Mental Well-being & Young People
The AYCW recently conducted a Social Enquiry on Young People and Mental Well-being. The YCW recognise the growing awareness of Mental We--being amongst all people of Australia, and wanted to take Action in developing awareness and resources for Young People today!
Click here, to view the AYCW vison on Mental Well-being and Young People.
This initiative was a part of the AYCW 2011-12 National campaign, Finding Meaning, Making a Difference: Work, Life, Faith, Action!
Acknowledging the need for everyone to find healthy Work/Life/Faith balance in their lives.
In response to these findings, the YCW around Australia are taking Collection Action and generating resources for Young People in their community for Mental Well-Being.
In response to these findings, the YCW around Australia are taking Collection Action and generating resources for Young People in their community for Mental Well-Being.
To find out what activities are happening in your Diocese, Click here.
International YCW Meeting
Recently, Sarah Lentern, the AYCW Natioanl Secretary travelled to Germany for the 2011 International YCW meeting. She not only represented the AYCW but also the ASPAC (Asia-Pacific region of YCW).
At the International Team meeting, time was spent on focusing on the 2008-12 International Plan of Action: ‘Social Protection for all’. www.joci.org
Upcoming events...
The AYCW are holding Cross Diocesan Retreats in October, focusing on Young People finding a Work/Faith/Balance, in Perth and Victoria. Contact Melanie Boodhna for more information on how you can get involved!Cardijn Community Australia will be holding a Cardijn Conference in Melbourne, November 4-6 November 2011. For more information please contact Cardijn Community Australia.
