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Here's what's been happening recently in the Youth Health sector and what's coming up at the NSW Association for Adolescent Health ...

NAAH Response To Which Way Home
The NSW Association for Adolescent Health (NAAH)'s submission in response to the Australian Governments Green Paper on Homelessness, titled “Which Way Home? A New Approach to Homelessness”.

File Download: NAAH Response To Which Way Home


Youth Justice Coalition Green Paper Submission
Youth Justice Coalition Green Paper Submission

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NSW CAAH Green Paper Submission
NSW CAAH Green Paper Submission

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Position Statements on Specific Purpose Payments (SPPs)
The PDF document below contains NAAH's Position Statements on Specific Purpose Payments (SPPs) which are are grants provided by the Commonwealth government to the States and Territories for specific purposes(as differentiated from those provided for general purposes).

File Download: Position-Statement-SPPs


NAAH's submission to the National Youth Commission into Youth Homelessness
NAAH and its members have written a submission for the National Youth Commission into Youth Homelessness (NYC). Please see attached PDF. Young people are encouraged to complete the survey to contribute to the Inquiry. For more information, visit www.nyc.net.au.

File Download: NAAH submission - National Youth Homelessness Inquiry


Small Grants program for Members
The New South Wales Association for Adolescent Health offers the Small Grants Programme to NAAH MEMBERS as a means to promoting good practice and commitment to youth health in New South Wales. Each year the Association offers a small number of grants of up to $2200 (GST inclusive) each. The grants come from funds the Association has accumulated through membership fees and through a payment made for a contribution to the ‘Dolly Doctor’ column in Dolly Magazine that is written on the Association’s behalf. The Association has a social view of health that takes into account activities and projects that have a positive impact on young people’s health. The Association also values youth participation, capacity building, collaboration, evidence based practice, increasing access for disadvantaged groups, innovation and sustainability. Submissions will be assessed on their ability to best address these principles.

The NAAH Small Grant Committee received 8 applications and has just announced the successful candidates: the Western Area Adolescent Team for its oral health program targeting at-risk young people; and the Wingecarribee Adolescent Survival Project's group work project. CONGRATULATIONS! The Committee were impressed with the depth of all the applications and hopes their constructuve feedback will be of assistance for future funding applications.

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NAAH E-News October 2007
NAAH E-News is distributed every month. I hope you find it useful and appreciate receiving updates in ‘one-hit’ rather than in separate emails. Drop me a line and let me know what you think or to unsubscribe: abigaileo@naah.org.au or 02 9351 0956. If you’re interested in promoting a resource, research, training, funding or employment opportunities, email us.

File Download: NAAH E-News October 2007 edition


Joint submission regarding the implications of National Safety and Quality Accreditation Standards
NAAH joined forces with the Council of Social Service in NSW (NCOSS) to provide a submission during the consultation period discussing the implications of a National Safety and Quality Accreditation Standards. The submission was emailed to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care on Friday 30th March 2007.

File Download: Joint submission from NAAH and NCOSS re the implications of a National Safety and Quality Accreditation Standards on the community health and NGO health sectors



Illuminate Awards announced!
MEDIA RELEASE

MEDIA RELEASE

Illuminate Awards 2006: Excellence In Youth Health

 

 

The NSW Association for Adolescent Health (NAAH) initiated the Illuminate Awards to acknowledge the commitment and expertise of those who have demonstrated innovation; provided leadership; and achieved excellence in their work to improve the health and well-being of young people in NSW.

 

The NRMA Community Help Grants are generously sponsoring the inaugural Illuminate Awards in recognition of the valued work undertaken by the youth health sector.

 

The Illuminate Awards were open to members and non-members of NAAH, namely, individuals and organisation based in NSW. Nominators were asked to describe the nominee’s experience in addressing at least one of the following criteria:

§            Facilitation of an innovative youth health service strategy or project;

§            Meeting the needs of hard-to-reach, disadvantaged and/or at-risk young people through sustained and enduring commitment;

§            Documentation of outstanding youth health practice, policy or a project that benefits the youth health sector; and/or

§            Generation of public and/or professional enthusiasm and support for youth health, the youth health sector, and/or a youth health initiative.

 

An Expert Selection Panel was be convened which to select the successful award recipients. NAAH appreciates the support and efforts of:

§      Ms Gillian Calvert – Commissioner for Children and Young People

§      Dr David Bennett – Head of the NSW Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health

§      Mr Anthony Stralow – Chair of the NSW Youth Health Council

§      Ms Voula Kougelos – President of the NSW Association for Adolescent Health

§      Ms Vanessa D’Souza – Executive Officer of the NSW Association for Adolescent Health

 

In all eighteen youth services, youth health services and community health services were nominated for the organisation category; and ten individuals from a range of professional backgrounds were nominated for the individual category. All the nominations assessed by the Expert Selection Panel demonstrated a high level of innovation, experience, commitment and skills, confirming the youth health sector’s pivotal role in improving the health and wellbeing of young people in NSW.

 

NAAH announced the winners of the Illuminate Awards on Friday 1st December 2006 at the State Library of NSW to an audience of youth health service providers, interested individuals and young people:

 

Central Coast Youth Health Service – winner of the ‘Organisation category’, a perpetual award to be rotated annually between Illuminate Award recipients and $1500 for the organisation to contribute towards program costs. The Central Coast Youth Health Service has been providing health services to young people for 30 years. It aims to promote young people’s access to mainstream health services, with a large focus on at-risk young people. The service was commended for its outreach-based approach, providing services to young people at Community Health centres and youth centres, developing partnerships with local GPs and initiatives such as Youth GP Clinics and Youth GP vouchers. Two of its partners, The Web Youth Centre and Gravity Youth Centre, were also nominated for an Illuminate Award. The Central Coast Youth Health Service has worked closely with other community agencies and health service providers to develop strength in the depths of collaborative work to improve the health of young people, especially to promote access to quality health services.

 

Simon Ronkson – winner of the ‘Individual category’, a one-off award and $500 to contribute to attendance at a conference or training e.g. registration, accommodation, or airfare. Simon has worked at Youthblock Health & Resource Centre, Camperdown, as a Health Promotion Officer in music arts at a consistently high level, facilitating individual tuition, groups and numerous projects.  At the service he has taken on an informal leadership role within the service with his well organised and partnership approach to young people, other staff and services.

 

Melissa Kang - winner of the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’, a one-off award to recognise the significant contribution an individual has made to the health and well-being of young people over the length of their career. Dr Melissa Kang, who was unable to attend the ceremony, has been associated with youth health for many years. She is a passionate advocate for youth health, emphasising the need for a holistic approach to the needs if young people.  Her contributions to youth health are numerous including: lecturing at the University of Sydney, providing medical services at the High Street Youth Health Service, writing for ‘Dolly Doctor’, and valuable research work.

 

NAAH congratulates the winners and all the exceptionally high quality nominations. NAAH also wishes to thank the NRMA Community Help Grants for generously sponsoring the inaugural Illuminate Awards and the Expert Selection Panel for its assistance in judging the nominations.  It is envisaged that the Illuminate Awards will take place annually. For more information about NSW Association for Adolescent Health (NAAH), the Illuminate Awards and more, please contact the Executive Officer on 02 9351 0956 or eo@naah.org.au or visit our website www.naah.org.au.

 

 

 

 

File Download: List of Illuminate nominees


NAAH's Business Plan 2006-07
NAAH has just released its Business Plan for 2006-07. Follow the link to download a copy. If you have any questions, or would like to speak to NAAH about their proposed activities and interests, please email eo@naah.org.au or call (02) 9351 0956.

File Download: NAAH Business Plan 2006-07


NSW Youth Health Council - Terms of Reference!
The NSW Youth Health Council is a professional forum committed to improving the health and well-being of young people across NSW. The NSW Youth Health Council is representative, and open to, all youth health related organisations within New South Wales. Our mission as a professional forum is to advocate on behalf of young people, support workers and provide opportunities for networking, training, partnerships, consultation and planning within the youth health sector. The NSW Youth Health Council is committed to access and equity, social justice, cultural relevance and diversity in order to guide our work for creating positive change within the youth health sector. The Council recently updated their terms of reference so please click on the link below to read more about the NSW Youth Health Council.

File Download: NSW Youth Health Council terms of reference


Working With Young People, Ethical and Legal Responsibilties for Health Workers
This resource aims to articulate the ethical and legal obligations for health workers working with young people. NAAH has consulted and worked in partnership with a wide range of organisations to whom we are very grateful, they have helped to define the areas needing clarification and to produce this document.
The booklet may be purchased at $15.00 (incl. GST, postage and handling) or downloaded in pdf format below.

File Download: Working With Young People. Ethical and Legal Responsibilties for Health Workers


Current Events and Conferences
For a list of upcoming events and conferences related to Youth Health Issues, visit the following link at the Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies website.

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Getting It Right Report - Models of Better Practice in Youth Health
This popular report has been updated and is now available for download! On a related note, you may also want to access the Centre for the Advancement of Adolescent Health's website for the newly released 'Youth Health Better Practice Framework'.

Link: CAAH's 'Youth Health Better Practice Framework'

File Download: NAAH's Getting it Right Report updated 2005


CAUGHT IN THE GAP: Dual Diagnosis and Young People
This report provides a discussion paper outlining some of the key issues concerning dual diagnosis and Young People, the findings from a series of focus groups with young people with dual diagnoses, and a summary of the Community Forum on Dual Diagnosis and young people which was held in August 2002.
The report concludes with key recommendations for future directions to improve the health outcomes for young people with dual diagnosis.

Link: Click here to download a copy of the Final Report.


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