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The social media ban fails young people through the fear that fuels it
Natalie Ryan
11 February 2025
Why conferences should be Gen Z friendly
How working as a facilitator has changed young people's lives
Ruqia Mohamed
24 June 2024
How youth workers can provide mental health support
Amy Wooller, YACVic
10 October 2023
What’s a Referendy, Wendy? A simple guide to the Voice to Parliament Referendum
Jacob Gamble, YACVic
20 June 2023
Chris' story: Loss, urgency, grief and loneliness
Chris Lanyon
16 February 2023
Marita's story: Coaching and helping young people at risk of homelessness to reach their goals
Katia Pellicciotta
18 November 2022
Tiffany's story: Creating positive pathways for young people through early intervention
Katia Pellicciotta
18 November 2022
Pattie’s story: Being the bridge for young people and the reality of life
Jay Lentini
18 November 2022
Jay's story: From FReeZA participant to developing fresh, creative new programs for young people
Jay Lentini
18 November 2022
Tony's story: Over 50 years of expanding youth work through his community development approach
Sione's story: Meeting young people on their terms with culturally competent youth work
Martha's story: Supporting Pasifika young people to succeed through schooling programs
Hannah's story: Youth work is healthcare
Katia Pellicciotta
11 November 2022
Maree’s story: The power of early intervention in East Victoria
Katia Pellicciotta
20 October 2022
Kieran's story: Providing young people with creative spaces to express themselves and get the support they need
Cihan's story: Muslim youth worker creating a better life for Muslim young people
Caitlyn's story: If I didn't meet that youth worker, I don't think I'd be where I am today
Yumna's story: tirelessly working for young people in regional Victoria
Cooking as community care with Ashvina
Katia Pellicciotta, YACVic
20 December 2021
Nurturing connections to support the youth sector
Katia Pellicciotta, YACVic
06 September 2021
How can youth workers find their ‘burnout boundary’?
Katia Pellicciotta, YACVic
01 September 2021
How to run safe youth spaces online: Tips by and for regional young leaders and youth workers
Katia Pellicciotta, YACVic
26 February 2021
Joining safe youth spaces online: Tips by and for regional young people
Katia Pellicciotta, YACVic
26 February 2021
A Fully Sick music festival success
Tabitha Rickard, FReeZa Coordinator and Youth Engagement Officer at City of Ballarat, and Katja Fiedler, Acting Coordinator Youth Services at City of Ballarat
11 August 2020
How rural and regional communities are supporting each other during COVID-19
A step-by-step guide for rent relief for young people in Victoria
Lara Paull, YACVic
27 April 2020
COVID-19 Cybercrime and tips to avoid scams
Steph Brenkovich, YACVic
24 April 2020
How making a complaint about a mental health service can help improve the system
5 budget-friendly meals to get you through COVID-19 restrictions
Julian Garrido
17 April 2020
What young people and the youth sector can do about COVID-19
How you can take care and action during the bushfires
A 12-year-old’s desire for change in the resi care system
Why sexual health services need to be more accessible for young people
Law Donnelly
29 October 2019
How the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme affects youth services
Luke Rycken, YACVic Policy Manager
24 October 2019
How the Religious Discrimination Bill affects young people
Alberto Giglia and Luke Rycken, YACVic Policy Team
26 September 2019
How to have your voice heard on mental health
Luke Rycken and Dr. Jessie Mitchell
05 June 2019
Building an inclusive youth sector together
Sebastian Antoine
03 May 2019
A guide to #vicyouth2020 – what we want to see at this year's state election
Dr. Jessie Mitchell, YACVic
18 October 2018
Starting with education: how youth work educators and young people are building a strong future together
Building stronger schools is everyone’s business
Dr. Jessie Mitchell, YACVic
25 June 2018