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Currently, there is considerable discussion at the state and national peak level about codes of ethics in youth work. In this background paper, Ann Davie clarifies the meanings of the different terms used and also considers the implications of a code of ethics for primary youth worker relationships - youth worker and young person; youth worker and colleagues; and youth worker and others. Finally, Ann discusses some of the issues associated with the development, implementation and enforcement of a code of ethics. This paper makes excellent preparatory reading for any youth-related organisation considering adopting or developing a code of ethics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper draws together key findings from recent research in Tasmania on young people's favourite places and their reasons for these choices, which relate to 'place attachment' and identity formation. The responses of the teenagers' surveyed provide insight into the widespread significance for them of taking 'time out' (Abbott-Chapman 2000) in favourite places. The findings are suggestive rather than conclusive and raise questions about the association between taking time out, favourite place and wellbeing that demand further investigation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An abstract of the Youth Ethics Framework for Tasmanian consultation paper by is presented.

The article offers information on the recent activities and upcoming events for the Youth Network of Tasmania (YNOT) including the biennial Tasmanian Youth Conference on May 18-19, 2011.

Focuses on the results of a study published in the journal `Medical Journal of Australia' on suicide rates in Tasmania. Comparison of the likelihood of males aged between 10 and 19 in Tasmania to commit suicide and to those of males from the mainland; Less likelihood of mainland and Tasmanian females to commit suicide than males; Formation of support teams to provide back-up for self-harming adolescents.

Reports on the results of a study conducted by the Menzies Centre for Population Health Research in Hobart on lung cancer victims in Tasmania. Likelihood of Tasmanian women aged 25-44 to get lung cancer as compared with their male counterparts; Higher smoking prevalence of Tasmanian schoolgirls compared with the mainland schoolgirls.

Presents a study of post-registration truancy in a Tasmanian high school. Patterns of truancy and its implications for schools' duty of care; Definition of truancy; Difficulty of identifying the statistics on post-registration truancy; Short-term priorities of students; Discrepancies with the data based on the accuracy of teachers' returns; Avoidance of mutual recrimination during parent involvement.

Examines Tasmania's `Big hArt' program, a theatre-based crime prevention initiative involving at-risk teenagers and those with criminal convictions. Information on the `Big hArt' program; Profile of the young people involved in the pilot project; Evaluation done on the effects of the program on the youth participants; Succeeding theatrical plays produced by `Big hArt.'

Provides information on several subcultural peer groups among the youth in Tasmania. Dress and appearance of bogans; Language used by nerds; Music favored by yuppies.