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Media release For immediate release 7 August 2025 National homelessness Week 4-10 August 2025 A Place to Call Home: Secure Housing Changes the Future for Young People Leaving CareThis National Homelessness Week, Wesley Mission is celebrating a milestone in the fight against youth homelessness, providing life-changing housing for 26 young people across regional NSW. … Continued
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The biggest survey ever to examine the prevalence, nature and impact of racism at Australian universities is set to provide key insights for addressing racism on university campuses and in online environments. Launching next week, the national online survey is part of the Racism@Uni study led by the Australian Human Rights Commission. The survey will … Continued
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The Justice Reform Initiative condemns the Northern Territory Government’s latest amendments to youth justice laws as a dangerous and regressive step which will drastically escalate children’s incarceration rates and inflict profound harm, particularly on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. The changes, expected to be introduced to Parliament tomorrow, include removing ‘detention as a last … Continued
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Next week, the chambers of the NSW Parliament will fill with energy, passion and the leadership of young Australians who are shaping the future of their state. 89 motivated young people aged 15 to 18 from across NSW will come together as they take part in the YMCA’s flagship youth leadership program, for Youth Parliament … Continued
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Australia’s peak human rights body is calling for nominations for the 2025 Australian Young People’s Human Rights Award. The Australian Human Rights Commission is encouraging people to nominate young human rights defenders and advocates aged 25 and under who strive to improve the lives of people across the country. ‘The awards showcase people and organisations … Continued
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The growing risks associated with artificial intelligence must be incorporated into age-appropriate sex education talks with kids, a leading child protection organisation has warned. Act for Kids says parents, carers, schools and educators need to be informed and prepared, with generative AI emerging as a strong trend in online child abuse and exploitation and sextortion … Continued
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Moves to further restrict children’s access to youth diversion programs in the Northern Territory will drive more children into an excessively punitive legal system and make future offending more likely, not less. The Justice Reform Initiative today urged the Northern Territory Government to rethink its announcement on making more offences ineligible for youth diversion, saying … Continued
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Scouts Australia says the current traumatic child abuse case in Victoria is a reminder that governments still have work to do, to ensure that all children are as safe as possible. Chief Commissioner of Scouts Australia, Brendan Watson, says one area that needs tightening is the Working with Children Check. “The WWCC needs … Continued
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After more than 20 years of supporting children and young people in the Penrith region, the Y Penrith is preparing to move into a brand-new, purpose designed facility at 62–72 Batt Street, Jamisontown, opening its doors on Monday 30 June 2025. This relocation marks an exciting new chapter for the Y (formerly YMCA) and the … Continued
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After more than 20 years of supporting children and young people in the Penrith region, the Y Penrith is preparing to move into a brand-new, purpose designed facility at 62–72 Batt Street, Jamisontown, opening its doors on Monday 30 June 2025. This relocation marks an exciting new chapter for the Y (formerly YMCA) and the … Continued
