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Coming up
Sexual Assault and Young People: Current Issues and Debates.
Thursday August 5th 2010 9.30am - 1.30pm
Royal Children's HospitalSexual violence and young people is an issue that consistently receives much attention in the media and is a source of concern in the broader community. This half-day forum will provide a comprehensive overview on this important and challenging topic and will cover recent trends and policy changes, service provision, legal perspectives, the impact of ‘raunch’ culture and primary prevention strategies within a school environment and how to encourage respectful relationships.
For further information and registration details, please see our website: www.rch.org.au/cah/forum
Please email lara.cullen@rch.org.au with any enquiries or phone (03) 9345 6671.
Previous events
Counting Sleep: Sleep and young people, what you need to know.
Thursday May 27th 2010 - 9am
Royal Children's Hospital
Research in recent years has shown that adolescence is a time when the body clock experiences a significant shift. As a result, many young people are not getting enough sleep every night and are accumulating a BIG sleep deficit over time. Ongoing sleep deprivation can have a range of serious consequences on the health, wellbeing and behaviour of young people. The Centre for Adolescent Health, Royal Children's Hospital is holding its first forum for 2010 on this important issue and will provide a comprehensive overview on the impact of current sleep problems in young people and suggest a number of practical strategies for improving sleep patterns throughout adolescence.
For further information contact Lara Cullen on 03 9345 6671 or lara.cullen@rch.org.auA DVD of this forum is now available - please email lara.cullen@rch.org.au to purchase your copy.
Handouts from 'Counting Sleep: Sleep and young people - what you need to know'.
Please note: Permission must be obtained by the author for use of materials or part thereof.
Dorothy_Bruck_Presentation.pdf
Monica_Hadges_Presentation.pdf
Sleep_Fact_Sheet.pdf
Moving beyond school exclusion: What are the alternatives?
Schools Forum Flier 2009 (PDF 55 KB)
Thursday October 15th - 9am-1.30pm
RCH and remote linkageSchool 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)
'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
'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)