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Enrol to Vote - Yes, it is compulsory

Enrolling to vote is important because it allows you to have a say in who will represent you at Federal, State and local levels of government. Each level of government has responsibilities that may affect you and your community.

To vote in Federal, State and local council elections, you must be correctly enrolled on the electoral roll. The electoral roll is a list of electors' names and addresses that is used to determine who can vote at elections. It is formed from the enrolment database, which also includes people's date of birth and gender.

It is compulsory if you are an Australian citizen, aged 18 years or over and have lived at your current address in Victoria for at least one month. Enrol here

Office of Youth

The Office for Youth is the key agency driving a whole-of-government agenda in relation to Victorians aged 12 to 25.

To read more follow the link to the website. www.youth

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Youth Central

youthcentral is a one-stop-shop for young people wanting information about jobs and careers, workplace rights, services and events in their local area, studying, travel, money and more.

Developed as a joint partnership between the Victorian Government's Employment Programs and Office for Youth, the site is consistently rated as the most popular state government youth website in Australia.

Take a look at www.youthcentral

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Youth Affairs Council of Victoria

The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Inc. (YACVic) advocates on young people's issues in Victoria, Australia. They are an independent, non-government organisation. Their vision is for a Victorian community that values and provides opportunity, participation, justice and equity for all young people.

Visit their website to read more. www.yacvic.org.au

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Youth Substance Abuse Services - YSAS

YSAS was established in 1997 in response to the need for accessible, effective and engaging alcohol and drug interventions for young people between the ages of 12 - 21 who are experiencing significant problems with their alcohol and/or drug use.

YSAS provides a range of youth-specific outreach, treatment, withdrawal, rehabilitation and support programs in a number of locations in Melbourne and regional Victoria.

YSAS is funded primarily by the State Government, through the Department of Human Services.

Visit the website the read more about their services, education programs and contact details.
www.ysas.org.au

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Consumer Affairs Victoria

Providing information for young people on a range of topics such as -

Schoolies
Mobile Ring Tones, Wallpaper and Logos
Proof of Age Card
Liquor and Young People
Renting Information for Tenants

For more information visit the CAV website www.consumer.vic.gov.au