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Local young people get full-time jobs through BoysTown’s skills program

Practical, quality support and education is providing Ipswich with outcomes that benefit young people and the community with half of those graduating from a workskills program this week securing full-time jobs.

Tips for getting back to school stress-free

With attention turned to back to school preparations, children and parents can find this time both exciting and daunting.

Tips for getting back to school stress-free

With attention turned to back to school preparations, children and parents can find this time both exciting and daunting. 

Begin 2016 with a beach, boat and bullion

Enjoy your own canal beach, private boat and luxurious coastal home with BoysTown’s newest prize home at Palm Beach.

Local youths clean up church gardens and gain new skills

Ten young people from Brisbane’s western suburbs will graduate this week from an innovative program giving them the skills to enter the workforce or further education.

Individualised Mental Health Support a Necessity

BoysTown and Kids Helpline welcomes the Government’s recognition of the complex needs of children and young people and the necessity of offering individually tailored mental health support.

Paris terror attacks: How to help with child anxiety

The tragic events that unfolded in Paris over the weekend will be fuelling fear and anxiety in adults and children alike.

Schoolies prepare for annual rite of passage

The annual Schoolies pilgrimage is almost here and for many, the rite of passage can be filled with as much trepidation as fun.

Jacarandas are blooming and that equals exam stress

The Jacarandas are out and that means it’s that time of year when students are realising it’s time to knuckle down and study for end of year exams. 

Optus ‘Kids Helpline @ School’ connects with Aspendale Primary School

Kids Helpline connected with Aspendale Primary School’s Year 5 students this week to talk about Peer Pressure as part of the Optus ‘Kids Helpline @ School’ mental health and wellbeing program.