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We are calling for applications for a 2-day intensive workshop on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, to be held in Melbourne from Thursday 3 to Friday 4 November. Apply online at lnkd.in/gmDrSs2N or request an application form via email at [email protected].

Last week, YLA’s Director, Matthew Keeley spoke with WIN News Illawarra about children's rights in celebration of National Children's Week 2022. You can watch the video here: bit.ly/3DO8Nzj

It's great to see the ABC spreading awareness of legal services that can help migrant workers facing wage theft. YLA can help young workers under the age of 25 to identify wage theft and assist in recovering unpaid wages. More here: ab.co/3SUm7WX

Youth Law Australia stands with Rose and Pippa Milthorpe, as they fight to change a court process that retraumatises and silences survivors of child sexual abuse. Justice shouldn't hurt. Read more here: bit.ly/3tCyblE #LetUsSpeak #childrights #socialjustice

Following the continuing abuses of youth detention uncovered by Four Corners this week, YLA calls for the Commonwealth Attorney-General's report on raising the age to be released to the public. No child belongs in prison. More here: bit.ly/3g7Dzdh #RaiseTheAge

YLA stands with the Aboriginal Legal Service in demanding a brighter future for Aboriginal children - and you can too. Sign the petition here: alsnswact.org.au/stand_up_for_a… #FamilyIsCulture

This week our Senior Employment Solicitor, Anastasia Coroneo, spoke with the ABC about the need for employment law reform, clearer terms of engagement, and the abolishment of junior wages to better protect young workers. Read the full article here: abc.net.au/news/2022-12-0…

Tomorrow at 7.50am, YLA Co-Principal Solicitor, Kim Richardson will be interviewed live on ABC Radio Gippsland to explore the laws surrounding the tattooing, scarifying and beading of children. You can hear Kim here: abc.net.au/gippsland/live

Equal work for equal pay. YLA stands for decent work for young workers. Recently, YLA made a submission to the Treasury Taskforce Employment White Paper, recommending law reform that would abolish junior wages. Read our submission here: bit.ly/3Fz4kzY #youngworkers

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season! From YLA 🎄

Workplace ✍️safety ✍️ is ✍️your✍️right✍️. Being an apprentice doesn’t mean your boss or work mates can treat you badly. Everyone has the right to be safe at work! Young workers can get free advice about workplace safety here: yla.org.au/get-help/ Youthworx Productions

YLA Principal Solicitor (Harm Practice), Carolyn Jones, spoke with Aus Pro Bono Centre to reflect on her career in the social justice space. We are thrilled to have Carolyn leading our Harm Practice, working to increase access to justice for young people. More here: bit.ly/3HUP4id

Last week our Senior Solicitor, Anastasia Coroneo, spoke to The Sydney Morning Herald about YLA's increase in employment related queries from people under the age of 18, largely relating to minimum working age, workplace conditions and pay rates. More here: bit.ly/3ZYA5ev #youngworkers

Are you interested in leading a Board that works towards equality and access to justice for children and young people? We have the opportunity for you! Apply to be YLA's Board Chair before 30 June: ethicaljobs.com.au/members/NCYLC/…

Over half of the world's refugees are children. Today, on #WorldRefugeeDay, take a moment to reflect on what freedom means to you, and how you can contribute to a society in which everyone can feel free. #Findingfreedom

It's not too late to make your #EOFY tax-deductible donation count, by funding our services that support children and young people who aren't safe at home. For every dollar given before June 30, an anonymous donor will match it up to the value of $1000! #LinkInBio

WEBINAR: Children's Rights and #ClimateChange: The Obligations of Governments Tues 28 Nov 5pm–6pm AEDT Speakers: Prof Ann Skelton (Chair UNChildRights) & Annika Reynolds (Senior Co-Chair of Environment and #HumanRights Aus Law Human Rights) Register at: dtp.org.au/training/the-c…

Join our expert panel online as they ask the question: "how might the legal assistance sector use forthcoming research to address young people's unmet legal needs?" Register: events.humanitix.com/youth-injustic… WAU: Young Workers Vic Law Foundation WAU: Young Workers UNSW Law & Justice #victorianlawweek

Have you marked your calendar with our #VicLawWeek2024 event? Join us for our expert Youth Injustice panel. ℹ️ Find out more or book your place at the link below 👇👇👇 viclawweek.org.au/program-2024/y… @LawWeekVictoria