AUSTRALIAN YOUTH RESOURCES
AUSTRALIAN YOUTH RESOURCES
ORGANIZATIONS
Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies
ACYS collects and disseminates information on research programs, issues and practice relating to Australian youth. Offers a Journal, Database and Informational services on their website.
Australian Youth Affairs Coalition
"AYAC aims to provide a body broadly representative of the issues and interests of young people and the youth affairs field in Australia and to advocate for a united Australia which respects and values Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, promotes human rights, and provides justice for all."
TypoStation
Based in Australia, Typo Station is an independent non-profit organisation operating an early intervention, life-skills, alternate education and mentoring program for troubled and vulnerable young men aged 14-17, who are experiencing significant difficulties at home, school and in their community.
The Australian Youth Research Centre is based at The University Of Melbourne. It was established in 1988 in response to a recognised need by the youth affairs sector for relevant and up to date research on the issues facing young people today.
ARTICLES
Hugo, Anne. (1Mar04) "Sharing a new story: Young people in decision-making--a report for the Foundation for Young Australians," Youth Studies Australia. Available for download. www.amazon.com
Palmer, David. (1Dec03) "Youth work Aboriginal young people and ambivalence: the broad range of ways that Aboriginal youth are represented in Australian society creates challenges," Youth Studies Australia. Available for download. www.amazon.com
BOOKS
McKillop, Sandra. (1992) Preventing Youth Suicide. Kangaroo Press, 300pp.
Western, John, eds. et al. (2004) Understanding Youth Crime: An Australian Study. Ashgate Publishing, 234pp.
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