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Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000
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Help
Kids Help Line (24 hours a day - 7 days a week)
Phone: FREECALL 1800 55 1800 or
go to www.kidshelp.com.au for free email or web counselling
Sexual abuse prevention and information
Website: www.cmc.qld.gov.au
Reach Out
This site is designed to help young people work through problems such as depression, eating disorders, relationship troubles and grief.
Website: www.reachout.com.au
Kids in Mind
Kids in Mind was developed by the Mater Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) to provide information on mental health issues facing young people and their families. The site includes information on how CYMHS can help children and young people experiencing school, family and personal problems.
Website: www.kidsinmind.org.au
Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia
The Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia (CAPFA) provides an education and information service for parents and carers of children on all aspects of child safety and injury prevention.
Website: www.kidsafe.com.au
General Information
Queensland Youth Parliament
The YMCA is still looking for young people aged 15-25 to represent their electorates at the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament. This program is an opportunity for young people from diverse backgrounds to discuss what’s important to the youth of Queensland. Participants are provided with training, connections and support to enable them to write bills and debate in Parliament about issues in their local communities and state wide. With YMCA's help, participants can raise awareness about issues that are important to them, meet other motivated young people and actually make a difference.
If you know of a young person who may be interested in or could benefit from this program, please let them know about this opportunity. Applications for the next intake close on 25 February 2011 and can be submitted via mail, fax or online.
Nomination forms and more information can be found on the website: www.ymcaqyp.org. If you would like brochures or nomination forms to be sent to you (by mail, fax or email), please contact the YMCA on coordinator@ymcaqyp.org.au or on 3253 1704.
Go to the website www.ymcaqyp.org to find a whole lot of useful information and links on:
- youth initiatives
- Youth engagement and participation
- Support services for young people
- Schoolies
- The Duke of Edinburgh and Bridge Award
- Indigenous Youth Leadership
- Youth justice
The Anti-Discrimination Commission
The Anti-Discrimination Commission deals with discrimination,
sexual harassment and acts of public hatred. Discrimination
can be illegal if it happens because of your:
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The Health Quality and Complaints Commission
The Health Quality and Complaints Commission deals with concerns and complaints
about health care or treatment in Queensland. Complaints:
- must be raised with us within 12 months of knowing about the problem
- may be made about any aspect of care, e.g. treatment, diagnosis, communication or access
- can be made about public or private health services.
Website: www.hqcc.qld.gov.au
The Crime and Misconduct Commission
The Crime and Misconduct Commission accepts complaints about
official misconduct of public officials in state government
departments and agencies, local government, the Queensland
Police Service and members of State Parliament. When
making a complaint, make sure:
- it relates to an activity that could be a criminal offence or serious enough to warrant dismissing the officer concerned
- you give as much information and documentation as possible.
Website: www.cmc.qld.gov.au
The Queensland Ombudsman
The Queensland Ombudsman deals
with complaints about the decisions of public sector agencies.
The Office:
- helps people resolve their concerns or complaints about the decisions or actions of state government departments, agencies or local councils
- deals with complaints received by phone, in person, by letter, fax or email
- helps agencies improve the quality of their administration and decision making.
Website: www.ombudsman.qld.gov.au
Australian Childhood Foundation
The Australian Childhood Foundation is an independent national charity that aims to prevent child abuse and reduce the harm it causes to children, families and the community.
Website: www.childhood.org.au
Protect All Children Today (PACT)
PACT is a community based organisation whose mission is to reduce the trauma experienced by children and young people(aged 3 - 17 years)required to give evidence in the criminal courts as victims of, or witnesses to, crime.
Website: www.pact.org.au
Play by the Rules
The Play by the Rules website provides information and online tutorials on how to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child abuse for those who work in sport and recreation.
Play by the Rules is the result of a partnership between the Australian Sports Commission and state and territory sport and recreation and anti-discrimination agencies.
Website: www.playbytherules.net.au
Healthy Start
Healthy Start is an Australia-wide strategy to support parents with learning difficulties and promote a healthy start to life for their young children.
Website: www.healthystart.net.au
Advocacy
Advocating for yourself and others
196 Newmarket Road
Wilston Qld 4051
Ph: 3356 1002
Fax: 3356 3002
Opening Hours 9am-5pm weekdays
(between 1-2 an answering machine service is in operation)
Website: www.yac.net.au
Email: admin@yac.net.au
Information
For information on being in care and leaving care
For children and young people in care, or who have been in care in the past,
the Create Foundation provides opportunities and advocacy services.
Create FREECALL 1800 655 105 or (07) 3255 3145
Website: www.create.org.au
Bullying No Way
Link to a nationwide resource of State
and Territory approaches to minimising bullying, harassment
and violence
in schools.
Website: www.bullyingnoway.com.au
Headroom
Link to South Australian site promoting positive mental health for children.
Website: www.headroom.net.au
Lawstuff
The National Children's and Youth Law Centre is an independent,
non-profit organisation working for all Australians under
the age of 25. The NCYLC tries to improve the conditions
and opportunities of Australian children and young people.
Website: www.lawstuff.org.au
Youth Health
A site about youth health education.
Website: www.youthealth.com/aboutUs.asp
Istaysafe
A Queensland Health youth site.
Note:The information contained in this site has been
designed for adolescents and may not be suitable for younger childen.
Website: www.istaysafe.com
Australia's Internet Safety Advisory Body
Provides practical advice on Internet safety, parental control and filters for the protection of children, students and families. Discover the risks for children online such as chatting online, cyber bullying, online predators or online scams and find solutions to these problems and more.
Website: www.netalert.gov.au
Other Commissions for Children and Young People
New South Wales
The New South Wales Commission for Children and Young People
is an independent organisation that advocates for the
children and young people of NSW.
The Commission works with others to make NSW a better place
for children and young people.
The Commission reports directly to the NSW Parliament
and the Parliamentary Committee on Children and Young
People
and oversees its work.
Website: www.kids.nsw.gov.au
Tasmania
The Commissioner for Children and Young People serves to
promote and protect the rights of all children and young
people in Tasmania with respect of their health, care,
welfare, protection and development. In carrying out her
legislative duties, the Commissioner acts independently,
impartially and in the public interest.
Website: www.childcomm.tas.gov.au
New Zealand
The Office of the Commissioner for Children was established
under the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act
1989 to:
- Monitor and review policy and practice under the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act.
- Promote the welfare of children and young people and ensure that their rights are recognised.
Website: www.occ.org.nz
Other
Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY)
Link to the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth website.
Website: www.aracy.org.au
Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership
Link to the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership website.
Website: www.cyi.org.au
Related Links:
The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth
ABS National Children & Youth Statistics Unit: Information Papers
Australian Early Development Index
Growing Up in Australia: the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children
Last Updated: December 13, 2010
