An ACT Labor-Greens government will prioritise raising the age of criminal responsibility in the next parliamentary term. Advocates have labelled the move a historic step
ACT Community Sector congratulate Labor-Greens Government on their nation-leading commitment to #RaiseTheAge A coalition of over 20 service delivery, human rights, legal and representative organisations
It is a relief for youth workers on the frontline trying to help broken families and desperate children, with limited options and resources. “I feel
A Canberra mother has labelled ACT’s youth mental health services as “woefully lacking”, saying she was forced to travel to regional NSW to find a
Youth workers across the ACT are committed to working to build young people up to see their potential and enable them to have a voice
Canberra’s social services are warning that the consequences of the COVID-19 crisis will be long-term, and that governments must factor in the need for ongoing
Young people and their parents may be experiencing conflict that is magnified by COVID-19 lockdown conditions, but a collaborative program run by Conflict Resolution Service
The ACT Government has broken ranks to become the first jurisdiction to endorse raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 years of
Now the ACT government will partner with advocacy group Youth Coalition ACT and other services, committing $480,000 over the next year to finding a solution.
A respite centre will be established in Canberra’s south, with an aim to change the way support is offered to young people at risk of
