The Youth Coalition organises and hosts a monthly Forum and Seminar that provide an opportunity for those who work with young people to share information and network with other services. Everyone is welcome to attend the Forums and Seminars, however an RSVP is required for the Seminars.

To find out what topics the seminars will cover see the current E-Bulletin or email Steve at steve@youthcoalition.net.

The Forums and Seminars are held on the third Thursday of each month at the Youth Coalition

46 Clianthus St, O'Connor, ACT.

The agenda for the forums and seminars generally are:

Forums:

Attracting an average of 35 attendees, the forums are an opportunity for youth services to meet and share information about what their services do, any changes to their service and current issues they have in the work they do.

This provides many services with idea about where they can refer clients to, what services have vacancies and how changes to services may impact on each other. It is also an opportunity for members to hear about what the Youth Coalition is doing for them and for the Youth Coalition to consult with the sector.

Seminars

The seminars are an opportunity to hear a more in depth account of a particular issue or topic. It can also be an opportunity for a service to showcase the work that they are doing. Some previous seminars included:

• Getting to know the Mental Health Sector (November 2006)
• Poverty (October 2006)   Housing Young People (August 2006)
• Networking BBQ (July 2006)   Hepatitis C (June 2006)
• Youth Participation Workshop (May 2006)
• Young People Disability & Inclusion (April 2006)
• Issues and Experiences of Young Refugees (March 2006)
• Eating Disorders Ô A TravellersÆ Guide (February 2006)