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The Office for Youth leads the State Government’s commitment to working with Victoria’s diverse groups of young people, and the communities and organisations in which they are involved. This website provides information for youth workers, teachers, academics, parents and anyone with an interest in working with young Victorians and supporting them to reach their full potential.

Victoria Leads the Way with Body Image Code

The Victorian Government is proudly leading the way in launching Australia's first-ever code on how the media can be encouraged to present images to promote positive self-esteem and body image in young people.

Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs, James Merlino has launched the Voluntary Media Code of Conduct on Body Image. Signing up to the code the Minister was joined by Jo Stanley from Fox FM, former swimmer Nicole Livingstone OAM and netballer Sharelle McMahon, along with leading academics, fashion, retail and media representatives.

The Victorian Voluntary Media Code of Conduct on Body Image is a significant step in encouraging changes in the way images are portrayed and in improving body image in young people.

For more information visit the Positive Body Image page.

Advance 2008 Professional Development Online Registration

Registration for the 2008 Professional Development workshops is now open to participating Advance coordinators. More information and to register.

Young Victorians' time to shine!

National Youth Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of young people in Australia and runs from 5-13 April this year. For a wrap up some of the fantastic range of events held across Victoria in 2009 visit youthcentral.

Victoria Rocks Grants Announced

Minister for the Arts Lynne Kosky and Minister for Youth Affairs James Merlino launched a new $7.1 million program Victoria Rocks which is a new contemporary music grants program for young people. Victoria Rocks is a Victorian Government initiative through Arts Victoria, the Office for Youth and Tourism Victoria. Further information on Victoria Rocks.

Future Directions: An action agenda for young people

The Victorian Government’s new youth agenda, Future Directions, reflects the broad range of activity going on across government for young Victorians aged 12 to 25. It brings together five specific desired outcomes that the community, young people and their families have endorsed as priorities. The Government’s role is to provide options and services for young people, as well as ensuring their rights are respected and they have real opportunities to build meaningful careers and lives.

Taking Young People Seriously

'Taking Young People Seriously' is a series of handbooks published by the Office for Youth and Youth Affairs Council of Victoria. They provide practical advice and information to government, community organisations and young people about inspiring and achieving youth participation in the community. Visit the Publications section to read the Taking Young People Seriously series.

Web Site Updates

DPCD's websites are progressively being updated to reflect the changes following the establishment of the department. This means you will continue to see some references to the Department for Victorian Communities (DVC) as changes are being made.

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