YOUTH & COMMUNITY

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Young people often come into contact with different branches of the law, whether that be the police, the courts or the Government. Left Right Think-Tank will examine the options available to Governments, police, courts and welfare groups to better inform, involve, and educate young people in Australia. Left Right will also assess and comment on community services and, where applicable, their impact on youth. Mental health amongst young people is an ongoing area of considerable concern, with an emphasis on body image problems and depression.

Key areas

    * Young People and the Law
    * Community Services
    * Mental Health

Published work:

Left Right Youth Homelessness Policy Paper | Left Right Queensland Team. 14th December 2009.
Responding to the national strategy on homelessness

Lowering the Voting Age: "Young Australians' attitudes and perceptions towards voting and enrolment" by Left Right Queensland Policy Team
Federal Submission to Green Paper on Changing the Voting Age

The Burden of Discrimination by Francesca Sidoti | Opinion Piece 12th November 2009.

The Education Crisis by Francesca Sidoti | Opinion Piece 12th November 2009.

Australia's Drug Addiction by Kathleen Morris | Opinion Piece, 24th October 2009.

'Work For The Dole: Still The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing' by Charlene Gerrard | Opinion Piece, 31st August 2009

'The Effect of The GFC on Young People by Richard Newnham | FYA Winter Newsletter Opinion Piece, 10 August 2009
Without the right support to study and without employment opportunities, young people are left with few options

'Lowering The Voting Age' by Tim Udorovic | Opinion Piece, 4 August 2009
A smart move for Labor, a real opportunity for the Liberals, and good public policy - can this really be?

'Changes to Youth Allowance' by Tim Udorovic | Opinion Piece, 4 August 2009
In it's most recent budget, the Rudd Government has decided to make finding the money to attend University even harder for young Australians.

'Young People Don't Speak With One Voice' by Thom Woodroofe | The Age Opinion Piece, 2 July 2009
There are certainly more opportunities than ever for young people to be involved in their communities, and most Australians would probably think they have been given an effective voice. But that's not the case.

'No Child Left Behind' by Tim Udorovic | Opinion Piece, 24 March 2009
Today, many young Australians are more comfortable in front of a computer than in front of a person.