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Welcome to the TASMANIAN YOUTH FORUM webpage

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This is the website of the Tasmanian Youth Forum - Tassie's peak youth consultative and participatory body. Note that this website is undergoing significant reforms during February/March 2008 - sorry for any inconveniences. Please get in touch with the TYF office - tyf@tyf.com.au or 6223 5511 for up-to-date information.

If you're looking for specific information, here is a brief run down of our menus:

TYF
Who we are, what we do, why we exist. And a bit of history about what TYF and TYCC (the body that came before TYF) has done in the past.

TYF in 2008
Interested in what TYF is up to this year? Head here for information on the TYF Agenda. This section also hosts the TYF forum, and information on how to get involved if you're a young person.

TYF Resources
Links & other resources. Head to 'documents' for TYF documents, a Convention for the Rights of the Child report for Tasmania and other info relevant to young people.

Youth Organisations and Youth Links
Links & other resources on many of the other youth organisations about in Tasmania. These sections will be updated during 2008.

DENIM
We held our second DENIM conference in September 2006: check out some information on it here.

Site Services and Help
If this doesn't cover your questions email us

...and lastly...
Below you will find the latest bits of news that come across the desk in the TYF office. Opportunities for young people and information is the order of the day. Have a browse!

Created on 11/05/2005 11:59 PM by cherylm
Updated on 18/02/2008 10:26 PM by ben

Announcements

The Spirit of Gen Y

Posted by: ben on 19/09/2007 01:23 PM (Read: 299)

The Office of the Anti-Discrimination Commissioner is looking for young people to contribute to a unique publication to showcase the views of Tasmanian youth.

TYF Launch

Posted by: ben on 19/09/2007 01:23 PM (Read: 319)

The Tasmanian Youth Forum will be formally launched on 28 September 2007 in Launceston. Read on for more details!

First Time Voters Guide

Posted by: ben on 19/09/2007 01:23 PM (Read: 257)

The United Nations Youth Association has launched a 'First Time Voters Guide' for young people voting for the first time at the upcoming Federal Election.

Applications for the National Youth Roundtable 2008 are now open!

Posted by: anonymous on 10/09/2007 01:57 PM (Read: 296)

Do you want to meet with the Australian Government to discuss issues that impact on young people? Then apply to be part of the Roundtable in 2008.

$20,000 prize for young Tasmanian accountants

Posted by: anonymous on 10/09/2007 01:57 PM (Read: 318)

Two Tasmanian organisations - CPA Australia’s Tasmanian Division and Synateq - are putting their money where their mouth is and offering a $20,000 reward for Tasmania’s best young accounting or finance professional through the Synateq CPA Australia Young Accountant Awards. Nominations close on 12 October and the prize winner will be announced on 31 October.

TYF Poll Result: P-Platers

Posted by: ben on 29/08/2007 01:53 PM (Read: 297)

We have closed the poll on P-Platers and started a new poll on the Federal Election as of today.

SO how did the P-Plater vote go?

Rural Health Week

Posted by: ben on 29/08/2007 01:33 PM (Read: 316)

3-9 September is Rural Health Week 2007. There are events and activities for everyone - including young people - right across the state.

Read more to find out activities in your area!

FYA Youth Change Maker Grants

Posted by: ben on 29/08/2007 01:33 PM (Read: 321)

The Foundation for Young Australians Youth Change Maker Grants are now open.

Oxfam Youth Internship

Posted by: ben on 17/08/2007 11:22 AM (Read: 326)

Oxfam Australia is offering 16 young people (2 from each state) the opportunity to take part in a one year internship program. For more information, read on!

The Source - August - Is Out

Posted by: ben on 13/08/2007 11:40 AM (Read: 346)

The Australian Government's online youth bulletin the source - featuring stories for young people about government activities and promotions - is outfor August 2007.

LINKZONE has a new home!

Posted by: ben on 07/08/2007 01:46 PM (Read: 277)

The state government's youth links page, LINKZONE, is changing web addresses. The new site is found at www.linkzone.tas.gov.au instead of www.linkzone.com.

Nominate a Young Australian who makes you proud!

Posted by: ben on 06/08/2007 05:46 PM (Read: 298)

It's time again to nominate young Australians for the Tasmanian Young Australian of the Year award.

Commonwealth Bank Green Ambassadors

Posted by: ben on 23/07/2007 01:12 PM (Read: 315)

This is the third year that the Commonwealth Bank and Conservation Volunteers Australia have come together to recognise, reward and support 20 young Australians who demonstrate leadership in environmental conservation.

Apply Now – nominations close Friday 27th July!

Youth Health Survey

Posted by: ben on 21/06/2007 11:43 AM (Read: 336)

Want to do a youth health survey that will help make a resource for young people? Come this way!

Young Australians: Their Health And Wellbeing 2007

Posted by: ben on 21/06/2007 11:43 AM (Read: 346)

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare's (AIHW) Report - Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2007 was officially launched on 30 May 2007.

Youth@Work

Posted by: ben on 08/06/2007 11:00 AM (Read: 339)

Are you starting work for the first time? Already working? Looking to start your career?

There are some important things you need to know about your rights and conditions in the workplace.

TYCC becoming TYF

Posted by: ben on 04/06/2007 05:15 PM (Read: 372)

In August 2007, the Tasmanian Youth Consultative Committee is becoming the Tasmanian Youth Forum and will start to engage a heap of different youth groups in the Tasmanian community.

Are you a part of a youth group and want to be involved?

Want to know more about the Tasmanian Youth Forum? Read on!

2007-2008 Federal Budget

Posted by: ben on 14/05/2007 10:19 AM (Read: 402)

On 8 May 2007, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello delivered the 2007/2008 Budget - including a whole heap of new spending projects.

For a look at what's in the budget for young people specifically, have a look here!

Survey for Young Tasmanians

Posted by: ben on 10/05/2007 12:06 PM (Read: 409)

Headspace - the consortium set up to coordinate mental health services and issues in Australia - is currently consulting young people from the south of Tasmania on their work.

Southern Cross Young Achiever Awards

Posted by: ben on 24/04/2007 12:32 PM (Read: 520)

On 14 April, the Southern Cross Young Achiever Awards were held at the Wrest Point Casino, honouring several young exceptional young Tasmanians - including several TYCC Members!

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The TYCC website is a community site for Tasmania's young people and youth participation groups, to which a range of organisations and individuals contribute. The presence of content from any organisation or individual does not imply that TYCC supports them, or their services or activities. Only content that is broadly consistent with TYCC's aims and objectives is approved for posting by the site administrators.