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February 2012

Protective Service Officers (PSOs) - Who and What are they?!

Submitted by biancaellis on 28 February 2012

Protective services officers - new law The first PSOs started to patrol during the week beginning 20 February 2012. 
 
Who are protective services officers?

Protective Services Officers (PSOs) are armed & uniformed officers who have been given the power to apprehend, arrest, search & fine people. Their powers are restricted to
particular areas called 'designated places'.

What are designated areas?

Murdoch Children's Research Institute weight management trial

Submitted by biancaellis on 24 February 2012

Murdoch Children's Research Institute are recruiting adolescents aged 12-17 who are overweight to join a free weight management trial called 'Staying Fit' run from the Royal Children's Hospital. The Research Institute will be contacting local services throughout Banyule to recruit young people for this project. If you are interested in participating, or would like further information please contact Murdoch Research Institute on 1300 766 439 or go to http://www.mcri.edu.au

National Indigenous Youth Parliament

Submitted by biancaellis on 17 February 2012

Are you:

  • A young Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person?
  • Aged 16 to 25?
  • Interested in learning about government and how laws are made?
  • Passionate about issues affecting your community and your country?

Then the National Indigenous Youth Parliament is for you!

Parenting Teenagers Through Challenging Times

Submitted by biancaellis on 15 February 2012

NMIT's Youth Unit in conjunction with the Youth Connections program present a free seminar to explore effective ways to develop a strong and supportive parent-teenager relationship, manage adolescent behaviour and guide teenagers in the right direction.
 
The seminar will look at the changing nature of your role as a parent, including:

UN Youth State Conference - Banyule Council are offering to sponsor two local young people to attend!

Submitted by naomisimmonds on 7 February 2012

Banyule Youth Services are offering two students in Years 10-12 the exciting opportunity to attend the UN Youth State Conference - 'The World at Seven Billion'.
The State Conference will be held from March 9 -12. Two young people from Banyule will join over 80 students from across Australia to grapple with some of the hugest impending challenges to our world today in discussion, debate and interactive workshops.