Congratulations to our CEO - Jenny Allen!!!
This year's regional winners of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award have recently been announced. Jenny Allen, CEO of Youth Focus has been awarded the Social Entrepreneur of the Year, for the Western Region. The six State winners will go on to compete for the 2008 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur National Award in Sydney on 27 November. The Australian Entrepreneur of the Year is invited to represent Australia at the World Awards to be held in Monte Carlo.
Full details of all Western Regional winners can be found on the website. http://eoy.spinifexinteractive.com/vlmenu.html.
Youth Focus, in conjunction with the Charity Greeting Cards Company, is giving you the opportunity to purchase your 2008 Corporate Christmas Cards whilst at the same time helping Youth Focus. Simply go to www.christmascards4charity.com.au/youthf to order your 2008 Corporate Christmas Cards or download an order form and for every card ordered $0.40c will be donated to Youth Focus. All on-line orders receive a 5% discount. Alternatively you can download the order form and return it direct to Charity Greeting Cards on Fax: 02 83050555. Your Christmas Cards will be produced and returned directly to you. Cards can be personalised with your corporate logo and all cards include a Youth Focus message. Help Youth Focus prevent youth suicide, depression and self harm by ordering your 2008 Christmas Cards now!
We now have a page on our website dedicated to the benefits of becoming a Youth Focus corporate sponsor. It also has special offers and bargains from existing sponsors and articles of interest. Please go to Corporate page for more information.
Youth Focus’ Peer Support Program is an early intervention program for 14-18 year olds who are showing signs associated with suicide, depression and self harm. Throughout 2006 and 2007 a qualitative research investigation was undertaken by the University of Western Australian into this unique program and it is with great pride and pleasure that we are able to share with you the final report.
Please go to our Publications page to download a copy of the report.
The 2009 Hawaiian Ride for Youth will take place from 10th-14th March 2009. To read about this exciting event or to donate please go to the website www.rideforyouth.com.au
The Youth Focus Foundation is currently embarking on a capital campaign program to redevelop our offices in Burswood. For more information on the Foundation please go to What We Do
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Dial 000 for an ambulance for immediate assistance in the event of an attempted suicide.
If a person is highly distressed and feeling unsafe or thinks they are a risk to themselves - go to a public emergency department where there are doctors, nurses and social workers 24 hours a day.
In Perth the emergency departments are located at:
Royal Perth Hospital - Wellington Street, Perth - 9224 2244
Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital - Hospital Avenue, Nedlands - 9346 3333
Fremantle Hospital - Alma Street, Fremantle - 9431 3333
Joondalup Hospital - Shenton Avenue, Joondalup - 9400 9400
Armadale Health Service - 3056 Albany Highway, Armadale - 9391 2175
Rockingham/Kwinana District Hospital - Elanora Drive, Cooloongup - 9592 0600
Swan Districts Hospital - Eveline Street, Middle Swan - 9347 5244
If a person is highly distressed and feeling unsafe or thinks they are a risk to themselves but refuses to go to a public emergency department, you can call:
The Mental Health Emergency Response Line (formerly P.E.T), freecall on 1300 555 788 (metro) or 1800 676 822 (Rural).
This service consists of professionals who can come to a person's home for emergency assessment. Calls during normal business hours will be referred to the local Mental Health Service.
In country areas please contact Rurallink on 1800 552 002. Rurallink operates from 4.30 pm to 8.30 am Monday to Friday, and 24 hours on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. During business hours the emergency number is patched through to a local service.
An anonymous way to get help and access to information and support services 24/7, explore issues, and discover how other people have got through tough times.
A national 24hour phone counselling service for children. Their site includes counselling statistics by sex and subject, and information sheets on topics such as suicide, bullying, domestic violence, homelessness, mental health and relationships etc.
What to do after a suicide - finding support - making sense of it all - putting the pieces together; and linking with supports and services on the net and in the community.
For a list of "Youth Friendly" Doctors in metro and country areas. Click on the "Dr Yes" logo on the right hand of the Home Page and it will take you to this list. If that isn't working go to www.amawa.com.au and go to the "Dr Yes" tab in the menu.
http://www.mcsp.org.au/resources/publications
National umbrella body
beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia.
A community legal centre providing services to young people under the age 25.
The National Children's and Youth Law Centre - select Western Australia for the right legal information.
Supports the community to plan and develop suicide prevention activities and programs
This website seeks to increase access to and availability of suicide prevention information for professionals, researchers and community members. The most recent research, reports & sought after resources are listed & linked on the left hand side
The Youth Affairs Council of WA is the peak, non government youth organisation for Western Australia. It represents the WA non government youth sector. It acts as a lobbying group for the non-government youth sector, provides information and support to the non-government youth sector, believes in and actively promotes equity, equality, access and participation for young people in the Western Australian community.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
WISE Research (Wellbeing In Schools Evaluation Research) has been designed for use in all Australian and New Zealand schools. It provides detailed information on the mental health status of all students in the school environment.
WISE Research offers affordable, whole-school services. Each has been designed to reliably and effectively assess the mental health of all children and adolescents.
The service uses a combination of established psychological measures. Data is analysed using quantitative statistical techniques and incorporated into comprehensive, easy-to-read reports for teaching staff, allied health professionals, funding organisations, parents and other interested parties.
www.childrenandyouth.wa.gov.au
This website has been developed to provide information for the children and young people of Western Australia, as well as parents and carers, and the general public.
