Web Directory

» Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies
   A prime source on youth research and work, publishes 'Youth Studies Australia' and 'Youth Field Xpress' for researchers, youth workers, and educators.
   http://www.acys.info/

» Australian Youth Affairs Coalition
   Australia's non-government youth affairs peak.
   http://www.ayac.org.au/

» Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development
   AYAD places skilled young Australian volunteers, aged 18-30, on short-term assignments in developing countries throughout Asia and the Pacific.
   http://www.ausaid.gov.au/youtham/

» Dusseldorp Skills Forum
   The DSF seeks to improve the learning and work transitions of young Australians by cooperating with communities, industry, government and non-government organisations to generate ideas, research, tools and information, and to build networks of common inte
   http://www.dsf.org.au

» Enterprise Network for Young Australians
   ENYA promotes the active participation of young people in enterprise in an ethical and sustainable manner.
   http://www.enya.org.au/

» Future Leaders
   An Australia wide project designed to provide young people with inspiration and skill development for effective leadership.
   http://www.futureleaders.com.au/

» Girls' Brigade Australia
   The Girls' Brigade Australia is a Christian-based award programme helping girls to grow spiritually, intellectually, socially, physically and mature as active, responsible citizens.
   http://girls.brigadeaustralia.org/

» Guides Australia
   Guides Australia provide a non-formal education program that is a dynamic, flexible and values-based training in life skills, decision making and leadership.
   http://www.guidesaus.org.au/

» Inspire Foundation
   An Internet-based foundation that works to inspire young people to help themselves, get involved and get online.
   http://www.inspire.org.au/

» International Young Professionals Foundation
   Based in Canberra, the IYPF works in the fields of human rights, poverty eradication, environment and social capital.
   http://www.iypf.org/

» Kids Help Line
   A 24 hour, free and confidential telephone counselling service for 5 to 18 year olds. Includes background information, gala benefit auction ball details, publications and media, resources, and contact details.
   http://www.kidshelp.com.au/

» Lawstuff
   Information from the National Children's and Youth Law Centre about young people's legal rights and obligations in every Australian state and territory.
   http://www.lawstuff.org.au/

» National Youth Affairs Research Scheme
   NYARS facilitates nationally based research into factors affecting young people. NYARS research findings assist with the formulation and assessment of policy development and implementation by Australian, State and Territory Ministers and Departments respo
   http://www.deewr.gov.au/Youth/Programs/NYARS/Pages/Home.aspx

» National Youth Week
   Celebrating and recognising the value of all young Australians to their communities by giving them an opportunity to express their ideas and opinions.
   http://www.youthweek.com/

» Novo
   Includes archived issues of the webzine, which was published in 2000 and which examined all aspects of youth culture including religion, current affairs, music, movies, and fictional writing.
   http://www4.tpg.com.au/users/taboo/Novo/

» Oxfam International Youth Parliament
   Mobilises a global network of young leaders and activists to bring about positive and sustainable change.
   http://oiyp.oxfam.org/oiyp/index.html

» Reach Out
   Helping young people get through difficult times. Contains inspiring stories, interactive gallery, and advice on teen issues.
   http://www.reachout.com.au/

» Roads 2 Survival
   A community based initiative promoting safe driving. Includes educational resources and the "Parent - Young Person Safe Driving Agreement" and other agreements to download.
   http://www.roads2survival.com.au/

» Scouts Australia
   Scouts Australia aims to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, emotional and spiritual development of young people.
   http://www.scouts.com.au/

» Shift Foundation
   The Melbourne-based Shift Foundation is an international foundation that engages outstanding young leaders aged 16-35 to progress thinking and action on some of the planet's most critical global challenges.
   http://www.shiftfoundation.org/

» Ship for World Youth Australia
   SWY is an international cultural exchange program organised by the Government of Japan, bringing together over 250 young people for two months on board the cruise liner Nippon Maru.
   http://www.swyaustralia.org/

» The Boys' Brigade Australia
   Official website. Offers an overview of the organization, history, camps, activities, news and kids questions of the month.
   http://boys.brigadeaustralia.org/

» The Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Australia
   The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is an international leadership in action programme, available to all young people aged between fourteen and twenty-five.
   http://www.dukeofed.org.au/

» The Source
   Information about the programmes and services that the Commonwealth Government provides for young people.
   http://www.thesource.gov.au/

» The Wellspring
   Weblog about youth opportunities in Australia and at the United Nations (UN). Includes analysis, interviews and details of youth-related organisations.
   http://www.alanwu.org/

» This Is Not Art Festival
   This Is Not Art is a Newcastle-based annual national festival of new media and arts, incorporating, amongst others, the National Young Writers' Festival and the National Student Media Conference.
   http://www.thisisnotart.org/

» United Nations Youth Association of Australia
   UNYA is a youth organisation concerned with educating and involving youth in decision-making, current affairs and the United Nations.
   http://www.unya.org.au/

» YMCA Australia
   The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) works collaboratively with government, non-profit groups and partners to provide a range of programs and services to build strong people, strong families, and strong communities.
   http://www.ymca.org.au/

» YWCA Australia
   YWCA Australia is the Australian partner in the global network of women advancing social justice and creating opportunities and services for the development of women and their families.
   http://www.ywca.org.au/

» Young Australian of the Year Award
   The Young Australian of the Year Award recognises those aged 16 to 25 who are outstanding and exceptional young Australians.
   http://www.australianoftheyear.gov.au/pages/page24.asp

» Youth 2 Youth
   Youth 2 Youth provide youth-led entrepreneurship training, workshops and resources for young people. They also publish IGNITE, the free, monthly e-newsletter for enterprising young people.
   http://www.youth2youth.com.au/

» Youth Challenge Australia
   Offers youth volunteers the opportunity to volunteer on a range of powerful, community initiated development projects in South and Central America, Asia and the Pacific.
   http://www.youthchallenge.com.au/

» Youth Network of Tasmania
   YNOT is the peak body for the non-government youth sector in Tasmania.
   http://www.ynot.org.au/

» Youth Research Centre
   Research in identifying and proposing solutions to youth oriented issues, based at the Melbourne graduate school of education. Projects, publications, and newsletter included.
   http://www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/yrc/

» YouthGAS
   Providing young Australians and those that work with them a range of networking and communication resources, information and opportunities.
   http://www.youthgas.com/

» vibewire.net
   An e-zine for young Australians to publish creative works and reviews of art, film and music.
   http://www.vibewire.net/