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Welcome to our first eNewsletter for 2009
March 28 until April 5 is National Youth Week (NYW) - the largest celebration of young people in Australia. This year’s theme is ‘Make a Move’ and encourages young Australians to make a difference in the community by showcasing their talents and creativity. Many headspace centres are conducting events such as community forums, art workshops, sporting activities and festivals to celebrate the occasion.
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headspace would like to take this opportunity to introduce Ms Wendy McCarthy AO as the new Chair of the headspace Board. Bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to headspace, Wendy is a Corporate Management Advisor, mentor, author, educator and change agent. Wendy is also the Executive Director of her two businesses and chairs the boards of another five organisations including Circus Oz, Plan Australia and the Sydney Community Foundation.
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Did you know that all 30 headspace centres are open and seeing young people? Over the past couple of months several headspace centres have held their official opening with a range of events taking place in their local communities.
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The current economic climate is placing pressure on everyone as many Australians face unemployment and financial uncertainty. In these tough times, headspace is urging employers, families and friends of young Australians to consider the impact of the current economic climate on the mental health of young people.
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An interim report from the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission titled ‘A Healthier Future for all Australians’ was released in December 2008. The report contains a summary of the challenges facing Australia’s health system and makes a compelling case for health reform to meet the needs of future generations of Australians.
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When is the last time you paid someone a compliment? It’s a simple way to way to brighten someone’s mood, improve their day or just make them feel good. Girlfriend magazine is taking this message to the streets and has joined forces with SUPRÉ to design two funky compliments t-shirts as part of their Self Respect and Think.Do.Be.Positive campaign and National Compliments Day on April 16. T-shirts are on sale from today with $1 from each sale going towards headspace’s National Youth Reference Group’s Expressions Project.
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On Saturday 28 March, nine young Territorians were recognised for their outstanding achievements at the Northern Territory Young Achiever Awards. headspace would like to congratulate Nathan Frick and Kat Byron who are both members of our National Youth Reference Group on winning a 2009 Northern Territory Young Achiever Award. Nathan took out the ‘Minister for Young Territorians Excellence in Youth Leadership Award’ and Kat the ‘Somerville Community Services Award’.
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The staff at NAB Geelong recently showed their commitment to headspace Barwon and the Geelong community by holding a Geelong Business Charity Auction Luncheon on Friday 20th of February. The Luncheon provided an opportunity for NAB staff to raise funds to assist the young people of Geelong.
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