Alternative Suspension Roaring Success, But Funding Needed To Meet Demand
"The program made him turn up, talk with youth workers and make him understand what he does is wrong. He even told me he really enjoyed it". - The Y NSW's new program shows great success but requires funding to continue and grow.
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Youth Mental Health Forum - 6 October 2023
The Y NSW hosted Youth Mental Health Forum with Minister Rose Jackson and MP Donna Frances Reeman Davis today.
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When John’s son is suspended from school, he usually plays video games. This time was different
When John’s* son was suspended from his public high school last term, it wasn’t the 14-year-old’s first time.
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Hundreds Apply For The Y NSW Youth Parliament Program
From hundreds of applicants, Stephanie Ovington of Narooma and Lucy Allen of Cobargo have been selected to represent the Bega electorate at The Y NSW Youth Parliament Program later this year.
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Indigenous Scholarships Available for the Y NSW’S 2023 Youth Parliament
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are now able to apply for scholarships to represent their electorate in the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament program as part of the Y’s commitment to First Nations people.
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Lani Praises Youth Parliament Experience
"I loved my time on the Youth Parliament. It gave me the opportunity to represent young people in the Snowy Monaro and regional areas, and advocate on their behalf." Cooma's Lani Holfter is encouraging youth in NSW to experience the Y NSW's Youth Parliament.
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Applications Open For The Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament!
CALLING all thought-leaders, change-makers, trailblazers and inspired young people – applications are now open for the Y NSW’s 2023 Youth Parliament. Young people in years ten, eleven and twelve (or equivalent age) in all 93 NSW state electorates are invited to apply.
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Y NSW launches Alternative School Suspension Program
The Y NSW is excited to announce the launch of an Australian first with the ground-breaking Alternative Suspension Program in Western Sydney and the Central Coast.
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Y NSW Youth Careers Expo on Central Coast - Something for everyone!
The Y NSW will showcase an incredible array of career and training opportunities for Central Coast young people at the Youth Careers Expo on Thursday, September 15.
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New NSW Leader of the House Elected - At the Y NSW’s Youth Parliament Camp for 2022
As Morrison and Albanese campaign across the country for their shot as Prime Minister, more than 80 young people from across NSW and the ACT gathered on the long weekend to train up for a ‘takeover’ of the Legislative Council at NSW Parliament in July.
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The Ys Wow at Mardi Gras!
Quite simply it was a night we'll never forget! The Y NSW and YWCA Australia came together for their first ever Mardi Gras Parade. A team of 40 dancers represented both organisations – and love in all shapes and sizes – united to shine on the LGBTQIA+ community’s biggest stage of all.
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NSW Youth Governor 2022 announced as Youth Parliament wraps up a week of inspiring debates
The Y NSW has wrapped up an inspiring week of Youth Parliament 2021, with Member for Bega, Abbey Dawson, announced as Youth Governor 2022. Ms Dawson has been the Deputy Premier for the 2021 Youth Parliament program.
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The Y Youth Parliament goes Virtual in January 2022
The Y NSW was due to commence its Youth Parliament program – including a residential camp at Sydney Olympic Park Lodge and the iconic experience at Parliament House – on Saturday 15 January 2022. The program was already delayed due to the Stay-at-Home Orders, which were in place at the time the program was initially scheduled for July 2021. With the Omicron variant so widespread throughout New South Wales, the Y has taken the difficult decision to make the Youth Parliament program virtual for January 2022. The Y has taken this decision in keeping with our values, because we are committed to acting with the interests of safety, responsibility, honesty, care and respect at all times – particularly in regard to young people.
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Y NSW Youth Parliamentarians weigh in on vaccination debate
The Y NSW Youth Parliament has voted in favour of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all Australians and visitors to Australia, in a mock debate chaired by Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Veterans, the Hon. James Griffin MP.
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Y NSW keeps minds & bodies active for free through lockdown
With Greater Sydney plunged into lockdown, the Y NSW is staying committed to connection, offering virtual opportunities to promote active wellness at home for the young and the young at heart.
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Y NSW pays tribute to bingo heroes this National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week from May 17 to 23, the Y NSW is paying tribute to the committed group of locals behind Community Bingo on the Central Coast, raising funds for vital youth programs in the region.
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Y NSW Expo to set coastal careers on course
The Y NSW, Central Coast Council and Vicinity’s Lake Haven Centre have joined forces to bring a careers fair to the North of Wyong like never seen before.
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Y NSW supports youth through adversity at Hawkesbury Oasis
The Y NSW’s popular active wellness program ‘Uplift’ will launch at the Hawkesbury Oasis on Monday, May 3, helping to tackle the roll-on effects of COVID-19 on the lives of local young people.
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Together more than ever at the Y NSW this Youth Week
The Y NSW is inviting young people to connect at the Y this Youth Week with a raft of free opportunities storming the state.
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Y NSW provides ‘uplift’ to wellbeing of Sydney youth
Uplift launches this month in Parramatta and Mount Annan to tackle the roll-on effects of COVID-19 on the lives of local young people
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