Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 November, Melbourne.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/e2zfqc2olGY" height="1" width="1"/> Ourcommunity.com.au 2009-11-02T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=298248 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/BZswhRtlUR0/detail.chtml Want to find an audience for your writing? This workshop will equip you with the skills, confidence and know-how to get yourself into mainstream and niche publications - or even, to start your own. Saturday 14 November, Sydney.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/BZswhRtlUR0" height="1" width="1"/> Vibewire. 2009-11-02T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=298208 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/lElcQkU4S7I/detail.chtml All parents, guardians and workers are invited to attend an informative session on critical transition periods within young people's lives. Wednesday 18 November, Altona North.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/lElcQkU4S7I" height="1" width="1"/> Hobsons Bay Youth Services. 2009-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=298063 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/lGdx73auH2g/detail.chtml Youth Foundations Victoria - Narre Warren South and Hampton Park is an exciting new project funded by the Victorian Government and Bendigo Bank to give young people an opportunity to run projects that benefit their communities. Small grants of up to $2000 each will be available.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/lGdx73auH2g" height="1" width="1"/> South Eastern Region Migrant Resource Centre. 2009-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=297972 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/7jo1g5YDkFk/detail.chtml A new event celebrating Stonnington's youth cultures with a hip hop open mic, canoe racing and a DJ and more. Saturday 14 November, Prahran.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/7jo1g5YDkFk" height="1" width="1"/> City of Stonnington. 2009-10-30T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=297970 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/Csk-rhbbdsU/detail.chtml Community grants are now available to community, government and non-government organisations and secondary and tertiary institutions within the Gippsland region to fund projects which promote sexual health, support sexual diversity and foster social inclusion during the month of February 2010.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/Csk-rhbbdsU" height="1" width="1"/> Family Planning Victoria. 2009-10-29T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=297887 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/2W2FOusyrik/detail.chtml An all ages multi component music, visual art, dance, performance and spoken word event for young people by young people. Supporting the talent of our evolving young women artists in the west and help raise awareness of the STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN campaign. Friday 27 November, Newport.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/2W2FOusyrik" height="1" width="1"/> Youth Voice Committee. 2009-10-27T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=297644 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/hSQwgy2PiUg/detail.chtml The Association for Children with a Disability has recently reprinted the popular sibling factsheets, SiBsheets, thanks to a grant from the Myer Foundation. Copies are available free of charge.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/hSQwgy2PiUg" height="1" width="1"/> Association for Children with a Disability. 2009-10-27T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=297580 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/kPkkghr0YwQ/detail.chtml Join us at the iconic Loop Bar in Melbourne at 7pm on Monday 16 November to check out a selection of short films made for, by and with community organisations and the people they work with.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/kPkkghr0YwQ" height="1" width="1"/> Vibewire. 2009-10-20T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=296985 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/1dbc8PyGYHk/detail.chtml NCOSS and the Corruption Prevention Network are staging a free discussion forum for New South Wales community organisations on promoting transparency and preventing corruption. Tuesday 24 November, Sydney.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/1dbc8PyGYHk" height="1" width="1"/> NCOSS. 2009-10-07T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=295679 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/3Ce_a5rs5x0/detail.chtml Do you work with adults or young people who could benefit from an improved understanding of all things financial? MoneyMinded is a financial skills toolkit which covers a broad range of topics, from basic budgeting, goal setting and saving, to more complex issues such as credit and dealing with debt.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/3Ce_a5rs5x0" height="1" width="1"/> Brotherhood of St Laurence. 2009-09-30T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=295082 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/BEh4wQXlAXI/detail.chtml Would you like to learn music, write songs and be part of recording a CD in workshops with the RISE music team? Unleash your creativity in a relaxed environment, making art with other young refugee artists.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/BEh4wQXlAXI" height="1" width="1"/> RISE. 2009-09-28T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=294838 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/DY-zGK03iqA/detail.chtml Senior Tibetan lama travels to Australia to shed Buddhist wisdom on the global financial crisis<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/DY-zGK03iqA" height="1" width="1"/> Shenpen Australia 2009-09-13T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=293271 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/8UVtj78frak/detail.chtml The Visy Cares Hub, located in Sunshine, provides free programs for young people aged 12 to 25 in western Melbourne.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/8UVtj78frak" height="1" width="1"/> The Youth Junction Inc. 2009-09-03T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=292234 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/Q5Rjm0O0LRw/detail.chtml The Australian Christian Youth Competition is a biblical competition open to all Christian youth between 15 and 23 years of age to participate, have fun, socialise and win prizes of up to $700. Saturday 28 November, Fairfield.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/Q5Rjm0O0LRw" height="1" width="1"/> ACYC. 2009-08-26T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=291461 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/bFQpXIaqkOA/detail.chtml Wesley Employment Services empowers people with an injury, medical condition or disability to obtain and maintain employment.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/bFQpXIaqkOA" height="1" width="1"/> Wesley Employment Services 2009-08-17T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=290442 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/FNoa_iZU1C4/detail.chtml Wesley Employment Services empowers people with an injury, medical condition or disability to obtain and maintain employment.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/FNoa_iZU1C4" height="1" width="1"/> Wesley Employment Services 2009-08-17T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=290441 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/-lSoDEcDavQ/detail.chtml The Youth Voice 'Making A Difference Today' Youth Grants program is open to organisations, groups of young people and individuals to apply for small grants to run a project in the City of Hobsons Bay.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/-lSoDEcDavQ" height="1" width="1"/> Youth Voice Committee. 2009-08-11T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=289607 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/in7xdcaO1gE/detail.chtml Making Links is one of Australia's leading forums on information and communications technology (ICT) for workers in the not for profit sector. This year's conference theme, 'Sustaining Communities in Tough Times', will address the twin challenges of the global economic crisis and environmental sustainability. 16 to 18 November, Melbourne.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/in7xdcaO1gE" height="1" width="1"/> Making Links 2009-08-10T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=289477 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/9DzrAvpbayY/detail.chtml Would you like to learn music, write songs and be part of recording a CD in workshops with Abby Dobson from Leonardo's Bride? The Young Women’s Art Program (YWART) is a creative and safe space for underemployed young women aged 15 to 28, to make art and music. Every Friday morning in Collingwood.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/9DzrAvpbayY" height="1" width="1"/> Artful Dodgers Studios/Jesuit Social Services. 2009-07-21T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=286371 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/69gHffZ331k/detail.chtml The Making Links 2009 conference asks how non-profit organisations are meeting the twin challenge of the global economic crisis and environmental sustainability. Held on the 17-18 November in Melbourne the conference attracts delegates and presenters from many fields including health, environment, education, charities, business, government, philanthropy, human services and non-profits working with marginalised groups. The conference is currently calling for submissions.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/69gHffZ331k" height="1" width="1"/> Making Links 2009-05-22T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=279135 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/NDo_Th6Amhc/detail.chtml Learn how to coach young people take charge of their life by assisting them design inspiring pathway plans from the inside out. Help them connect to who they are, what they want and how they will get there.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/NDo_Th6Amhc" height="1" width="1"/> Life Business Consultancy. 2009-03-12T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=267660 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/fGet8TyaUSg/detail.chtml Generation Next is a national seminar series exploring the unique pressures, needs and healthcare and sociological challenges facing Australian teenagers, adolescents, parents and anyone working with young people.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/fGet8TyaUSg" height="1" width="1"/> Healthed Pty Ltd 2009-02-05T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=259921 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/it6mLDVPf0s/detail.chtml We are looking for young people, aged 15 to 25 from the greater Melbourne area, to get involved in Visionary Images Next Young Leaders (VINYL) project, a Youth Creative Leadership Program.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/it6mLDVPf0s" height="1" width="1"/> Visionary Images. 2008-10-22T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=236260 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/7ne63OPs1Hk/detail.chtml Traction is for young people 16 to 25 years who have experienced mental health issues.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/7ne63OPs1Hk" height="1" width="1"/> Shire of Yarra Ranges - Youth Services. 2007-06-03T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=152387 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~3/5oP6pYLaFoI/detail.chtml A program for young people 12 to 18 years who have a parent with a mental illness.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/InfoxchangeYouthNews/~4/5oP6pYLaFoI" height="1" width="1"/> Shire of Yarra Ranges - Youth Services. 2007-06-03T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.youth.infoxchange.net.au/news/detail.chtml?filename_num=152386