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INSEARCH CANBERRA

(1) Funding was provided to print and

distribute an evaluation of Insearch Canberra.

(2) $550

(3) Insearch Canberra.

(4) Insearch conducts development and support programs for disadvantaged young people. Distribution of an evaluation of the program allowed Insearch to apply more effectively for on-going funding through a range of grants programs.

RED CROSS YOUTH HEALTH

(1) Funding was provided for a series of education and support workshops for pregnant women under 20 years of age.

(2) $1000

(3) Red Cross Youth Health

(4) This program provided young pregnant women access to informative, appropriate and unbiased antenatal education which enabled them to maintain a high degree of emotional and physical health during their pregnancy and early parenting experiences.

WODEN COMMUNITY SERVICES/CANBERRA COMMUNITY HOUSING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

(1) Funding was provided to contribute towards the cost of sending twelve (12) young people to the Ausyrock 92 Conference in Croydon, Victoria.

(2) $1400

(3) Woden Community Services/Canberra Community Housing for Young People

(4) Conference participants received training in a wide range of areas of the Australian music industry. In addition, it was anticipated that the conference would provide opportunities to develop networks which would contribute to vocational pathways. Since returning, a number of the young people have participated in the organisation of an "ACT Battle of The Bands", a six week "Youth Music Training Program" and a future "Canberra Youth Music Festival".

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