LINKS
The following informative links will take you to web pages outside of the Shire of Kalamunda’s web site.
Personal Issues
If…
You need someone to help sort out a serious problem;
You are concerned about the wellbeing of a child;
You are escaping domestic violence and need help;
Arguments are causing unhappiness and problems in your family;
You are alone or afraid and urgently need to talk to someone;
You are homeless;
You need counselling, information or other support .
Call Crisis Care 24 hours a day, seven days a week on:
Telephone (08) 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008
Mental Health
http://www.reachout.com.au
A service that uses the internet to help young people get through tough times.
Alcohol and Drugs
http://www1.drugaware.com.au/
An internet site produced by the Drug and Alcohol Office that provides information on the physical and mental effects alcohol and drugs on the mind and body.
Sexual Health
http://www.fpwa.org.au/healthinformation/foryoungpeople/
This website is hosted by the Family Planning Association of WA (FPWA) and provides information on sexual health and awareness.
Youth Law
http://www.youthlegalserviceinc.com.au/
Youth Legal Service is a Community Legal Centre that provides free and confidential legal services to young people in Western Australia. A few fact sheets are provided for specific youth legal issues.
Education and Training
http://www.apprenticeships.training.wa.gov.au/about/
The website is aimed to provide information of value to jobseekers, apprentices, trainees, employers, Registered Training Organisations, Group Training Schemes and other parties interested in the apprenticeship and traineeship system.
Indigenous Australians
http://www.dia.wa.gov.au/
The Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) works in partnership with government agencies and the community to promote social and economic equity for Indigenous people, respect for the land, and appreciation of the State’s unique heritage and culture.
Arts / Music / Personal Development
http://www.noise.net/
NOISE is a leading youth arts initiative that develops and profiles young artists and their work across radio, television, in print and online.
http://www.youthweek.com/
Planning is already underway for 2008, what would you like to see and do for your Youth Week in the Shire? The official web site for National Youth Week is designed to inform of the events, news, competitions and who to contact to get involved.
http://www.vibewire.net/
Vibewire is always on the lookout for writers, artists, doers and culture-makers to create and run innovative youth media projects.
http://www.frankmag.com.au/
Imagine young women having access to an ad-free, intelligent, thought provoking magazine that's cool, creative, inspiring and fun!
Planet Earth
http://www.un.org/youth
Empowering youth for development and world peace.
http://conservationwa.asn.au
A resource for young people interested in helping to conserve Western Australia's natural heritage.
Financial Assistance Grants
If you would like turn your idea into a reality and you are under the age of 25 years, speak to the Youth Development Officer to discuss further.
http://www.youngaustralians.org/
A dynamic not-for-profit organisation funding innovative programs for young people (12-25).
http://www.propelarts.org.au/resources/yculture.php
Propelarts could provide up to $3000 for youth arts projects.
http://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au
Lotterywest can support not-for-profit organisations, local government authorities and Youth organisations with grants for a range of proposals to enhance the quality-of-life for young people in the community.
http://www.grantslink.gov.au/
GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for your community projects from the many Commonwealth grants that are available. GrantsLINK also helps you find the best source of funding and assists you to complete application forms.