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With shocking new statistics showing that tens of thousands of at-risk children in NSW are not being seen by state government authorities, the Public Service Association is calling on the Minns Government to take responsibility and de-privatise the broken system. Media reports today show 76 per cent of young people suspected of being at risk … Continued
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The Public Service Association is calling on the NSW Government to act urgently to bring the state’s broken privatised child protection system back under public control. The latest statistics show a quarter of the children who died in New South Wales last year were known to authorities. Low staffing numbers are reported to be … Continued
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There are just three weeks remaining for local young people in Years 10, 11 and 12 (or equivalent age) to apply for this year’s Youth Parliament run by the Y NSW. The Y is seeking applicants who have a passion for creating change in their communities from all 93 NSW state electorates to express interest. … Continued
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Nikki Webster is a name synonymous with performing arts and this year Nikki is celebrating 16 years of operating her very own studios, celebrating with a free open week on 29 January 2024. Since 2008, Nikki and her brother Scott have been teaching children from as young as two to dance, sing and perform at … Continued
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As our daily lives become increasingly entwined with screens, our vision could suffer – particularly children’s. In the modern world, it’s clear that screens dominate our lives. But is excessive screen time having an impact on our eyesight? Evidence shows that the incidence of myopia (short-sightedness) is on the rise. Optometrists worldwide have also noted … Continued
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THURSDAY 28 DECEMBER 2023 As 2023 draws to a close and pressure mounts to make ambitious resolutions for the year ahead, headspace is encouraging young people to reflect on and be proud of their achievements this year. During a time of ongoing global conflict, a cost-of-living crisis and continued fallout from climate events, it’s fair … Continued
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The NSW government has failed in its attempt to “declass” the representative proceeding filed in the Supreme Court of NSW on behalf of hundreds of festivalgoers who were subjected to strip searches by police between 2016 and 2022. The state was unsuccessful in its argument that such claims should only proceed on an individual basis, … Continued
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From craft to coding, and parks to painting, there is lots happening in the city to keep kids busy during the summer school holidays. City of Sydney libraries have a full program of activities in January for children aged 8 to 12. Kids can try out new board games and sample a range of … Continued
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The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) data 2022-23 released today paints an alarming picture of the scale and spread of child and youth homelessness in Australia, says peak organisation Yfoundations The capacity of homelessness services has fallen by almost 17,000 clients a year in recent times and services face a … Continued
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La Trobe University has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Youth Activating Youth (YAY), a community organisation that supports multicultural Australian youth. The partnership will provide multicultural students at La Trobe with access to a wide range of support services, programs, and engagement opportunities, delivered by YAY. Also, students across a variety of … Continued
