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The Wodonga District Interagency team (WDIT) and the School Focused Youth Services have become the representative group for the Upper Hume PCp for this platform. This group is very active and has represention from across a number of sectors who work with and support young people.
Identified issues include alcohol abuse and other drugs, mental health & wellness, acess to services, employment options, safety and crime, gender and cultural sensitivity.
Regular Meeting Information:
For confirmation of meetings and to be included in the circulation list for this group please contact us.
Lead Agencies:
Wodonga District Interagency Team, School Focussed Youth Service and Department of Education Employment and Training.
Contact:
Judy Davis Tel: 02 6022 8801 E-mail jdavis@uhchs.vic.gov.au or
David Hinton Tel: 02 6056 3255 E-mail hinton.davidjames.j@edumail.vic.gov.au
Working Groups
Teen Pregnancy and Sexual Health
This cross border (NSW-Victoria) multisector working group meets monthly.
Contact: Ilena Young ph:02 6022 8888 E-mail: iyoung@uhchs.vic.gov.au
Background Information:
'Facing the Hurt: Preventing Violence in Young People' forum held late 2007. The presentations from the forum are now available for download in pdf format from http://www.rch.org.au/cah/practice_learning.cfm?doc_id=11296 see the speakers section.
Forum DVD: A DVD of the forum has been produced and can be made available to interested professionals and organisations. There may be a small fee to cover costs, however, this is yet to be confirmed. If you or your organisation would like to receive a copy of the forum DVD or would like more information, please send an email to: rachel.smith@mcri.edu.au
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