A social enterprise providing education and information to protect and enhance the mental health of young people
Kyle Sandilands' offensive and aggressive on-air behaviour continues, and the fallout for those corporations that support him is now such that they are abandoning him in droves. To summarise his most recent incident: "Sandilands apologised to news.com.au journalist Alison Stephenson after calling her a "fat slag" and a "piece of shit" - among other abusive [...]
Binge drinking is a major health and safety issue affecting Australian young people, particularly females, this story is a clear illustration of how the pubs, clubs and alcohol industry is not only cashing in on the trend but driving it as well. "Anything that exploits the vulnerability of young people is contemptible and offering free vodka to [...]
A recent study on schoolies behaviour patterns confirms general perceptions about what young people do during the week long "celebration" at the Gold Coast. However it also revealed that many young people don't regard it as a positive experience but do it because it is considered the social norm and there are no other alternatives. Chief executive [...]
Great story about reform of a skinhead. Many young people, especially males, are drawn to extremist ideas and gangs. We need to educate them about the reality of these organisations and provide more constructive options.Here's a real life story about a leading skinhead gang member who came to his senses..... Bryon Widner's Face Removed Of [...]
The mining of coal seam gas (CSG) has raised the question of "how safe is our water to drink, and in the years to come, how safe will it be for our children?” The process of mining these gases is called fracking, a concoction of chemicals and sand are hydraulically rammed into the well to [...]
22,000 deaths a year caused by tobacco and alcohol consumption and related illnesses. Tobacco, like alcohol and other drugs, has a tremendous social and economic impact on the health and wellbeing of Australian communities. In an effort to make smoking less appealing the Government is about to introduce the plain packaging legislation. Another step in [...]
Warner Bros. Television and CBS produce the highest grossing sitcom on TV in America. Two and a Half Men is also a huge hit in the UK and Australia. It has been nominated for 2 Golden Globes and has won a further 20 awards with over 50 nominations. So you would think then, that this [...]
The Mental Health & Wellbeing of Young People Brisbane, Gold Coast & Canberra Supported by: Beyondblue headspace Australian Communication and Media Authority National Cannabis Information and Prevenntion Centre Collective Shout ACER Please note that due to the floods in Queensland there have been some changes to the schedules and locations. We have also worked with [...]
By Melinda Tankard-Reist. For many girls, the magazines they read are their lifestyle bibles. How should they look, dress, act and relate? What's important in life? Who should they look up to? My analysis of the November issues of Girlfriend, Dolly, Girlpower, Disney Girl, Little Angel and the October and November issues of TotalGirl shows [...]
Now that Amazon.com has bowed to public pressure and withdrawn The Paedophile’s Guide to Love and Pleasure: A child Lover’s Code of Conduct from sale, it is time for us to ask why they would ever consider selling such an item on their website in the first place. Even more surprising is the fact that this is not [...]
