The Network is an initiative of the National Youth Mentoring Partnership which consists of four not-for profit organisations (The Smith Family, Dusseldorp Skills Forum, Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia and Job Futures) and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. The Youth Mentoring Network aims to work with interested youth mentoring organisations and practitioners to foster the growth and development of high quality mentoring programs for young people in Australia by providing a national base of collaboration, support, guidance and expertise.
Complete OSAT by 28 November 2008 to Win!
The OSAT competition is being extended until 28 November 2008. With spring upon us, now is a great time to start using OSAT or re-use OSAT to determine whether you are still achieving each youth mentoring benchmark standard. As an added incentive to use OSAT, if you login and complete OSAT by 28th November 2008, you will go into a draw to win a gift voucher.
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New Guide to Engage Business for Youth Mentoring Organisations
Do you need more assistance with engaging businesses to provide support for your youth mentoring organisation? The Victorian Government has just released a new document called 'A Guide to Engaging Business for Youth Mentoring Organisations'.
Have your say on the Australian Youth Forum
The Australian Youth Forum (AYF) was launched in Adelaide on 2 October 2008. The AYF is the Australian Government's new initiative aimed at engaging young people and youth sector in ongoing public discussion and facilitating their their input into policy and decision making on issues that affect their lives.
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Perth To Paradise - DONE! Jack has cycled into Surfers Paradise to finish his epic across Australia bike ride - cycling 4,500 kms in just 30 days to raise funds and awareness of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Australia. The video is a wonderful snapshot of the journey from start to finish! We would like to congratulate Jack and his family. Jack is a great example of one person determination can make a difference for other people. If you have a creative way to promote any mentoring programs in Australia please email us. We are keen to hear your ideas. [ More... ]
