Health & Wellbeing

Mobile phone calls to Lifeline, made from anywhere in Australia, are now free of charge under an agreement made between the three major phone carriers. The measure, introduced since July 1, is an attempt to remove cost as a barrier to seeking help and ensuring people can access the support they need. The Government has also provided $18.2 million over three years to Lifeline to boost the capacity of the organisation to respond to more calls and to support free calls from mobiles, and relieve potential financial burdens.
 

The 'Tell Someone' Website is aimed at educating people with a mild intellectual disability and their family and community about family violence. It clearly articulates that families come in all shapes, sizes, and types including people living in residential settings with carers. It includes plain English information and a series of videos with very clear messages from people with disability sharing their experiences.  
The Tell Someone website is located at:

 
A free fun activity that covers important information about nutrition, healthy eating and lifestyle
For girls aged between 14 & 17 years.
 
To register for Girlzchef please leave your name and contact details with Macleod YMCA 9459 9022 or Banyule Council Youth Services 9457 9855
 
The program will run on Tuesday afternoons between 4.00-5.30 pm @ the Macleod Recreation & Fitness Centre ,YMCA
157 Wungan Street, Macleod
 
Dates for 2011:
Session 1: March 22

Exams are a time when stress levels are higher than usual. Stress can be positive, helping students to stay motivated and focused. However, too much stress can be unhelpful - it can make your students feel overwhelmed, confused, exhausted and edgy. It's important to try and keep things in perspective for and to find ways of reducing stress if things seem to be getting on top of you.  

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and its 2020 Vision Initiative is pleased to announce its fourth writing contest for youth. We invite you to present your views on how we can renew agriculture for better food and better health.    

Parent Zone is for all parents under 25 years who live, work, study or play in Banyule. It is held at Northland Youth Services which is located at Northland Shopping Centre near the Bus Stops.
Parent-Zone is held every Friday from 11-2 except during school holidays and on public holidays. Light lunch, health, baby and child information, chat with maternal and child health nurses (optional). Access to microwave, milk, hot drinks and changing space.
Come and relax with parents your age. Young parents in this group have been able to form great friendships and get advice.

The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is looking for participants to take part in a youth-led project
for young African men who want to make positive work and life changes.
 
The program is targeted at young men with an African background, aged between 16 and 25. 
 
For more information, please contact :
Girma Seid on 03) 9091 8232
or email : gseid@cmy.net.au)

Leadership program for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, interses and queer young people.
Q&A Vic is looking to create resilient, effective and visible leaders in te GLBTIQ community. The program is an exciting opportunity for young Victorian GLBTIQ people (18-28) to learn about leadership skills in dealing with complex social issues.