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Coming up

Check this website in early 2010 to find out what we have in store for you next year!

Previous events

Moving beyond school exclusion: What are the alternatives?
Schools Forum Flier 2009 (PDF 55 KB)
Thursday October 15th -  9am-1.30pm
RCH and remote linkage

School exclusion is used as a consequence for (serious) transgressions of behaviour at school. While the use of school exclusion is often justified on the grounds of protecting the school community and maintaining clear standards, students who are suspended or expelled are at risk for a number of unintended consequences. These can include intensifying academic difficulties, disengagement from school, student alienation, antisocial behaviour, and substance use.

This forum aims to raise awareness and understanding about the unintended consequences of school exclusion, particularly suspensions, and to examine alternative practical approaches aimed at reducing suspensions. The forum will include perspectives from students, experienced teachers and principals and research.
For further information contact Lara Cullen on 03 9345 6671 or lara.cullen@rch.org.au

Handouts from Moving beyond school exclusion: What are the alternatives?
Please note: Permission must be obtained by the author for use of materials or part thereof.
SherylHemphillPresentation (PDF 400 KB)
DavidBroderickPresentation (PDF 200 KB)
MeganMoorePresentation (PDF 1.3 MB)
RiordanPresentation (PDF 200 KB)

'The Young and the Reckless'
Forum-TheYoungandtheReckless (PDF 320 KB)
Thursday September 3rd - 10am-1pm
RCH and remote linkage

"Young people and risk taking - An inevitable consequence of a developing brain? A necessary part of growing up? A reation against an over-protective environment? Or the perception of a risk-averse society? This forum brings together diverse perspectives on the issue of youth and risk-taking, from neuroscience to sociology, to shed some light on these important questions. 

This forum makes an important contribution to the critical debates developing around youth violence, substance abuse and other behaviours impacting on the health and wellbeing of young people, their families and the community. 'The Young and the Reckless' will interest a wide range of health, community and education professionals such as nurses, secondary and primary school teachers, student welfare co-ordinators, youth workers, clinicians, allied health professionals, community workers and more."
For further information contact Lara Cullen on 03 9345 6671 or lara.cullen@rch.org.au

Handouts from The Young and the Reckless Forum
Please note: Permission must be obtained by the author for use of materials or part thereof.
StephenWoodHandouts (PDF 1.6 MB)
SarahMacLeanHandouts (PDF 110 KB)
KeithMcGinnHandouts (PDF 800 KB)

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'What's food got to do with it?': Insights into Young People with Eating Disorders
Thursday April 2nd 9am - 12md
RCH and remote linkage

Eating Disorders are a complex and confronting issue for many professionals working with young people today. So what defines an eating disorder and how can we better understand the challenges involved? The Centre for Adolescent Health, Royal Childrens Hospital Melbourne is holding this forum in April 2009 on this important health issue and will address the history and research findings, the clinical setting and the school environment.
Attend this forum and hear expert discuss the issue.
For further information contact Lara Cullen on 03 9345 6671 or lara.cullen@rch.org.au 

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'Warming Up Cyberia' : Young People and Technology
Thursday April 24th 9am - 12md 
RCH and remote linkage.

Mobile telephone use and expert knowledge of the Internet are a common thread through most young people today.  With rapid advances in the abilities of technology, it is often difficult for adults to stay abreast of what young people are doing in Cyberia.   "Warming Up Cyberia: Young People and Technology" will focus on how technology can be utilised in education and health settings, as well as discuss the issues of safety, monitoring technology use and how adults can pitch their tent in the heart of Cyberia
For further information contact Lara Culen on 03 9345 6671 or lara.cullen@rch.org.au 

Handouts from Warming Up Cyberia Forum
Please note: Permission must be obtained by the author for use of materials or part thereof 
April_ RCH Robyn T (PDF 700 KB)
Internet addiction 2008 (PDF 500 KB)
Jane burn CAH_24April2008 (PDF 100 KB)