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New Youth Attainment and Transitions Preferred Providers Announced

Minister Ellis has announced the outcomes of the RFT process for the School Business Community Partnership Brokers and Youth Connections programs.

 

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National Conversation

On 22 October 2009, the Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd MP and the Hon Kate Ellis MP, launched the National Conversations.

 

Compact with Young Australians

A Compact with Young Australians has been established to ensure all young people are skilled for a more productive and rewarding life.

 

Body Image

Proposed National Strategy on Body Image

Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, recently accepted the Proposed National Strategy on Body Image advisory report, which has been developed to help the Australian Government tackle the issue of negative body image.

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State of Australia's Young People

State of Australia's Young People report

The State of Australia’s Young People report recently released by the Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, presents a positive picture, showing how important young people are to our country.

 

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Youth Allowance

Overview

Youth Allowance is changing to deliver more support for more students and target support to students who need it most.

 

Office For Youth

Office for Youth

Overview

The Office for Youth coordinates the Australian Government’s significant investment and effort for young people across government. The Office for Youth leads the Australian Governments commitment to working for and with young people, acknowledging that young people are valuable participants in Australian society and are crucial to our nation’s economic and social prosperity. 

Indigenous Youth

Indigenous Youth

Indigenous Youth

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) is committed to the Australian Government’s target of reducing Indigenous disadvantage. This commitment builds on the substantial reform agenda agreed to by all Australian Governments in 2008 through five Indigenous specific National Partnerships – in health, housing, early childhood development, economic participation and remote service delivery.