Needs of the Youth

Access to services O Educational opportunities are provided to all

young peopleO Health systems have youth specific services to

cater for this populationO Financial assistance packages available through

centerlinkO Counseling services such as kids help line for

providing support with the struggles of being apart of the youth population

O Recreational facilities e.g. skate parks, entertainment venues etc.

EducationO School is compulsory between ages of 6 and 15O Number of inceptives to participate in post-

compulsory education e.g. unit, TAFEO Youth allowance available for students with low

incomeO Private coaching to improve education

Employment O Important for young people to develop

independence through employmentO Employment consists of part-time and casual

rather then full time due to schooling and various other activities

O Employment assistance is given to youth through centerlink

Financial SupportO For young people with low income families the

government provides assistance O Variety of educational and employment

allowances

Health O As injury is the leading cause of death in youth

population there are national programs to reduce the risk of injuries occurring

O E.g. national road safety strategy, National injury prevention plan, OHS commission etc.

O Health system provides many youth health services to cater for the specific needs of this population group.

O The national Mental health Strategy and the National Drug strategy have many initiatives to promote awareness and provide support for your people with mental health or substance abuse.

O It is important for young people to know how to access such services.

O This population group usually has low income, so common type of accommodation is renting or paying board at home.

O Housing assistance is available for those who can not stay at home or gain accommodation, e.g. national rental affordability scheme.

O The department of family housing community service has established a program to assist young people which helps young people improve engagement with family

Housing

Security and Safety O Ideally development for

independence should occur in a natural environment such as with a supportive family and suitable peers.

Self Esteem O How young people view and feel

about themselves effects the way they live their lives, opinions are shaped by family, school work, friendships etc.

Sense of Identity O During adolescents people develop

sense of identityO Peers and and peer acceptance

becomes significantO Good role models are critical at this

stage of identity development