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Armadale Youth Network
Information Distribution
22 November 2018
In this edition...
Small steps see big results for Grovelands Primary students



Initiate Australia opened 12 Buckets at Grovelands Primary School in Term 2, 2018 and there are currently six children and six mentors that have began their journey. 12 Buckets is excited to see how these amazing children impact their school when given a platform to do so.

12 Buckets School Liaison Officer, Chelsea Horner, shared some warm stories of the big changes their students have made through small, one-at-a-time steps. 

"Sometimes the depth of these steps are hard to describe however I hope these few highlights help," she said. 


B (Year 5 boy)
B was a quiet boy that wasn’t very engaged in class. He ‘went under the radar’ and hardly spoke. After his first session with his mentor, he sought out the Grovelands School Contact and said ‘Oh I had so much fun in 12 Buckets!’. She said it is the most he has spoken to her in 5 years. After his third session, he placed his mentor on his Protective Behaviours ‘5 people you can trust to talk to’ list. After 2 terms, he is talking to staff and students more and is becoming more confident. He has also been selected in a short list for Student Councillor next year.

K (Year 4 girl)
K’s mentor has become a grandmother figure where they garden, paint and make slime. K has moved from looking down when greeting others in 12 Buckets to confident eye contact when talking. K’s family background is very unstable and she has little support or attention at home. In despite of this, K is a beautifully positive girl that sees the joy in life and is loving giving back to her school community through 12 Buckets. Each week, they measure the plants they are growing and are painting pots for different people to receive these a Christmas gifts. K shared with her mentor, I have had a hard life, but I’ve healed now. I’m looking forward to a challenge’. We can’t wait to see where this journey takes her.

Br (Year 3 boy)
Br is a boisterious, happy boy who finds it hard to focus in class and make friends. He has loved becoming part of 12 Buckets and says that the mentors are his 3 best friends. We have been working with him to make more friends at school and will be bringing some peers into 12 Buckets for some games. His mentor will debrief with him and give him some pointers on how to make his great personality shine so he can make some deeper connections in the playground. His attendance and engagement in class has improved already. He is more focused and gaining confidence in his ability to achieve his academic goals.


 


















CITY OF ARMADALE MARCH AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

 
Each year the City of Armadale coordinates a march against domestic violence to raise awareness of the issue and to recognise the significant impact that domestic violence has on individuals, families and the wider community. In previous years this has been known as White Ribbon Day. In collaboration with various domestic violence agencies working in Armadale it was decided that this year’s march would adopt the colour purple which is the international colour for domestic and family violence. As a part of this year’s march we will be unveiling our purple park bench. This bench will be a permanent fixture in Minnawarra Park and provides a quiet space for those affected by domestic and / or family violence to reflect or seek assistance and support. The bench has a plaque affixed which provides free call numbers for agencies that can assist those who may require help.
 
This year’s march takes place on Friday 23 November and commences at 11am at the end of the Jull St Mall (just outside the old post office). From this location the march,  led by a  WA Police Force vehicle, will proceed through the mall, along Jull Street, turning left into Orchard Avenue before arriving at Minnawarra Park where a small ceremony and the official unveiling of the purple bench will be conducted.
 
Participants are invited to wear the colour purple.

If you have any questions, please contact the City of Armadale on 9394 5000.



16 DAYS IN WA TO STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN

The Department of Communities 16 Days in WA to Stop Violence Against Women campaign will take place from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, which is Human Rights Day. 16 Days in WA is Western Australia’s contribution to raise awareness, motivate positive actions, and advocate on behalf of organisations that are opposing violence against women.

Key stats
  • Every week in Australia, at least one woman is killed by a current or former partner.
  • Western Australia has the second highest rate of reported physical and sexual violence perpetrated against women.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are nearly 11 times more likely to die due to assault than non-Indigenous women.
  • Less than 20 per cent of women who experience violence from an intimate partner reported the most recent incident to the police.
  • Sixty five per cent of women who experienced violence from a previous partner reported having never called the police to report the violence.
  • 46,886 family and domestic violence incidents were triaged by the WA Family and Domestic Violence Response Teams in 2017/18.
The fast approaching Christmas period can often be a very hard and difficult time for many people in our community and hardships may result in young people feeling vulnerable and in need of support. Neami National's Suicide Prevention Coordinator has compiled the below list of help lines to support the community. 

Please feel free to distribute these among your clients, young people and community members.

HELPLINE NUMBERS

  • Multicultural DV Alert Training - Lifeline WA
    The course is called Multicultural DV-Alert, and it is designed to help frontline workers in community and health services learn the basics of recognising, responding and referring domestic and family violence within culturally and linguistically diverse communities. The course is nationally accredited, free, and lunch is provided.

    28 & 29 November | FREE | Nationally Accredited | Bedfordale
     
  • Preventing Youth Alcohol-related injuries
    Presentations by
    Simone Pettigrew, Research Professor, Curtin University
    McCusker Centre for Action on Alcohol and Youth
    Kellie Wilson, Team Leader Community Safety, City of Mandurah
    28 November | Wembley or via webinar | $25 in-person or $15 webinar

     
  • Working with young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds: Applying the National Youth Settlement Framework in mainstream services 
    With one in five young Australians aged 12–24 years born overseas according to 2016 Census data, young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds are a large part of our community. They can also face unique challenges in building a new life in Australia.

    The National Youth Settlement Framework was launched by Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN) Australia in 2015. The framework provides a basis for planning, delivering and evaluating programs and activities that have been designed to help newly arrived young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to settle well in Australia.

    This webinar will build upon previous webinars hosted with MYAN to focus on recent developments with the National Youth Settlement Framework and how it can be applied in mainstream services. The webinar will examine newly developed assessment guides designed to support the planning and evaluation of programs and activities for young people, as well as the launch of a new resource focusing on the participation of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, which is one of the Good Practice Capabilities outlined in the framework. The webinar will also share the experiences of a recent collaboration facilitated by Multicultural Youth Tasmania to embed the framework within a mainstream youth-focused program.
    28 November | Webinar | 1 - 2pm | Registrations required

     
  • Cultural Conversations 2018
    This event will bring together young people, parents, carers, and advocates who are part of the culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) community. This year’s objective will focus on a key factor influencing help seeking and positive mental health recovery– family support. For any young person, family support is vital when mental health issues are present. Often without family support, young people are not able to seek out the support they need. Family support can be influenced by a range of factors including their understanding of mental health and what it is, their community’s acceptance of the issue, and the support and guidance of their religious and spiritual connections. We hope to address these factors, and form a shared opinion which supports young people and their mental health.
    29 November | headspace Armadale | FREE - Limited places, bookings essential

     
  • 2018 Engagement Forum
    Join us for this year’s Engagement Forum WA which presents an excellent opportunity to learn more about the engagement of young people, particularly those considered ‘at-risk’. Throughout the day you will explore current understandings, meet with those working in the youth services field, and gain insights into what works with engaging young people in education, employment, training and life.
    30 November | Mt Lawley | $59.99

     
  • Women's Workshop
    The first of two sessions; come along and learn about mindfulness and relaxation in a fun and relaxed environment. 
    30 November | FREE | Communicare, Cannington | *Creche available with limited spots

     
  • Raising bi-lingual children
    Raising children with more than one language? Please join us for a presentation by Bilingual Families and Speech Pathologist Naomi Li'el who will provide families with useful tips and support in raising children with more than one language.  
    5 December | Communicare, Cannington | FREE | Registrations required

     
  • Women's workshop: Part 2.
    The second session of a two-part workshop, focuses in women's personal safety. Learn about women's legal issues and services that can offer support. 

    7 December | Communicare, Cannington | FREE | *Creche available with limited spots
     
  • Critical Suicide Studies Network
    This free, two-day event brings together people working in different sectors, and scholars and policy advocates from more than ten different countries to engage in a series of roundtable discussions and interactive presentations to continue the process of building bridges towards finding new, better, more effective approaches to understanding and respon
    ding to suicide.
    12-13 December | Free | UWA, Crawley
     
  • 6th Future of Youth Employment Forum 
    Featuring a number of engaging presentations and inspiring case studies, the 6th Future of Youth Employment forum offers a unique opportunity to engage with cross-sector experts working to tackle youth unemployment across the board.
    20 - 22 February 2019 | Novotel Perth Langley | Cost involved - see registration page



    TIPS FOR FATHERS NOVEMBER
  • McCusker Charitable Foundation Grants
    The McCusker Charitable Foundation funds organisations who are seeking support for projects aligned with the Foundation's key objectives. The McCusker Charitable Foundation will consider applications for assistance for projects related to:
  • Medical research and advancement of medical science.
  • Care, welfare and education of young people.
  • Promotion of high achievement and excellence.
  • Support for the aged and infirm.
  • Arts and environment.
    The Trustees are committed to encouraging greater philanthropy, volunteering and giving throughout Australia at all levels.
    Applications close 30 November | Undisclosed amount.

     
  • Youth Week WA 2019 Grant Program
    Funding of up to $1,000 for individual events and up to $3,000 for collaborate community-wide events will be available for eligible organisations to host an event during WA Youth Week 2019 (13-20 April 2019). Priority will be given to events held in regional and remotes areas of Western Australia and to events and organisations that have not previously been funded through the Youth Week WA Grants Program.

    Applications close 4pm, 6 December 
     
  • Youth Engagement Grants | Department of Communities
    This grants program provides funding for local governments and community service organisations to implement projects that engage young people (10 - 18 years old) in creative ways and help achieve positive outcomes for local young people.
    ​Up to $5000 for one off activities or initiative | Up to $10,000 for ongoing projects. Closes 31 December 2018

     
  • Youth Jobs PATH  - Jobactive
    Financial incentives to hire young people and trial a young person on an internship with your agency.
    From $1000 - $10k

     
  • Department of Sport and Recreation - Community Participation Grants 
    Projects need to increase participation in sport and active recreation or develop the skills of the people involved in your organisation or local community.  
    Up to $5000 | Open year-round

     
  • Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - Misk Grand Challenges 
    These grants aim to help young people change the world by empowering them to create fresh, innovative solutions to global challenges facing the next generation.
    Up to $75,000 in funding | Rounds ongoing

     
  • Matana Foundation for Young People Grant Program
    This grant recognises that disadvantage takes many forms and prioritises projects that address the causes of youth disadvantage by providing programs/ projects targeting school retention, increased educational achievement, employment skills, community connectedness and more.
    Up to $10,000 | Rounds are ongoing 

     
  • Drug Aware YCulture Metro Rounds 
    Drug Aware YCulture Metro is a project funding and skills development initiative providing arts grants of up to $3000 for people aged between 12 and 26. This funding is for early career artists who would like to plan and coordinate their own projects or initiatives across any artistic medium
    Up to $3000 | Open 

     
  • Local Drug Action Team Program - Expressions of Interest now open
    The Local Drug Action Team Program supports organisations to build or extend partnerships in their community and develop activities to prevent and minimise the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs at a grass roots level.
    Once we receive your Expression of Interest an ADF Relationship Manager will be in touch with more information and can provide support to complete your application.
    There are currently 172 Local Drug Action Teams across Australia and we look forward to working with you to join them.To complete your Expression of Interest, click here.
A reminder to please forward any inclusions for the next AYN info distribution (events, activities, programs etc) to the Community Development Officer - Youth to atapper@armadale.wa.gov.au. The next Info Distribution will be the 6 December. Please send information through prior to Monday 3 December 2018 for inclusion.
7 Orchard Avenue Armadale
08 9394 5000
info@armadale.wa.gov.au
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