Youth Bulletin
Issue 10, June 2007
Welcome to the June edition of the source Youth Bulletin.
This month's edition contains the following articles:
- APEC’s energy needs
- Air Force Cadets share ANZAC spirit
- Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2007
- Choose how Centrelink communicates with you
- Centrelink Online Letters Service
APEC’s energy needs
Did you know that the 21 member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) account for over 60 per cent of demand for the world’s energy? Or that three of its members – China, the United States and Russia – are the world’s biggest energy consumers?
Improvements in energy access and supply have helped revolutionise the way we live. While in most countries energy needs are met through a simple flick of a switch, many people still live without a reliable source of electricity. And there is growing concern about the environmental costs of energy production and use. To ensure the future prosperity of the region, APEC members are working to achieve energy security and the clean and efficient use and production of that energy.
Recognising the role of business in the region’s energy sector, APEC Energy Ministers, energy sector business leaders and NGOs met in Darwin last month at the APEC Energy Business Forum. The Forum discussed the opportunities and challenges of future energy use in the region, including environmental impacts. Under the theme ‘Achieving Energy Security and Sustainable Development through Efficiency, Conservation and Diversity’, Energy Ministers agreed to a number of ways forward to achieve energy security and sustainable development. These will be presented to APEC Leaders in September.
If you want to learn more about energy issues in APEC, the APEC Australia 2007™ host year, or the Asia-Pacific region more broadly, speak to your teacher or visit APEC education website, APEC 2007 website or the International APEC website.
Air Force Cadets share ANZAC spirit
Cadet Warrant Officer Samuel McDonald from 322 Squadron joined 240 other Australian Air Force Cadets in this year’s ANZAC Day city march in Sydney.
‘As we marched on to take our post, I had an enormous feeling of pride to be an Australian,’ said Cadet Warrant Officer McDonald.
‘Marching through the streets lined with people waving Australian flags, the pride of all of us was evident.
‘On completion of the march, cadets assisted ex and current squadrons, regiments and crews of the Australian Defence Force in carrying their banners whilst they marched in front of a very excited crowd.
‘My ANZAC Day had many unique experiences and special memories that I will always hold dear, especially as my time with the Australian Air Force Cadets draws to an end,’ he said.
The Australian Defence Force Cadets is a youth development organisation where 12 and a half to 20 year olds take part in adventurous, military-like activities, while learning about leadership, team building and themselves.
If you want to join in the fun of the Australian Defence Force Cadets visit www.cadetnet.gov.au
Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2007
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2007 was officially launched on 30 May 2007 at Parliament House by the Minister for Community Services, Senator the Hon. Nigel Scullion.
The report is the third in a series of national statistical reports on young people aged 12–24 years produced by the AIHW. Based on data from a wide variety of sources, the report provides information on health outcomes and factors influencing the health and wellbeing of young Australians, such as health risk behaviours, environment, family, community and socioeconomic factors.
In recognising that young people’s health and wellbeing are influenced by a multitude of factors, the AIHW has broadened the list of indicators included in earlier reports to cover burden of disease, parental health, disability and socioeconomic status, social support, assault and victimisation, environmental factors and health system performance.
The launch was attended by representatives from a number of Government agencies members of the report Advisory Group and the 2007 National Youth Roundtable.
For further information about the AIHW report, please visit the AIHW website.
Choose how Centrelink communicates with you
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Centrelink Online Letters Service
Whether you’re studying the environment or just concerned about how many trees are being turned into paper – Centrelink now gives you the option to view most of your correspondence online through our secure self service facility. It’s a free service, and if it doesn’t suit you – you can opt out at any time. To find our more, contact Centrelink and ask about Online Letters.
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