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In The Loop |
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Have Your Say! A New Direction for the AYMN
 In order to continue to support a growing youth mentoring sector, the Australian Youth Mentoring Network (AYMN) is exploring a new model of decision making. Programs registered on the AYMN 'Australian Mentoring Program Database' and key stakeholders are invited to comment on the two proposed structure and decision-making models being put forward.
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Book now for NRGize |
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 Kick-start and strengthen your mentoring program! This invaluable three-day workshop will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to establish, start and run a successful youth mentoring program. The 2010 NRGize Workshop will be held in North Sydney from Tuesday, 6 July to Thursday, 8 July 2010.
Hurry, seats are limited! |
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Changes to Working with Children Check in NSW |
Changes have been made to the Working with Children Check in NSW as part of the NSW Government's response to the Special Commission of Inquiry into Child Protection.
From 31 March 2010, adults who volunteer their services to provide personal care for disabled children and who are involved in mentoring programs for disadvantaged children will require a Working with Children Check before they can commence in these roles.
There are also a number of other changes. Click here for more details. |
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Additional Funding Coming Soon under the Youth Development and Support Program
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 The Federal Government has announced additional funding of $700,000 to support organisations across the country to help provide positive development opportunities for young Australians. The funding will be allocated through the Youth Development and Support Program, which funds community organisations to run a range of community-based small scale projects for the benefit of young people. This funding is in addition to the $500,000 provided by the Government to support 24 Youth Development and Support Program Projects in 2009. Click here for more details |
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Mission Australia's Annual Survey of Young Australians
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 Mission Australia is currently undertaking its ninth annual National Survey of Young Australians for young people aged 11 to 24 years. The survey gives young people an opportunity to comment
on a range of issues, including what they value, what concerns them and what
they think should be done about those concerns. The responses provide valuable information for anyone concerned about
the well-being of young people. Click here for more details and to complete the survey. |
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National Compact
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 The Federal Government has released a document entitled National Compact: Working Together, which outlines how the Government and third sector organisations will work together in new ways based on partnership and respect. The document reflects the commitment of all parties to find innovative and better ways to working together. Click here for more details |
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Events |
21 April 2010 - Queensland
12 May 2010 - South Australian
23 June 2010 - Western Australia
14 July 2010 - Victoria
August 2010 - Tasmania (TBC)
28 October 2010 - New South Wales AYMN Mentor Summits
29 July 2010 - South Australia (TBC)
23 October 2010 - New South Wales
NRGize - Sydney
6 - 8 July 2010
National Youth Mentoring Week
24 October to 30 October 2010
Youth Mentoring Conference
November 2010
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Did You Know....? |
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Our website can help you develop a training program for your mentors?
 Whether you are providing the training in-house or out sourcing it to an external trainer, you will still need to consider what type of issues you would like to be covered in the training sessions. How long will you run your sessions for? Will your mentors complete training before meeting their mentee? Our website has a number of resources which can help you develop your training program. |
