New links

Some new links regarding social justice...
National Welfare Rights Network - Check out the FACT SHEETS, what a great resource
Socialist Alliance
Evatt Foundation
GET UP Action for Australia
Mid North Coast Regional Council for Social Development

Some health resources

National Comorbidity Initiative

Code of ethics

Examples of Code of Ethics:
Australian Association of Career Counsellors Inc
St James Ethics Centre
National Health and Medical Research Council
Religion and ethics (ABC resource)
Buddhist ethics

Links from Irene

Transtheoretical (stages of change) model

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transtheoretical_Model

http://www.changezone.co.uk/STEVE/Transtheoretical%20Model.html

http://www.comminit.com/changetheories/ctheories/changetheories-74.html

http://journals.cambridge.org/download.php?file=%2FNRR%2FNRR12_02%2FS0954422499000128a.pdf&code=747f5dfae986bcd9a52396b9fb4b0cce

Social learning

http://teachnet.edb.utexas.edu/~lynda_abbott/Social.html

http://www.criminology.fsu.edu/crimtheory/bandura.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_learning_theory

http://wilderdom.com/personality/L9-3SocialLearningCognitive.html

Other theories

http://www.sustainabilitytaskforce.com/pubs/fg/02/12-appendix1.pdf

http://www.iop.kcl.ac.uk/departments/?locator=902

http://informationr.net/tdw/publ/papers/1999JDoc.html

Kerry Gets creative

Try this file Dfilm- it's SO easy & a great way to engage young people

Education link

HYPARpaedia (new resource for working with youth at risk)

Youth Resouces

Brat camp resources

Reach Out

About ethics

Resource links from 'The Information Centre' TAFE NCI

Australian Association for professional and applied ethics

Centre for applied ethics

st james ethics centre

Guide to internet information sources for journalists

International institute for public ethics

'The ethics of mentoring' Moberg D., Velaquez, M 2004

Mentoring peer resources

Women's ways of mentoring

What you said

Why might people avoid using advocacy services?
not comfortable with other people, feel silly, power of other people - particularly professionals, intimidated, past experience, danger, fear, no help in the past, being judged, in a rut, choice, it's your idea - not theirs, peer pressure, fear of the worst situation, upset and can't understand what you are saying, other people - parents, peers.

Ways to overcome this issue
offer to go with them, information, education, talking and listening, finding out why, give examples, highlight choices - what could happen, giving them the power to complain if it goes wrong, empowerment, explaining your role, advocacy, giving them skills to get what they want or need (communication), removing your opinions from the conversation.

Any other suggestions? Please click on the COMMENTS button below to add.

How other communities address our issues

Some solutions from other areas to identified issues:

Transport: The Batbus

Legislative requirements

Working with Children check NSW Commission for children & young people
Mandatory reporting FAQ - DoCS
Mandatory reporting form

Self esteem

self test: Selfesteem4women http://www.selfesteem4women.com/?ad=5
McGill Self esteem games http://selfesteemgames.mcgill.ca/
Back to School with family education - building self esteem

Youth portals to social media

Some links
http://www.myspace.com/belloyouth_bsys
http://myspace.com/youthprojects
www.myspace.com/jedinthebin
http://www.youtube.com/intbin

Personality tests

There are many personality tests available on the Internet - try a few to get to know yourself better... (Please remember, there are fees associated to components of some of the tests, always look for the FREE button and don't by any means feel compelled to buy ANYTHING)

Keirsey Temperament Sorter (Copyright)
Institute for Health and Human Potential - EQ test
Queendom the land of tests - many many tests: Emotional IQ to neat freak to burnout test

Mentor skills you have identified

Being able to communicate with people, listening skills, support, research, non judgemental, being able to communicate with all strands of society, be of even temper, knowing when to step back, not to become too involved, confident, good communication skills, knowledge of pathways, resilience, good listener, professional attitude, friendly, avoid emotional involvement, empathetic, friendly opinion, sense of humour, community based knowledge, good work ethic, honest, personal experience, team players, build good rapport, trustworthy, non judgemental, acceptance, wisdom and life experience, positive, fun, self protection, respect and self respect, commitment, empowerment, equal, balance of power, honesty, integrity, compassion, knows boundaries, focus on client, put someone else in the spotlight, keep within parameters, availability, time, self protection, resiliance

ATT: Bellingen mentors

Hi everyone and thanks again for your time today. Just a reminder, classes will run between 10am & 2.30pm Tuesdays from next week (24 July) at the Bellingen Golf Club. If you have any questions please contact me at kgrace@evolvenetwork.com.au or phone Macksville campus of TAFE on 65692000.

in the meantime think about this:
* What is a mentor?
* What organisations service youth in your area? Outside of your area?
* What issues are young people experiencing in your area?

See you soon,
Kerry

Hi Mentors- there are several mentoring courses running via Outreach in the Mid North Coast. This site will provide you with resources, networking opportunities and links as well as work for your course.

Remember to contact your teacher should you have any difficulties with your course or the site.