Australian Bureau of Statistics

http://www.abs.gov.au

The ABS, provides many useful statistical products and services relating to young people., Discover the ABS is a useful starting point for developing a greater understanding of how you can utilise the ABS to benefit your decision making.

Children and Youth area  within ABS

http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/c311215.nsf/22b99697d1e47ad8ca2568e30008e1bc/35f3e8efed45ce47ca256de2008194bd!OpenDocument

The field of children and youth statistics encompasses a diverse population. The ABS produces statistics covering a range of topics relevant to children and youth including family, community, social participation, health, education and work. Statistics play an important role in describing the lives of children and youth and can illuminate problems they experience and some of the factors associated with those problems.

This Topics @ a Glance page provides a guide to both ABS and non-ABS data, identifying the wide range of information available on children and youth. A number of links are provided to publications and Feature articles, many of which can be accessed online, free of charge.

National Statistical Services – Children and Youth

http://www.nss.gov.au/nss/home.nsf/pages/Children+and+Youth+Statistics?OpenDocument

The Information Development Plan (IDP), published in December 2006, is an agreement among key stakeholders on statistical work required in the field of children and youth to support policy, planning and accountability and provide a better evidence base for analysing outcomes for children in the wider social and economic context. It supports the work of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and its partner organisations in enhancing the National Statistical Service.

Parliament of Australia Library

http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library

Searches in the Parliament of Australia Library are useful to identify government statistics and policy on young people in Australia.

Distilled youth specific statistics e.g. on employment

http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/MSB/15

The Parliament of Australia library also has  youth specific statistics sections.

Department of Health and Ageing  - Youth Health

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/health-pubhlth-strateg-youth-overview.htm

Youth Gambling, DoJ, Victoria

http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/home/liquor+gambling+and+racing/research+and+statistics/report+-+factors+affecting+youth+gambling+(pdf)

Report: Factors Affecting Youth Gambling  investigated gambling participation and problem gambling amongst 18 to 24 year olds. Contains statistics on youth gambling in Australia.

National Youth Mental health Foundation

http://www.headspace.org.au/what-works/resources/-statistics-links

Links, resources and other  data on prevalence rates and burden of disease in young people with mental and substance use disorders: health and well being; staistics by state; suicide and self harm; Indigenous Australians. Also contains ‘Mythbusters’ on eating disorders, Suicidal Ideation, Self harm. Also fact sheets and videos, evidence  and statistics links.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)

http://www.aihw.gov.au/

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) is a major national agency set up by the Australian Government under the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Act to provide reliable, regular and relevant information and statistics on Australia's health and welfare - including young people.

Centre for Multicultural Youth

http://www.cmy.net.au/UsefulLinks

Contains many links to useful  information on youth issues, particularly those involving young people in multicultural contexts.

Country Matters - Social Atlas of Rural and Regional Australia

http://www.daff.gov.au/abares/publications_remote_content/publication_topics/social_issues?sq_content_src=%2BdXJsPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkYxNDMuMTg4LjE3LjIwJTJGYW5yZGwlMkZEQUZGU2VydmljZSUyRmRpc3BsYXkucGhwJTNGZmlkJTNEcGRfY20wNGFwOWFiY18wMTQxMWEwMS54bWwmYWxsPTE%3D

Contains archive of research on country  social trends.

Australian Government Fair Work Ombudsman

http://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay/national-minimum-wage/pages/default.aspx

The national minimum wage acts as a safety net for employees in the national workplace relations system to provide minimum rates of pay for employees not covered by awards or agreements. National minimum wage orders are made by the Minimum Wage Panel of Fair Work Australia.

Australian Institute of Criminology

http://www.aic.gov.au/

The Australian Institute of Criminology is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice.

Australian National Council on Drugs

http://www.ancd.org.au/

The Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) is the principal advisory body to Government on drug policy and plays a critical role in ensuring the voice of the community is heard in relation to drug related policies and strategies. 

National Drug Research Institute

http://ndri.curtin.edu.au/

The National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) conducts and disseminates high quality research that contributes to the primary prevention of harmful drug use and the reduction of drug related harm in Australia.

Australian Institute of Family Studies

http://www.aifs.gov.au/

The Australian Institute of Family Studies (the Institute) is an Australian Government statutory agency within the portfolio of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. It was established in February 1980 under the Australian Family Law Act 1975.

European Commission Youth in Europe Eurostat

http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/statistics_explained/index.php/Youth_in_Europe

Statistics on youth in Europe.

UNESCO Information services

http://www.unesco.org/unesdi/index.php/eng/doc/tous.html

Access to UNESCO’s information and documentation centres’ websites and data.

Europa World Year Book

Europa, 2011, Europa World Year Book. London: Europa Publications

Usually around call number REF 300.5

OECD iLibrary

http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/

Contains OECD statistics, books, papers and the fact book and glossaries.

Youth Statistics. Ministry of Youth Development NZ

http://www.youthstats.myd.govt.nz/

Welcome to Youth Statistics, a Ministry of Youth Development resource that presents detailed statistical information about New Zealand's young people aged 12 to 24.

Adolescent and Youth Health (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/index.htm

Statistics and commentaries on health of young people in the US.

Global Employment Trends for Youth (International Labour Organisation)

https://www.ncjrs.gov/yviolence/statistics.html

In its report on the “Global Employment Trends for Youth 2012” issued in May 2012, the ILO examines the continuing job crisis affecting young people in many parts of the world. It provides updated statistics on global and regional youth unemployment rates and presents ILO policy recommendations to curb the current trends.

Youth and the State of the World (Advocates for Youth)

http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/publications/455?task=view

Advocates for Youth champions efforts to help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates believes it can best serve the field by boldly advocating for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent sexual health.

National Criminal Justice Reference Service (US)

https://www.ncjrs.gov/yviolence/statistics.html

Special feature on youth violence statistics

Centre for Youth drug studies (archive?)

http://adca.firstsoftwaresolutions.com/resbyfield.jsp?term=Centre+for+Youth+Drug+Studies&field=AUTHOR&searchtable=&displayFormat=BIBLIOGRAPHY

This centre appears to have closed. Its publications are however listed in several a places on the web.

Youth Justice and Custody Statistics (UK)

http://www.justice.gov.uk/statistics/youth-justice/statistics

The Ministry of Justice is one of the largest government departments, employing around 76,000 people (including those in the Probation Service), with a budget of approximately £9 billion. Each year millions of people use our services across the UK - including at 500 courts and tribunals, and 133 prisons in England and Wales. 

United Nations Youth Social Policy and Development Division

UN World Youth Report

http://social.un.org/index/Youth.aspx

Statistics and commentary ofn young people and juvenile justice, UN Youth Indicators, World Youth report 2011, Youth Forum, etc

Fact sheets on:

• Youth Employment
• Armed Conflict
• Youth and Climate Change
• HIV and Young People
• Girls and Young Women
• Youth and Hunger
• Youth Participation
• Youth and intergenerational partnerships
• Youth as a Smart Investment
• Health of Young People
• Youth and Volunteerism
• Youth Fostering Dialogue and Mutual Understanding
• Youth with disabilities
• Regional Overview: Youth in Africa
• Regional Overview: Youth in the Arab Region
• Regional Overview: Youth in Asia and the Pacific
• Information and Communication Technology
• Youth and Education

Youth NSW

http://www.youth.nsw.gov.au/youth_workers/finding_statistics_on_young_people.html

Youth NSW provides a long list of useful sources and resources about young people in Australia.

Foundation for Young Australians Report - How Young People are Faring  (HYPAF) 2011

http://www.fya.org.au/research/how-young-people-are-faring-2011/#.UMViy4P2-WY

The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is proud to announce the launch of How Young People are Faring (HYPAF) 2011 – the latest report in an annual series on the employment and education situation of young Australians. The HYPAF report, prepared by Lyn Robinson, Mike Long and Stephen Lamb from the Centre for Research on Education Systems at the University of Melbourne, shows two significant long-term trends:

• the stability of working life for young people has steadily decreased
• Australia’s economic prosperity is consistently not being passed on to many young people.

Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY)

http://www.lsay.edu.au/

The Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) is a research program that tracks young people as they move from school to post-school destinations.

Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies

http://www.acys.info

ACYS provides support youth organisations, youth workers, youth researchers and young people themselves, as well as policymakers, researchers and practitioners in other sectors working with youth.

The clearinghouse focuses on information about early adolescence to the early adult years (12 to 25 years).

ACYS's mission is to contribute to the wellbeing of young people by providing comprehensive and up-to-date information about key issues and practices in the youth field for access by the community.

ACYS achieves its mission by providing information on the complex and wide-ranging issues that affect young people today, and by disseminating news of research and developments on best-practice in the youth field, encouraging networking, discussions and collaboration. 

State of Australia’s Young People, Youth.Gov.Au

http://www.youth.gov.au/articles/Pages/StateofAustraliasYoungPeoplereportstatisticalsnapshot.aspx

Description of sundry statistics, commentaries and reports relating to young people and youth issues  (and government programs) with statistical snapshot of the state of Australia’s young people.

Australian Youth Research Centre (Uni of Melbourne)

http://web.education.unimelb.edu.au/yrc/

The Youth Research Centre, established in 1988, is located within the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. The Centre is committed to research that benefits young people, where possible involving them in research. It is also committed to improving practice in the education, youth, health and community sectors. This is achieved through its research and development programs, as well as its role in teaching and research training.

Abstracts. (2012a). Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 64-67.

Abstracts. (2012b). Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 60-63.

Abstracts. (2012c). Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 60-63.

Abstracts. (2012d). Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 62-63.

Allison, S. (2012a). Taking care at the margins. Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 2.

Allison, S. (2012b). 1.8 billion and counting. Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 2.

Baker, S. (2012). Classroom karaoke: A social and academic transition strategy to enhance the first-year experience of youth studies students. Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 25-33.

Beals, F. M. (2012). Moving beyond the academic doors: Addressing ethical issues in NGO youth research. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 35-42.

Billett, P. (2012a). Lessons from the field: Ethics in youth social capital research. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 43-50.

Billett, P. (2012b). Indicators of youth social capital: The case for not using adult indicators in the measurement of youth social capital. Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 9-[16].

Black, R. (2012). Emancipatory practices: Adult/youth engagement for social and environmental justice [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 7.

Burden, K., Schuck, S., & Aubusson, P. (2012). m-Research: Ethical issues in researching young people's use of mobile devices. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 17-26.

Cahir, J., Huber, E., Handal, B., Dutch, J., & Nixon, M. (2012). Study-MATE: Using text messaging to support student transition to university study. Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 34-42.

Couch, J., Durant, B., & Hill, J. (2012). Young people, old issues: Methodological concerns in research with highly marginalised young people. Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 46-54.

Crane, P., & Livock, C. (2012). Joined-up practice: Five areas of exemplary practice for social workers and educators to re-engage homeless youth. Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 44-52.

Crawford, B., Rissel, C., Yamazaki, R., Franke, E., Amanatidis, S., Ravulo, J., . . . Torvaldsen, S. (2012). 'It's good to have wheels!': Perceptions of cycling among homeless young people in Sydney, Australia. Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 55-63.

Crockett, J. (2012). There's nothing the *@#! wrong with me': Youth mental health and substance use in rural and remote Australia and the potential role of school-based interventions. Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 53-59.

Daley, K. (2012). Gathering sensitive stories: Using care theory to guide ethical decision-making in research interviews with young people. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 27-34.

Davis, C., & Kelly, J. (2012). Risk-taking, harm and help-seeking: Reported by young people in treatment at a youth alcohol and drug counselling service. Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 35-45.

Driver, C. (2012). Youth, music and creative cultures: Playing for life [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 8.

Edwards, K. (2012). Research and research methods for youth practitioners [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 8.

Emslie, M. (2012). 'It's time': A case for the professionalisation of youth work. Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 16-24.

Farrugia, D. (2012a). Reviews of youth-related books and resources [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 8.

Farrugia, D. (2012b). Reviews of youth-related books and resources [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 8-9.

Fish, T. (2012). Balancing acts: Youth culture in the global city [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 9.

Gilchrist, H., Smith, K., Magee, C. A., & Jones, S. (2012). A hangover and a one-night stand: Alcohol and risky sexual behaviour among female students at an Australian university. Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 35-43.

Goldingay, S. (2012). 'Without fists': Age-mixing and its influence on safety and criminal contamination in women's prisons. Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 17-25.

Greenslade, D. (2012). Pathways to excessive gambling: A societal perspective on youth and adult gambling pursuits [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 9.

Headley, S. (2012). Transitions. Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 2.

Hildebrand, J., Lobo, R., Hallett, J., Brown, G., & Maycock, B. (2012). My-Peer Toolkit [1.0]: Developing an online resource for planning and evaluating peer-based youth programs. Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 53-61.

Jordan, L. (2012). Spaces of trauma: Young people, homelessness and violence. Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 11-17.

Kruger, T., & Beilin, R. (2012). Lost in transition: Secondary school students' understanding of landscapes and natural resource management. Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 43-52.

Marsh, N. (2012). Noteworthy people at work in the youth field. Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 6.

Mordaunt, C. (2012). Alcohol and youth. Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 3.

Murugiah, S. (2012). A discrepancy of definitions: Binge drinking and female students at an Australian university. Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 26-34.

National Youth Week 2012. (2012). Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 64.

Nicol, S. (2012a). Noteworthy people at work in the youth field. Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 5.

Nicol, S. (2012b). Noteworthy people at work in the youth field. Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 7.

Nicol, S. (2012c). Cyber-bullying and trolling. Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 3-4.

Nicol, S. (2012d). Volunteering and young people. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 3-4.

Notes for contributors. (2012a). Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 1.

Notes for contributors. (2012b). Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 1.

Notes for contributors. (2012c). Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 1.

Notes for contributors. (2012d). Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 1.

Noteworthy people at work in the youth field. (2012). Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 7.

Peak news. (2012a). Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 6-7.

Peak news. (2012b). Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 5-6.

Peak news. (2012c). Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 5-6.

Peak news. (2012d). Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 4-5.

Positive Body Image Awards 2012. (2012). Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 64.

Rickwood, D. (2012). Entering the e-spectrum: An examination of new interventions for youth mental health. Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 18-27.

Rowe, P. (2012). Piercings and passports: Exploring the social mobility of Adelaide's metalcore 'scene kids'. Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 8-15.

Seymour, K. (2012). Using incentives: Encouraging and recognising participation in youth research. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 51-59.

te Riele, K., & Brooks, R. (2012a). Making ethical deliberations public: Some provisional resources for youth research ethics. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 11-16.

te Riele, K., & Brooks, R. (2012b). Ethical challenges in research. Youth Studies Australia, 31(3), 2.

Walsh, L. (2012). More mixed messages about youth participation. Youth Studies Australia, 31(2), 3-4.

Warner, E., Henderson-Wilson, C., & Andrews, F. (2012). 'Everyone's life is so different': The experiences of young Australian adults who return home. Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 28-34.

Woodman, D. (2012). Lost in transition: Youth, work, and instability in post-industrial Japan [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 7.

Youth Connections is breaking new ground in youth research. (2012). Youth Studies Australia, 31(4), 68.

Youth initiatives. (2012). Youth Studies Australia, 31(1), 64.

Abstracts. (2011a). Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 60-63.

Abstracts. (2011b). Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 60-63.

Abstracts. (2011c). Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 60-63.

Abstracts. (2011d). Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 59-63.

Beamish, N., Cannan, P., Fujiyama, H., Matthews, A., Spiranovic, C., Briggs, K., . . . Daniels, B. (2011). Evaluation of an Online Youth Ambassador Program to Promote Mental Health. Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 41-47.

Bennett, A. (2011). The Continuing Importance of the 'Cultural' in the Study of Youth. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 27-33.

Black, R., Walsh, L., & Taylor, F. (2011). Young People on the Margins: What Works in Youth Participation. Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 42-48.

Buttigieg, R. (2011). Children and Youth in the Digital Media Culture: From a Nordic Horizon [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 7.

Chapman, R., Buckley, L., & Sheehan, M. (2011). The Development of the Extended Adolescent Injury Checklist (E-AIC): A Measure for Injury Prevention Program Evaluation. Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 49-58.

Couch, J. (2011). 'My Life Just Went Zig Zag': Refugee Young People and Homelessness. Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 22-32.

Daughtry, P. (2011). '2 am on a grassy knoll': A perspective on distinctive youth worker attributes. Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 25-31.

Davie, A. (2011). A Code of Ethics for Youth Work?: Notes for a National Discussion. Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 57-59.

du Plessis, K., & Corney, T. (2011a). Trust, Respect and Friendship: The Key Attributes of Significant Others in the Lives of Young Working Men. Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 17-26.

du Plessis, K., & Corney, T. (2011b). Construction industry apprentices' substance use: A survey of prevalence rates, reasons for use, and regional and age differences. Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 40-50.

Dwyer, A., & Farrugia, D. (2011). Laying Down the Criminal Law: A Handbook for Youth Workers [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 6.

Ending youth homelessness. (2011). Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 3.

Farrugia, D., & Lantz, S. (2011). Sex, Power and Consent: Youth Culture and the Unwritten Rules [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 6.

Faulkner, S. (2011). DRUMBEAT: In Search of Belonging. Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 9-14.

Furlong, A. (2011). Future Agendas in the Sociology of Youth. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 54-59.

Hammond, L., Estoesta, J., Passmore, E., & Ruddock, J. (2011). 'It Feels Good': Australian Young Women's Attitudes to Oral Sex. Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 15-21.

Headley, S. (2011a). Youth Matters. Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 7-8.

Headley, S. (2011b). A Different Drum. Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 2.

Headley, S. (2011c). Let's Celebrate. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 2.

Headley, S. (2011d). Engaging youth. Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 2.

Headley, S. (2011e). Significant Others. Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 2.

Henderson, M. (2011). Developing a Networked School Community: A Guide to Realising the Vision [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 7.

Improving Regional Australia for Youth. (2011). Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 3.

Kelly, P. (2011). An Untimely Future for Youth Studies? Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 47-53.

Livermore, R. (2011a). Noteworthy people at work in the youth field. Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 6.

Livermore, R. (2011b). Noteworthy People at Work in the Youth Field. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 6.

Livermore, R. (2011c). Noteworthy People at Work in the Youth Field. Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 6.

McDonald, P., & Graham, T. (2011). Researching Employment Relations: A Self-reflexive Analysis of a Multi-method, School-based Project. Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 48-56.

McKay-Brown, L. (2011). Bullying Interventions in Schools: Six Basic Approaches [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 7.

McKenzie, S., Droste, N., Hickford, S., & Miller, P. (2011). Reducing alcohol and other drug-related harm in young people: Evaluation of a youth engagement program. Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 51-59.

Moore, J. (2011). Youth Representation on NGO Boards. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 64.

New CRC to Focus on Technology and Wellbeing. (2011). Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 3.

New Rite of Passage for Young Australians. (2011). Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 3.

Nilan, P. (2011). Youth Sociology Must Cross Cultures. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 20-[26].

Notes for Contributors. (2011a). Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 1.

Notes for Contributors. (2011b). Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 1.

Notes for Contributors. (2011c). Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 1.

Phillips, S. (2011). Dangerous or endangered? Race and the politics of youth in urban America, New York and London [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 7.

Reavley, N., & Jorm, A. (2011). Depression Stigma in Australian High School Students. Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 33-40.

Rickwood, D., George, A., Parker, R., & Mikhailovich, K. (2011). Harmful Alcohol Use on Campus: Impact on Young People at University. Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 34-40.

Saleh, S. (2011). Commonwealth Youth Forum. Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 64.

Seymour, G. (2011). The school to prison pipeline: Structuring legal reform [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 7.

Waite, C. (2011). Sociality online: An exploratory study into the online habits of young Australians. Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 17-24.

Walker, S., Sanci, L., & Temple-Smith, M. (2011). Sexting and young people: Experts' views. Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 8-16.

Webber, R. (2011). Volunteering among Australian Adolescents: Findings from a National Study. Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 9-16.

White, R. (2011). Climate Change, Uncertain Futures and the Sociology of Youth. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 13-[19].

Wierenga, A. (2011). The Sociology of Youth, the Future, and the Holy Grail. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 40-46.

Wilson, C., & Deane, F. (2011). Predicting Adolescents' Future Intentions to Seek Help for Mental Health Problems. Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 27-33.

Wilson, K., Stemp, K., & McGinty, S. (2011). Re-engaging young people with education and training: What are the alternatives? Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 32-39.

Woodman, D. (2011). Generations: The time Machine in Theory and Practice [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 7.

Woodman, D., & Threadgold, S. (2011). The Future of the Sociology of Youth: Institutional, Theoretical and Methodological Challenges. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 8-12.

Wyn, J. (2011). The Sociology of Youth: A Reflection on Its Contribution to the Field and Future Directions. Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 34-[39].

Young People in an Economic Downturn. (2011). Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 64.

Young People on the Commonwealth Agenda. (2011). Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 64.

Youth Matters. (2011). Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 8.

Youth Sector Peak Organisations Report on Recent Activities. (2011a). Youth Studies Australia, 30(2), 4-5.

Youth Sector Peak Organisations Report on Recent Activities. (2011b). Youth Studies Australia, 30(3), 4-5.

Youth sector peak organisations report on recent activities. (2011c). Youth Studies Australia, 30(4), 4-5.

Youth Sector Peak Organisations Report on Recent Activities. (2011d). Youth Studies Australia, 30(1), 4-5.

Abbott-Chapman, J. (2010). Touching the Future: Building Skills for Life and Work [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 6.

Abstracts. (2010). Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 60-63.

Al-Natour, R. (2010). 'The Mouse That Dared to Roar': Youths and the Camden Controversy. Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 42-[50].

Australian Government Office for Youth Publications. (2010). Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 64.

The Australian Youth Forum, Youth Engagement Steering Committee. (2010). Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 64.

Black, R. (2010). Promise or Practice?: Student Participation in Low Socioeconomic Communities. Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 9-15.

Boyd, C. (2010). Development and Evaluation of a Pilot Filmmaking Project for Rural Youth with a Serious Mental Illness. Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 27-35.

Broadbent, R., & Papadopoulos, T. (2010). Government, Schools, Young People and Communities in Partnership. Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 52-60.

Bryant, C. (2010). Adolescence, Pornography and Harm. Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 18-[26].

Clark, T., Smith, J., Raphael, D., Jackson, C., Denny, S., Fleming, T., . . . Crengle, S. (2010). Kicked out of School and Suffering: The Health Needs of Alternative Education Youth in New Zealand. Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 10-17.

Corney, T., & du Plessis, K. (2010). Apprentices' Mentoring Relationships: The Role of 'Significant Others' and Supportive Relationships across the Work-life Domains. Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 18-26.

Crofts, J. (2010). The Politics of Antisocial Behaviour: Amoral Panics [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 6.

Davie, A. (2010a). Youth Matters. Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 7-8.

Davie, A. (2010b). News and Resources from Youth Field Xpress and the ACYS Newsfeed That Are Relevant to This Issue of Youth Studies. Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 7-8.

Davie, A. (2010c). News and Resources from Youth Field Xpress and the ACYS Newsfeed That Are Relevant to This Issue of Youth Studies Australia. Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 7-8.

Dickinson, P., & Joe, T. (2010). Strengthening Young Mothers: A Qualitative Evaluation of a Pilot Support Group Program. Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 35-44.

Edwards, K. (2010). Social Inclusion: Is This a Way Forward for Young People, and Should We Go There? Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 16-[24].

Farrugia, D. (2010). Moving Out, Moving on: Young People's Pathways in and through Homelessness [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 6.

Finlay, S. (2010). Carving Out Meaningful Spaces for Youth Participation and Engagement in Decision-making. Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 53-59.

Headley, S. (2010a). Youth Matters. Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 8-9.

Headley, S. (2010b). Connect with New Zealand Research. Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 2.

Headley, S. (2010c). Building on Rock. Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 2.

Headley, S. (2010d). Seven Degrees? Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 2.

Headley, S. (2010e). Switched on to Learning: Student Initiatives in School Engagement [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 6.

Headley, S. (2010f). Seen and Heard. Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 2.

Horsfield, E., Clark, T., Kelly, F., & Sheridan, J. (2010). Youth-friendly Pharmacies: Exploring the Role of Community Pharmacy in Providing Health Care for Young People in New Zealand. Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 38-45.

Houbolt, S. (2010). Youth Arts: Creativity and Art as a Vehicle for Youth Development. Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 46-52.

Hunt, M. (2010). Adolescents, Music and Music Therapy: Methods and Techniques for Clinicians, Educators and Students [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 7.

Involve 2010 Connect Conference. (2010). Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 3.

Jose, P. E., & Pryor, J. (2010). New Zealand Youth Benefit from Being Connected to Their Family, School, Peer Group and Community. Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 30-37.

Kennedby, R., & Kennedy, B. (2010). Reflections on Case Management in Youth Support Using a Program Example. Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 9-17.

King, D., & Delfabbro, P. (2010). Should Australia Have an R 18+ Classification for Video Games? Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 9-17.

Krogh, C. (2010). Micro-interventions and Macro-inspirations: A Description of the 2009 Central Coast Celebrate Safely Youth Forum. Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 55-60.

McGorry, P. (2010). Orygen's Professor McGorry is Australian of the Year. Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 3.

Mordaunt, C. (2010a). Summaries of Research Reported in Recent Academic Journals. Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 60-63.

Mordaunt, C. (2010b). Abstracts. Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 61-63.

Mordaunt, C. (2010c). Young People and Violence. Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 3.

Mordaunt, C. (2010d). Abstracts. Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 61-63.

National Strategy for Young Australians. (2010). Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 64.

National Youth Week. (2010). Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 64.

New Youth Sector Organisation for New Zealand Represents Coming of Age. (2010). Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 4.

Notes for Contributors. (2010a). Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 1.

Notes for Contributors. (2010b). Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 1.

Pavlidis, A., & Baker, S. (2010). Who Participates?: Differing Perceptions of Risk by Young People and the Impact on Strategies for Youth Participation. Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 27-[34].

Peak News. (2010a). Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 4-5.

Peak News. (2010b). Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 5-6.

Price, M., & Dalgleish, J. (2010). Cyberbullying: Experiences, Impacts and Coping Strategies as Described by Australian Young People. Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 51-59.

Robards, B. (2010). Young People, ICTs and Democracy: Theories, Policies, Identities and Websites [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 6.

Robson, B. (2010). New Housing, Old Places: Young People's Perceptions of Place in Urban Fringe Areas. Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 43-51.

Rodriguez-Jimenez, A., & Gifford, S. M. (2010). 'Finding Voice': Learnings and Insights from a Participatory Media Project with Recently Arrived Afghan Young Men with Refugee Backgrounds. Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 33-41.

Rowe, P., & Savelsberg, H. (2010). How Are Young People's Experiences of 'Home' Affecting Their Engagement with Schooling and Community? Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 36-42.

Seymour, G. (2010). Youth Work Ethics [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 1.

Walsh, L., & Comrie, C. (2010). Responses to the National Youth Strategy. Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 3.

Ware, F., & Walsh-Tapiata, W. (2010). Youth Development: Maori Styles. Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 18-29.

Watson, J. (2010). Turning Points: An Extraordinary Journey into the Suicidal Mind [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 29(4), 7.

Wilson, L. A., & Wilson, D. (2010). 'Why Has It Only Become an Issue Now?': Young Drug Users' Perceptions of Drug Driving in Melbourne, Victoria. Youth Studies Australia, 29(1), 45-[54].

Yerbury, H. (2010). Who to Be?: Generations X and Y in Civil Society Online. Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 25-[32].

Youth Sector Peak Organisations Report on Recent Activities. (2010a). Youth Studies Australia, 29(3), 4-5.

Youth Sector Peak Organisations Report on Recent Activities. (2010b). Youth Studies Australia, 29(2), 4-5.

Abstracts. (2009a). Youth Studies Australia, 28(3), 61-64.

Abstracts. (2009b). Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 58-63.

Alloway, N., & Dalley-Trim, L. (2009). It's All about 'I': Gen Ys and Neoliberal Discourse in 'New Times'. Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 51-56.

Apprentice Kickstart Package. (2009). Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 64.

Bartholomew, T. (2009). How General Practitioners Determine Young People's Rights. Youth Studies Australia, 28(2), 5-13.

Beadle, S. (2009). Complex Solutions for Complex Needs: Towards Holistic and Collaborative Practice. Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 21-28.

Bessant, J. (2009). Reasonable Limits and Exemptions: Victoria's Human Rights Charter and Its Implications for Young People. Youth Studies Australia, 28(2), 14-22.

Black, R., Stokes, H., Turnbull, M. J., & Levy, J. (2009). Civic Participation through the Curriculum. Youth Studies Australia, 28(3), 13-20.

Bruce, J., Boyce, K., Campbell, J., Harrington, J., Major, D., & Williams, A. (2009). Youth Work That Is of Value: Towards a Model of Best Practice. Youth Studies Australia, 28(2), 23-31.

Cartmill, T., Deane, F., & Wilson, C. (2009). Gatekeeper Training for Youth Workers: Impact on Their Help-seeking and Referral Skills. Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 5-12.

Cheong-Clinch, C. (2009). Music for Engaging Young People in Education. Youth Studies Australia, 28(2), 50-57.

Cohen, A., Medlow, S., Kelk, N., & Hickie, I. (2009). Young People's Experiences of Mental Health Care: Implications for the Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation. Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 13-20.

Corney, T., Broadbent, R., & Darmanin, L. (2009). Why Youth Workers Need to Collectively Organise. Youth Studies Australia, 28(3), 41-46.

Daley, K., & Chamberlain, C. (2009). Moving On: Young People and Substance Abuse. Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 35-43.

Discover the ACYS Website www.acys.info. (2009). Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 57.

Emslie, M. (2009). 'Please Sir, I Want Some More': Securing Better Pay and Conditions for Youth Workers in Australia. Youth Studies Australia, 28(3), 32-40.

Fyfe, I. (2009). Researching Youth Political Participation in Australia: Arguments for an Expanded Focus. Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 37-45.

Griffiths, M., Sawrikar, P., & Muir, K. (2009). Culturally Appropriate Mentoring for Horn of African Young People in Australia. Youth Studies Australia, 28(2), 32-40.

Gross, K. (2009a). Abstracts. Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 61-63.

Gross, K. (2009b). Abstracts. Youth Studies Australia, 28(2), 58-63.

Headley, S. (2009a). Spread the Word. Youth Studies Australia, 28(3), 2.

Headley, S. (2009b). Research That Matters. Youth Studies Australia, 28(2), 2.

Headley, S. (2009c). Editorial: Difficult Times. Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 2.

Headley, S. (2009d). Mixed Spice. Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 2.

Hugo, A. (2009a). Review [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 3-4.

Hugo, A. (2009b). Review [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 28(3), 3.

Hugo, A. (2009c). Review [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 3.

Hugo, A. (2009d). Review [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 28(2), 3-4.

Janssen, M., & Davis, J. (2009). The Youth Worker's Role in Young People's Sexual Health: A Practice Framework. Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 19-28.

Leong, K., Paine, L., & Hughes, A. (2009). Parallels between On and Offline Youth Participation. Youth Studies Australia, 28(3), 57-60.

Lindsay, J., Harrison, L., Advocat, J., Kelly, P., & Hickey, C. (2009). It's My Time to Shine: Young Australians Reflect on Past, Present and Imagined Future Alcohol Consumption. Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 44-51.

Lovell, S., & Baker, S. (2009). Digital Narratives of Youth Transition: Engaging University Students through Blended Learning. Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 52-59.

Mendes, P. (2009). Improving Outcomes for Teenage Pregnancy and Early Parenthood for Young People in Out-of-home Care: A Review of the Literature. Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 11-18.

Notes for Contributors. (2009a). Youth Studies Australia, 28(3), 1.

Notes for Contributors. (2009b). Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 1.

Reeckman, B., & Cannard, L. (2009). Cyberbullying: A TAFE Perspective. Youth Studies Australia, 28(2), 41-49.

Rodd, H., & Stewart, H. (2009). The Glue That Holds Our Work Together: The Role and Nature of Relationships in Youth Work. Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 4-10.

Smith, E., & Patton, W. (2009). School Students and Part-time Work: Workplace Problems and Challenges. Youth Studies Australia, 28(3), 21-31.

Varlow, M., Wuthrich, V., Murrihy, R., Remond, L., Tuqiri, R., van Kessel, J., . . . Kidman, A. (2009). Stress Literacy in Australian Adolescents. Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 29-34.

Wheatley, A., Murrihy, R., van Kessel, J., Wuthrich, V., Remond, L., Tuqiri, R., . . . Kidman, A. (2009). Aggression Management Training for Youth in Behaviour Schools: A Quasi-experimental Study. Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 29-36.

White, R. (2009). Indigenous Youth and Gangs as Family. Youth Studies Australia, 28(3), 47-56.

Wyles, P. (2009). Building a Human Rights Youth Justice System. Youth Studies Australia, 28(3), 4-12.

Wyn, J. (2009). The Changing Context of Australian Youth and Its Implications for Social Inclusion. Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 46-50.

Youth Initiatives: Australian Government Office for Youth. (2009). Youth Studies Australia, 28(1), 64.

YouTHINK: Hundreds of Youth Were Part of the National Conversation. (2009). Youth Studies Australia, 28(2), 64.

YSA Index update. (2009). Youth Studies Australia, 28(4), 60.

Abstracts. (2008). Youth Studies Australia, 27(2), 61-63.

The Australian Youth Forum: A Conversation with Young Australians. (2008). Youth Studies Australia, 27(4), 64.

Blanchard, M., Metcalf, A., Degney, J., Herman, H., & Burns, J. (2008). Rethinking the Digital Divide: Findings from a Study of Marginalised Young People's Information Communication Technology (ICT) Use. Youth Studies Australia, 27(4), 35-42.

Bowie, V. (2008). Youth Workers and Stress. Youth Studies Australia, 27(2), 36-44.

Broadbent, R. (2008). The Real Cost of Linking Homeless Young People to Employment, Education and Training. Youth Studies Australia, 27(3), 30-38.

Dowling, N., Hoiles, L., Corney, T., & Clark, D. (2008). Financial Management and Young Australian Workers. Youth Studies Australia, 27(1), 26-35.

Eckersley, R. (2008). Values and Visions: Youth and the Failure of Modern Western Culture. Youth Studies Australia, 27(3), 10-19.

Edwards, K. (2008). Social Inclusion and Youth Participation: A New Deal for Australia's Young People? Youth Studies Australia, 27(2), 11-17.

Gross, K. (2008a). Abstracts: Summaries of Research Reported in Recent Academic Journals. Youth Studies Australia, 27(4), 58-62.

Gross, K. (2008b). Abstracts: Summaries of Research Reported in Recent Academic Journals. Youth Studies Australia, 27(3), 58-63.

Gross, K. (2008c). Youth Monitor: A National Roundup of Recent Press Reports on Youth Issues. Youth Studies Australia, 27(3), 3-8.

Gross, K. (2008d). Abstracts: Summaries of Research Reported in Recent Academic Journals. Youth Studies Australia, 27(1), 61-63.

Gross, K. (2008e). Youth Monitor: A National Roundup of Recent Press Reports on Youth Issues. Youth Studies Australia, 27(1), 3-8.

Gross, K. (2008f). Youth Monitor: A National Roundup of Recent Press Reports on Youth Issues. Youth Studies Australia, 27(2), 3-10.

Hargreaves, J., Bond, L., O'Brien, M., Forer, D., & Davies, L. (2008). The PATS Peer Support Program: Prevention/Early Intervention for Adolescents Who Have a Parent with a Mental Illness. Youth Studies Australia, 27(1), 43-51.

Headley, S. (2008a). Editorial: Sign of the Times. Youth Studies Australia, 27(4), 2.

Headley, S. (2008b). Editorial: The More Things Change. Youth Studies Australia, 27(3), 2.

Headley, S. (2008c). Editorial: Who Cares? Youth Studies Australia, 27(2), 2.

Headley, S. (2008d). Sorry. Youth Studies Australia, 27(1), 2.

Hemmings, B. (2008). Youth Studies Australia (1998-2007): A Review and Content Analysis. Youth Studies Australia, 27(4), 9-15.

Hill, A., & Dalley-Trim, L. (2008). Hanging in There: What Makes a Difference in the First Year of an Apprenticeship. Youth Studies Australia, 27(1), 36-42.

Hughes, C., Julian, R., Richman, M., Mason, R., & Long, G. (2008). Harnessing the Power of Perception: Reducing Alcohol-related Harm among Rural Teenagers. Youth Studies Australia, 27(2), 26-35.

Lemmon, A. (2008). The Bleedin' Obvious: Long-term Support Reconnects At-risk Young People. Youth Studies Australia, 27(1), 9-16.

MacKenzie, D., & Chamberlain, C. (2008). Youth Homelessness 2006. Youth Studies Australia, 27(1), 17-25.

Maher, D. (2008). Cyberbullying: An Ethnographic Case Study of One Australian Upper Primary School Class. Youth Studies Australia, 27(4), 50-57.

McNess, A. (2008). Happy to Talk to a Point: Bereaved Young Men and Emotional Disclosure. Youth Studies Australia, 27(4), 25-34.

Notley, T. (2008). Online Network Use in Schools: Social and Educational Opportunities. Youth Studies Australia, 27(3), 20-29.

Olliff, L. (2008). Playing for the Future: The Role of Sport and Recreation in Supporting Refugee Young People to 'Settle Well' in Australia. Youth Studies Australia, 27(1), 52-60.

Ord, J. (2008). A Curriculum for Youth Work: The Experience of the English Youth Service. Youth Studies Australia, 27(4), 16-24.

Partridge, E. (2008). From Ambivalence to Activism: Young People's Environmental Views and Actions. Youth Studies Australia, 27(2), 18-25.

Siokou, C., & Moore, D. (2008). 'This Is Not a Rave!': Changes in the Commercialised Melbourne Rave/Dance Party Scene. Youth Studies Australia, 27(3), 50-57.

Sotiri, M. (2008). Meeting the Needs of Marginalised Young Men: An Analysis of Service Provision. Youth Studies Australia, 27(3), 39-48.

Spiranovic, C., Briggs, K., Kirkby, K., Mobsby, C., & Daniels, B. (2008). Yshareit: A Project Promoting the Use of E-mental Health Resources among Young People. Youth Studies Australia, 27(2), 52-60.

White, K., Robinson, N., Young, R., Anderson, P., Hyde, M., Greenbank, S., . . . Baskerville, D. (2008). Exploring Young People's Beliefs and Images about Sun Safety. Youth Studies Australia, 27(4), 43-49.

White, R. (2008a). Concepts Shaping Juvenile Justice. Youth Studies Australia, 27(2), 45-51.

White, R. (2008b). Introduction: A Youth Studies Australia - Anthology for Youth Workers. Youth Studies Australia, 27(3), 9.

Youth Initiatives: Headspace - National Youth Mental Health Foundation. (2008). Youth Studies Australia, 27(3), 64.

Youth Initiatives: International Representatives of Australian Youth. (2008). Youth Studies Australia, 27(1), 64.

Youth Initiatives: The Youth 2020 Summit. (2008). Youth Studies Australia, 27(2), 64.

Youth Monitor: A National Roundup of Recent Press Reports on Youth Issues. (2008). Youth Studies Australia, 27(4), 3-8.

YSA Index Update. (2008). Youth Studies Australia, 27(4), 63.

Allison, S. (2007). Youth Are Not Children. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 10-11.

Bessant, J. (2007). The Politics of Education: Why Stand-alone Youth Work Degrees Matter. Youth Studies Australia, 26(3), 44-51.

Bourke, L., & Geldens, P. (2007). What Does Wellbeing Mean?: Perspectives of Wellbeing among Young People & Youth Workers in Rural Victoria. Youth Studies Australia, 26(1), 41-49.

Bridge, D. (2007). Breaking a Spell of Silence: The Tasmanian Evaluation of the 2006 Pride & Prejudice Program. Youth Studies Australia, 26(1), 32-40.

Brumby, S., Eversole, R., Scholfield, K., & Watt, L. (2007). Rural Youth and Multimedia: An Interagency Approach. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 29-36.

Cass, B. (2007). Using the Social Care Framework to Analyse Research on Young Carers. Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 44-49.

Corney, T., & Broadbent, R. (2007). Youth Work Training Package Review: More of the Same or Radical. Youth Studies Australia, 26(3), 36-43.

Couch, J. (2007). Mind the Gap: Considering the Participation of Refugee Young People. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 37-44.

Editorial: Ch- ch- change. (2007). Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 2.

Ferrari, G. (2007a). Report: Are We There Yet? Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 10.

Ferrari, G. (2007b). Proceedings: Are We There Yet?: National Youth Affairs Conference 1-3 May. Youth Studies Australia, 26(3), 9.

Graham, H., & White, R. (2007). Young People, Dangerous Driving and Car Culture. Youth Studies Australia, 26(3), 28-35.

Gross, K. (2007a). Abstracts: Summaries of Research Reported in Recent Academic Journals. Youth Studies Australia, 26(1), 58-63.

Gross, K. (2007b). Reasons for Living: Education and Young People's Search for Meaning: A Handbook [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 26(1), 57.

Gross, K. (2007c). Youth Monitor: A National Roundup of Recent Press Reports on Youth Issues. Youth Studies Australia, 26(1), 3-8.

Gross, K. (2007d). Abstracts: Summaries of Research Reported in Recent Academic Journals. Youth Studies Australia, 26(3), 60-63.

Gross, K. (2007e). Abstracts: Summaries of Research Reported in Recent Academic Journals. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 57.

Gross, K. (2007f). Reaching High: A Program Promoting Positive Approaches to Learning Differences [Book Review]. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 55.

Gross, K. (2007g). Youth Monitor: A National Roundup of Recent Press Reports on Youth Issues. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 3-9.

Gross, K. (2007h). Youth Monitor: A National Roundup of Recent Press Reports on Youth Issues. Youth Studies Australia, 26(3), 3-8.

Gross, K. (2007i). Abstracts: Summaries of Research Reported in Recent Academic Journals. Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 58-63.

Gross, K. (2007j). Youth Monitor: A National Roundup of Recent Press Reports on Youth Issues. Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 3-9.

Harris, A., Wyn, J., & Younes, S. (2007). Young People and Citizenship: An Everyday Perspective. Youth Studies Australia, 26(3), 19-27.

Headley, S. (2007a). Editorial: Generation Gap or Group Hug? Youth Studies Australia, 26(1), [2].

Headley, S. (2007b). Editorial: Gone, but Not Forgotten. Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 2.

Headley, S. (2007c). Review: 6 - Six Mates, Six Stories. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 54.

Headley, S. (2007d). More of a Good Thing. Youth Studies Australia, 26(3), 2.

Hugo, A. (2007a). Survey Results. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 56.

Hugo, A. (2007b). Networking: Towards an Australian Youth Information Network. Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 43.

Kirk, J., & Cassity, E. (2007). Minimum Standards for Quality Education for Refugee Youth. Youth Studies Australia, 26(1), 50-56.

Knight, B. A., Knight, C., & Teghe, D. (2007). Students at Risk: Interagency Collaboration in Queensland. Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 50-57.

MacLean, S. (2007). Should Inhalants Be Included in Australian School-based Drug Education? Youth Studies Australia, 26(1), 25-31.

Mancini-Pena, E., & Tyson, G. A. (2007). 'I'm Gonna Sound Like a Drunk Here': Constructions of Volume of Consumption. Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 35-42.

McDonald, P., Backstrom, S., & Allegretto, A. (2007). Underpaid and Exploited: Pay-related Employment Concerns Experienced by Young Workers. Youth Studies Australia, 26(3), 10-18.

McNess, A. (2007). The Social Consequences of 'How the Sibling Died' for Bereaved Young Adults. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 12-20.

Nabben, R. (2007). The Victorian Local Government Youth Charter: Opportunities and Dilemmas. Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 27-34.

Natalier, K. (2007). Independence, Individualism & Connection among Share Householders. Youth Studies Australia, 26(1), 17-24.

Powell, A. (2007). Youth 'At Risk'?: Young People, Sexual Health and Consent. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 21-28.

Pusey, M. (2007). The Changing Relationship between the Generations ... It Could Even Be Good News? Youth Studies Australia, 26(1), 9-16.

Sercombe, H. (2007). 'Embedded' Youth Work: Ethical Questions for Youth Work Professionals. Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 11-19.

Westoby, P., & Ingamells, A. (2007). Youth Work: A Deconstructive Approach. Youth Studies Australia, 26(3), 52-59.

Woodman, D., & Tyler, D. (2007). Participatory Approaches to Longitudinal Research with Young People. Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 20-26.

Wyles, P. (2007). Success with Wraparound : A Collaborative, Individualised, Integrated and Strength-based Model. Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 45-53.

Youth Initiatives. (2007). Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 64.

Youth Initiatives: Career Advice Australia. (2007). Youth Studies Australia, 26(3), 64.

Youth Initiatives: Indigenous Leadership Programs and Initiatives. (2007). Youth Studies Australia, 26(2), 64.

Youth Initiatives: National Youth Roundtable. (2007). Youth Studies Australia, 26(1), 64.

YSA Annual Index. (2007). Youth Studies Australia, 26(4), 57.

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N.A.  (2007). Code of Ethical Practice – A first step for the Victorian Youth Sector, The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Inc.

(n.d.). Youth Worker, Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

Bessant, J. (2004). "'Up periscope': The future for youth work in Australia." Youth Studies Australia 23(3): 17-25.

Bessant, J. (2004). "Youth work: The Loch Ness monster and professionalism." Youth Studies Australia 23(4): 26-33.

Bessant, J. (2005). "Why employ qualified youth workers?" Youth Studies Australia 24(4): 9-13.

Bessant, J. (2007). "The politics of education: Why stand-alone youth work degrees matter." Youth Studies Australia 26(3): 44-51.

Bowie, V. (2004). "Youth work: Has it reached its use-by date?" Youth Studies Australia 23(4): 34-38.

Bowie, V. (2005). "Youth work education: A view from down under." Child & Youth Care Forum 34(4): 279-302.

Broadbent, R. (2009). "Making the connections: Youth unemployment in Australia." Commonwealth Youth and Development 7(2): 11-19.

Corney, T. (2004). "Values versus Competencies: Implications for the Future of Professional Youth Work Education." Journal of Youth Studies 7(4): 513-527.

Corney, T. (2004). "Youth work: The problem of values." Youth Studies Australia 23(4): 11-19.

Corney, T. (2006). "Youth work in schools: Should youth workers also be teachers?" Youth Studies Australia 25(3): 17-25.

Corney, T. (2009). "Participation and empowerment: Is youth work a form of community development?" Commonwealth Youth and Development 7(2): 2-10.

Corney, T. and R. Broadbent (2007). "Youth work training package review: More of the same or radical rationalisation?" Youth Studies Australia 26(3): 36-43.

Corney, T. and R. Broadbent (2007). "Youth work training package review: More of the same or radical rationalisation?" Youth Studies Australia 26(3): 35-42.

Corney, T., R. Broadbent, et al. (2009). "Why youth workers need to collectively organise." Youth Studies Australia 28(3): 41-46.

Corney, T. and L. Hoiles Victorian Youth Sector Code of Ethical Practice: Consultation draft and submission questions, Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Inc.

Corney, T. and L. Hoiles (2006). Why the youth sector in Victoria needs a code of ethical practice. Yikes! Victoria, YACVic. 4.

Davies, B. and B. Merton (2009). "Squaring the circle? The state of youth work in some children and young people's services." Youth & Policy 103(1): 5-24.

Davies, B. and B. Merton (2009). "Squaring the Circle? The state of youth work in some children and young people’s services." Youth & Policy(103): 5-24.

Emslie, M. (2009). "'Please sir, I want some more' Securing better pay and conditions for youth workers in Australia." Youth Studies Australia 28(3): 32-40.

European Youth Forum, YFJ (2008). Youth Work Development Strategy.

Hoiles, L. and T. Corney (2006). Why the Youth Sector in Victoria needs a Code of Ethical Practice. Yikes, Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Inc. 4.

Krueger, M. (2005). "The youth work learning center: Successes and lessons learned." Child & Youth Care Forum 34(5): 357-370.

Lifelong Learning, UK (2008). National Occupational Standards for Youth Work.

National Youth Agency, UK (NYA) (2010). Annual monitoring of youth and community work programmes professionally validated by the National Youth Agency 2008-2009.

National Youth Council of Ireland, (NYCI) (2008). Strategic Plan 2008-2012.

National Youth Workers Network Aotearoa, Inc (2008). Code of ethics for youth work in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Ord, J. (2008). "A curriculum for youth work: The experience of the English youth service." Youth Studies Australia 27(4): 16-24.

Ord, J. (2009). "Thinking the unthinkable: Youth work without voluntary participation?" Youth & Policy(103): 39-48.

Peake, K., S. Gaffney, et al. (2006). "Capacity-building for youth workers through community-based partnerships." J Public Health Manag Pract Suppl: S65-71.

Phelan, J. (2005). "Child and Youth Care Education: The Creation of Articulate Practitioners." Child & Youth Care Forum 34(5): 347-355.

Quan-Baffour, K. P. (2009). "Mitigating vulnerability: Non-formal education for refugee youths in South Africa." Commonwealth Youth and Development 7(2): 20-28.

Quixley, S. and S. Doostkhah (2007). Conservatising youth work? Dangers of a code of ethics, Youth Affairs Network of Queensland (YANQ).

Sercombe, H. and T. Paus (2009). "The ‘Teen Brain’ research: An introduction and implications for practitioners." Youth & Policy(103): 25-38.

The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria, Inc (YACVic) (2007). Code of ethical practice - a first step for the Victorian youth sector.

To, S. M. (2007). "Empowering school social work practices for positive youth development: Hong Kong experience." Adolescence 42(167): 555-567.

Vambe, M. T. (2009). "South African youth: Artistic creativity and development." Commonwealth Youth and Development 7(2): 73-81.

Walker, J. A., C. F. Gran, et al. (2005). "Shaping ethics: youth workers matter." New Dir Youth Dev(108): 19-30, 19.

Walker, K. C. and R. W. Larson (2006). "Dilemmas of youth work: balancing the professional and personal." New Dir Youth Dev(112): 109-118, 110.

Watts, V. and M. Garbutcheon Singh (1998). "The professional education of youth workers: A role for teacher education?" Australian Journal of Teacher Education 23(1): 1-11.

Webber, R. (2000). "Field education practices in youth studies courses in England, USA and Canada." Youth Studies Australia 19(1): 31-37.

Wojecki, A. (2007). "Crafting youth work training: synergising theory and practice in an Australian VET environment." Australian Journal of Adult Learning 47(2): 210-227.

In this section you will find resources relevant to Youth Work curricula.

This is one of a number of 'Educators' Stories' blog articles  that appear after clicking the 'Educators' Stories' menu item.

They appear in 'blog' format with a starting 'taster' sentence and a 'readmore' section. To separate the two use the 'Readmore' button at the bottom left of the editor page. It appears like this as a red line.

This is one of a number of articles containing Project News that appear after clicking the 'Project News' menu item.

They appear in 'blog' format with a starting 'taster' sentence and a 'readmore' section. To separate the two use the 'Readmore' button at the bottom left of the editor page. It appears like this as a red line.