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Youth Stats - all youth

13% of australian population (3.3 million)

gender youth stats

48% female, 52% male

ATSI youth stats

4.7%

Cultural youth stats

25% born over seas

youth need health

underpins all needs, no health no education/socialisation/employment skills, puberty, brain chemistry changes

youth financial service

Youth Allowance -> cost of living relief, employment prospect support i.e. payment for RSA, study assistance, for job seekers, apprentenists and students

youth housing service

Rent Choice Youth -> short to medium-term private rental assistance, for youth eligible for social housing, increases education/employability

youth legal services

Youth Law Aus -> free, confidential legal information & help, advocating, working rights, leaving unsafe home etc

Youth education services

Public School system -> free high school education, education till 17

Youth employment services

YES (Youth Employment Service) -> free connects youth people to businesses and schooling systems, personalised support programs

Youth Counselling Services

KidsHelpLine -> Free confidential 24 hr online service, information service

Youth Healthcare services

Youth Health Services -> gov funded, free, about issues i.e. substance abuse, sexual health, mental health basic needs etc

Disability all Stats

5.5 million (21.4%) have a disability 3.7% increase from 2018

Disability stats employment

lower rate of 48%, six times higher for individuals with autism

disability transport stats

1.2 million have difficulty accessing public transport

Psychological disabilities examples

Schizophrenia -> brain chemistry issues, psychosis, disrupted thinking, delusions etc

Depression -> persistent low moods, difficulty with basic tasks and motivation

Sensory disabilities examples

Blindness -> partial or inability to see

Autism -> neurodevelopmental impacts development and functions, sensitivity to bright lights, loud noises etc, communication issues, often high social anxiety

Disability Needs Health

underlines all needs, especially vulnerable with a disability,

Disability Needs ASL

particularly vulnerable, assistive technology, alternative assistance etc

Disability financial support

NDIS -> funding for carers and accessing society

Disability Legal services

Australian Centre of Disability Law - providing free legal advice, casework, referrals, y Legal Education, and law reform, anti discrimination projects

Disability Education services

4titude -> education in basic life skills, post school qualifications for employment

disability employment services

4titdue -> employment plans, skill education, financial planning support, employer liaising

Disability Counselling Services

Disability Advocacy Network - provides free, independent and confidential counselling

Disability Healthcare services

Global Disability & Healthcare Services - providing quality Registered Nurses and Support Workers, NDIS, working with clients, hospitals, gov/non-gov organisations etc to ensure appropriate care is given

Disability gov policy NDIS

Provides Funding and financial assistance to meet needs and have socio-cultural participation in our society

Disability gov policy Disability Strat 2021-2023

creating positive community attitudes and behaviours towards individuals with disability, supporting access to meaningful employment, and improving learning and skills development

Disability organisations 4titude

NDIS provider, provides services i.e. employment, carers, socialisation, Sports 4 all (physical activity)

disability organisations Down Syndrome Australia

Provide services and support, champion the rights i.e. Up! UP! And Away program (mental health), Congratulations Initiative (educates families and doctors)

Disability contributions Down Syndrome Australia

Congratulations Initiative changes attitudes around down syndrome, educates families and doctors, upskilling delivering a diagnosis, providing up to date information

Disability raising awareness

SBS What does Australia Really think about people with disability?-> National broadcast educating Australians about misconceptions, stigma and reality of experiencing disabilities.

Disability educating others

Stella Young -> ted talks, educating audiences about the realities, misconceptions and real support needed

Disability promoting rights

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 -> government strategy focused on developing positive community attitudes, creating liveable communities, supporting access to meaningful employment, and improving access access to mainstream services.

Homelessness all stats

122 494 experiencing homelessness 2021 increase of 11.67% since 2016

gender homelessness stats

55.9% male, 44.1% female (increasing due to DV)

ATSI homelessness stats

20%

Rough sleeping stats

7636 (6.2%)

Homelessness need safety and sercuity

ulnerable to theft, violence, discrimination, and exposure to harmful environments, making it difficult to protect themselves or their belongings.

Homelessness accommodation services

Dignity -> Guest homes, crisis accommodation, temporary housing, assistance seeking transitional housing

Homelessness transport services

Travellers Aid Australia -> crisis travel assistance, subsidized transport for compelling reasons i.e. family/medical emergency, court etc

Homelessness education services

Adult Learning Australia -> parnered with Matthew Talbot & Vinnies, provides E-literacy programs for the homeless which increases their skills, qualifications and employability

Homelessness employment services

The Big Issue -> employs individuals experiencing homelessness to sell magazines and directly earn money

Homelessness Healthcare Services

Street side medics -> free, no id gp etc services, advocacy for homelessness healthcare, informal and goes to individuals

Homelessness gov policy -> National Housing and Homelessness Agreement

Funds 1300 organisations to provide affordable housing, social housing, support community housing and tenancy reform

Homelessness gov policy -> Protocol for Homeless People in Public Spaces

Ensures respectful, appropriate and non discriminatory treatment, do not approach unless they require assistance, distressed, you are providing a service, unsafe behaviour

Homelessness organisation Dom's Place

day shelter, caseworkers linking to support, free food, water, laundry services, community building etc

Homelessness organisations -> Dignity

provides, food, housing, clothing, employment programs, education, empowerment, rasing awareness and changing attitudes

Homelessness raising awareness

Dignity -> school programs (create awareness and gain tangible contributions from students and teachers, dispels myths and stigma) Corporate programs etc

Homelessness educating

Homelessness australia -> provides fact sheets, coordinates campaigns, Homelessness week

homelessness promoting rights

everybody's home campaign 2018 -> call on gov to balance system, end homelessness, increase affordable housing, mission australia, salvos, homelessness australia

homelessness community contributions

Big Issue -> Vendors of The Big Issue, a magazine sold by people experiencing homelessness, earn income while engaging the public. share their stories, helping humanise homelessness and break stigma.

Disability Youth Stats

9.3%

youth need education

future building, mandatory til 17, tertiary, employability, independance etc

Youth transport services

Opal Concession Cards -> subsided public transport fee

Disability sexual assult stats

9 in 10 for women with intellectual disabilities

Physical disability example

Multiple Sclerosis -> autoimmune, nerves, spine and brain, no treatment, fatigue, vision issues, weakness, balance issues

Paraplegia -> paralysis lower half, movement issues, spinal injury or neurological cause

Intellectual disability examples

Dyslexia -> learning difficulty, processing of information, speech, reading etc

Down syndrome ->Genetic, extra chromosome 21, developmental delay, speech, processing information etc

Disability Accommodation services

Enable NSW -> OT's assessing and implementing home modifications for safety and supportiveness at home

Disability transport services

NDIS transport funding allocation -> gives increased and personalised access to the outside world i.e. funding for cabs to avoid public transport

Disability contributions Paralympic games

Changes community attitudes, showcase abilities, determination, and excellence, rather than focusing on disabilities

Homelessness Needs ASL

without stable shelter, access to clean water, nutritious food, and basic hygiene becomes irregular and unsafe, leading to serious health risks and a lower quality of life.

Homelessness financial services

Salvation Army -> financial counselling, essentials support, No interest loan scheme etc

Homelessness legal services

Justice and equity centre -> free legal advice and representation to help people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, advocate, tackle barriers, etc

Homelessness counselling services

Homelessness Mental Health Team -> specific line and team to support individuals who are homeless experiencing mental illness

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