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  • 28
    Nov
    2012

    The Summit and Beyond...

    The Nest youth ambassador, Lia Ursich, shares her thoughts on The Nest and the recent phase 1 summit in Melbourne. For Lia, strategies for change need to place children and young people at the centre so that organisations and services can best understand their needs

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    24
    Sep
    2012

    The Nest Summit announced

    The Nest National Summit will be held on 23 November in Melbourne, by invitation. The Summit will focus on: What do children and young people say is important to their wellbeing? What will be the big “game changers” to improve child and youth wellbeing over the next 10-20 years? How can we collaborate to progress priorities and implement these game changers?

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    20
    Sep
    2012

    Working with Sarah on The Nest

    The Nest provides a chance for all young people regardless of their age, background or ability to share their views on what affects young people in Australia. It is amazing to see the how allowing young people to have their voice heard creates a sense of self-pride and empowerment.

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    06
    Aug
    2012

    Meet our youth ambassadors

    The Nest is pleased to be working with four inspiring and high profile youth ambassadors, whose role is to support activities, engage others and contribute to the ongoing dialogue about child and youth wellbeing. Meet Arif, Dan, Sarah and Lia...

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    01
    Aug
    2012

    A measure of happiness

    The Nest Evidence Review is continuing to look at a range of research out there about child and youth wellbeing. For instance, a recent report from the UK, which sheds light on how we could measure happiness though a range of indicators...

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    20
    Jul
    2012

    What matters?

    It's always enlightening to hear what young people have to tell us through The Nest consultation. It means an action plan can be developed which is genuinely grounded in the things that matter most to those who matter most. And hearing straight from the horse’s mouth is a refreshing reminder of the realities – good and bad – faced by young people in Australia today...

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    09
    Jul
    2012

    In your own words

    Over 2,500 people in Australia have now had their say about child and youth wellbeing via The Nest online survey. While the survey will provide some ‘hard numbers’ on issues and themes, there are also plenty of chances for people to express in words what wellbeing means to them, and what they feel should be done in the future...

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    28
    Jun
    2012

    Listening tour and more

    In our latest update for The Nest, we collaborate with the UN Youth Representative for Australia, enjoy a major milestone, and reflect on results which show the importance of young people and the challenges they face...

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    13
    Jun
    2012

    Resourceful resources

    Over the next few months the focus is on making sure more children and young people have input into The Nest. Some interesting things are taking place already, with new resources available to support partners and increase the opportunity for children and young people to take part…

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    17
    May
    2012

    Taking Shape

    Big thanks so far to our supporters and partners for The Nest consultation, making sure that a national action plan for children and young people is developed with children and young people front and centre. We are excited about some of the things that you’ve got planned and have started to roll out...

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    11
    Apr
    2012

    Time to talk...and listen

    The Nest consultation is all about taking time out to reflect on what it means for children and young people to be happy and healthy, and what is needed to get there. That's why the consultation is ramping up over coming weeks and you can be a part of it and support it in a variety of ways...

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    28
    Feb
    2012

    Building The Nest

    Welcome to The Nest blog! You'll find all the latest news about The Nest project here. It's also a place where you can take part in a conversation about what works to improve the health, wellbeing and life opportunities of young Australians. Please feel free to leave comments, ask questions, and share your thoughts.

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