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Dealing with binge drinking information forum

Listen to strategies on how to deal with young people and binge drinking and how to promote safe partying.

With guest speaker Geoff Munro (Australian Drug Foundation) and representatives from Victoria Police and Taskforce Drug & Alcohol Agency.

Wednesday 25 June, 2008 from 7.30 to 9pm.

Beaumaris Community Centre, Reserve Road, Beaumaris (Melway 86 D6)

RSVP Youth Services on 9599 4622 by Friday 20 June 2008.

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Do you choose booze or say 'no way'?

PARENTS of teenagers are feeling pressured to allow their children to host and attend alcohol-fuelled parties, a Cheltenham resident says.

And the pressure is coming from other parents as well as their children, Shae Moody says...

Taskforce comments in the Bayside Leader.

http://www.baysideleader.com.au/article/2008/05/20/35565_sbv_news.html

Class of '08

In celebration of National Volunteer Week 12-18 May 2008 TaskForce volunteers enjoyed lunch and recognition for their contribution to the community on behalf of the organisation.

Working Edge turns 10

The employment services division of TaskForce turns 10. Working Edge was established in May 1998. In these past 10 years, the Working Edge team has provided its programs and services largely out of our Prahran site.

This year, with successful bids for new service contracts in other areas, we have established new sites: in Northcote, in Cranbourne, and most recently in Franskton.

Working Edge has run a variety of employment serivices in its 10 year history including a number of initiatives aimed at getting people back into employment and education. 

Most significantly, Working Edge was able to assist well over 1000 people in achieving positive and lasting outcomes through ongoing and new contracts.

"...I also would like to personally thank TaskForce / Working Edge for the assistance that they had given me, in getting back into the work force, adding at my age of 58 it was heart warming, and most apprectiated... read more " Mark, Prahran

Dual Diagnosis Capacity Building Initiative Announced

Department of Health and Ageing (DoHA) has granted funding to TaskForce to build capacity to better identify and treat people with dual diagnosis.

"This is a very exciting opportunity" said Denis Carroll (General Manager - Clinical Services). He added "A significant number of our clients have dual diagnosis concerns and this funding will enable us to better meet their needs. "

Youth Express Launched

TaskForce has secured funding from the Grosvenor Settlement and ACFE which is being used to provide training and education for young disengaged kids. "Youth Express combines Life Skills with accredited training and a recreational program. This program is aimed at bridging the gap and reconnecting young people back into education and training. " (Tracey Fenton - Training and Development)

New Life Member for TaskForce