1. Needs of the Youth

2. O Educational opportunities are provided to all young
people
O Health systems have youth specific services to cater for
this population
O Financial assistance packages available through
centerlink
O Counseling services such as kids help line for providing
support with the struggles of being apart of the youth
population
O Recreational facilities e.g. skate parks, entertainment
venues etc.

3. O School is compulsory between ages of 6 and 15
O Number of inceptives to participate in post-compulsory
education e.g. unit, TAFE
O Youth allowance available for students with low income
O Private coaching to improve education

4. O Important for young people to develop independence
through employment
O Employment consists of part-time and casual rather then
full time due to schooling and various other activities
O Employment assistance is given to youth through
centerlink

5. O For young people with low income families the
government provides assistance
O Variety of educational and employment allowances

6. O As injury is the leading cause of death in youth
population there are national programs to reduce the
risk of injuries occurring
O E.g. national road safety strategy, National injury
prevention plan, OHS commission etc.
O Health system provides many youth health services to
cater for the specific needs of this population group.
O The national Mental health Strategy and the National
Drug strategy have many initiatives to promote
awareness and provide support for your people with
mental health or substance abuse.
O It is important for young people to know how to access
such services.

7. O This population group usually has low income,
so common type of accommodation is renting
or paying board at home.
O Housing assistance is available for those who
can not stay at home or gain accommodation,
e.g. national rental affordability scheme.
O The department of family housing community
service has established a program to assist
young people which helps young people
improve engagement with family

8. Security and Safety
O Ideally development for independence
should occur in a natural environment
such as with a supportive family and
suitable peers.

9. Self Esteem
O How young people view and feel about
themselves effects the way they live their
lives, opinions are shaped by family,
school work, friendships etc.

10. Sense of Identity
O During adolescents people develop sense
of identity
O Peers and and peer acceptance becomes
significant
O Good role models are critical at this stage
of identity development