A new publication by the Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies has found that financial insecurity, employment insecurity and confusing access and compliance arrangements can create challenges for young people trying to survive on government income support for long periods.

Face the Facts: Youth income support in Australia (http://www.acys.info/facts) brings together information and views from a wide range of organisations with an interest in the wellbeing of young people on Newstart and Youth Allowance.

Income support is the third topic in the Face the Facts series of reports on key issues in the youth sector. Each topic comprises a short, sharp ‘Snapshot’ and a more detailed ‘Briefing’, which includes details of policy implications and recommendations from interest groups.

Source: Youth Field Xpress June

Click here to access the new quick guide!

This brief, unofficial guide to Job Service Australia providers has been produced by Byron Mulligan for use by Youth Services. It gives a wonderfully clear and concise look at how to support young people in accessing these services and provides links to the relevant sites and forms.

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