Australian Young Christian Workers Movement Website

The YCW works to create a society, which actively supports, respects and values the God given dignity of each person. We will consciously uphold basic human rights, especially the right to meaningful and just work. We will educate for global awareness and solidarity. Through taking action and reviewing in our communities, young people will discover the deepest meaning and mission of their lives.


	INTERNATIONAL DECENT LIVING INCOME SURVEY Our target is 2000 surveys from all over Australia A Decent Living Income is an economic human right. Decent Living Income (DLI) means an income which is enough to provide for a ‘decent’ standard of living for an individual and his/her family – enough money to pay for a decent standard of food, housing, clothing etc, Decent Living Income is a basic means to achieve a decent life and decent work for every single person and his/her family. Why do we want DLI? International Young Christian Workers (IYCW) is a social movement that promotes the dignity of all workers. To be able to represent workers and understand their reality, we need to properly understand what a Decent Living Income is for them. Therefore, this survey is a very significant tool at this time to promote the Decent Living Income action. The survey aims to know the current income of young workers in the Asia Pacific countries, to know the cost of decent living standards in the Asia Pacific. Please click on the link to help us formulate what your income should be so you can live a decent life. DLI SURVEY IYCW ASPAC will publish the results of this survey by all means possible and will strongly follow up with concrete actions to work towards achieving a Decent Living Income everywhere in the Asia Pacific and in other parts of the world. Please help us reach our target of 2000 surveys! Fair Work Ombudsman: Workplace rights & rules The role of the Fair Work Ombudsman is to work with employees, employers, contractors and the community to promote harmonious, productive and cooperative workplaces. We investigate workplace complaints and enforce compliance with Australia's workplace laws. Find out about your workplace rights and obligations here. YOU CAN FIND MEANING AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE NOW!!! A HANDBOOK TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE VISION AND METHOD OF YCW This handbook brings together resources written by young people across Australia. In doing so, we hope to share some of our experiences with you and give you the opportunity to find meaning and make a difference in your life and the community around you. Download your FREE copy here or email marie.raheb@ycw.org.au to order a printed version for $10.
	YCW Action - 20010 issue out now! Where to now? Subscribe to YCW Action! YCW Action is the official magazine of the Australian Young Christian Workers Movement. This magazine aims to express and highlight the everyday issues and actions occurring in young workers lives. Winter 2009 issue out now! Order your copy! Email marie.raheb@ycw.org.au or complete the Subscription Form or order online at Online Subscription We want you! If you are a writer, artist or photographer aged 18-30 years, contact marie.raheb@ycw.org.au

YOUNG WORKERS	On 1 July 2009 another blow was dealt to the old WorkChoices regime by the introduction of new national workplace laws. We have heard that WorkChoices is slowly dying, but what exactly does this mean for young workers?



Effectively Engage & Retain Young People - NEW RESOURCE - $10 A resource that provides practical information and case studies to engage and retain young people in your organisation. Contact marie.raheb@ycw.org.au to order your copy. Resource cost is $10 to cover publication and postage.
Accessing Just and Meaningful Work - NEW FREE RESOURCE A FREE resource that provides practical tools to assist young people access Just and Meaningful Work. Accessing Just and Meaningful Work resource

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