ABOUT US
Welcome to YouthWise
Our mission is to produce and distribute important information with the aim of young Australians indirectly or directly affected by substance abuse and issues relating to mental health.
YouthWise is used to inform the community on issues such as these with a strong focus on the youth of our society. Our purpose is to reduce stigma, provide access to resources who can offer assistance and reduce harmful community behavior through education and understanding.
THE THREE PILLARS OF YOUTHWISE
MENTAL HEALTH
Focusing on a variety of mental health issues that Aussie youth may be experiencing including depression, stress and other anxiety based issues.
ADDICTION
Our addiction component focuses mainly on drugs and other addictive substances or behaviors that our Youth are becoming increasingly exposed to, including but not limited to: Gambling, Ice, Alcohol and Binge Drinking, Sugar, Amphetamine Dependence and other instances of substance abuse.
COMMUNITY AWARENESS
This pillar focuses on harmful community behavior such as physical and cyber bullying, acts of violence, discrimination and other instances of harmful community behavior.
YOUTHWISE MAGAZINE
A Publication of the M.A.C.A and Zodiac Media
YouthWise is a biannual magazine presented and published by the Mental Health, Addiction & Community Awareness Initiative (MACA)
Its mission is to produce and distribute important information with the aim of helping young Australians directly or indirectly affected by substance abuse and issues relating to mental health through education and awareness with the support of sponsors in the business sector.
YouthWise Magazine contains a list of resources, help lines, rehabilitation centres, support networks across Australia, and informative articles and is distributed free of charge to Public Secondary Schools, TAFE’s, Australian Universities, rehabilitation centres, GP Super Clinics, and supporting businesses.
LATEST EDITION
WHO WE SUPPORT
YouthWise is helping headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation to continue to promote at a national level the importance of seeking help for mental health issues, to break down the stigma and make sure every young Australian knows there is help available.
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
YouthWise Magazine is strategically distributed through an array of channels with the objective of maximizing appropriate readership. We believe that the YouthWise Magazine can be used not only to assist those in need, but as a preventative measure to todays young adults.
FREQUENCY
Our publication is distributed on a biannual basis in March and September of each year.
TESTIMONIALS
GET HELP
If you are in an emergency, or at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, please contact emergency services on 000
1300 657 380www.blueknot.org.au/Helpline
1300 726 306www.panda.org.au/
1800 458 685
Telephone information and advice for young people and others concerned about them.
1800 443 844
Advice for anyone experiencing trouble with their pharmacotherapy program (Methadone, Suboxone etc..)
1800 423 238
Advice and support for people who use ice, their families and health professionals.
1800 888 236
Confidential alcohol and drug counselling and referral line.
1800 151 045
A 24-hour confidential information, advice and referral telephone service.
Counselling and support for young people and their families.
1800 177 833
Telephone information, counselling and referral.
1800 177 833 (Regional)
07 3837 5989 (metro)
If you prefer to speak to someone
(08) 9442 5050 (Metro)
1800 653 203 (Country)
24/7, state-wide counselling, information, referral and support
1800 721 997
24/7, state-wide counselling, information, referral and support.
1800 874 878
24/7, state-wide counselling, information, referral and support.
1300 131 340
Telephone information, counselling, and referral service.
02 6207 9977
24-hour telephone service offering information, advice, referral, intake, assessment and support.
1800 131 350
24-hour Alcohol and Drug Telephone Information and counselling service.
1800 811 994
A 24-hour telephone information and counselling line.
CONTENT
YouthWise Magazine is always on the search for quality content for our publication such as informative pieces, opinion articles and research papers.
We are always open to content from people in the community passionate about mental health and addiction; whether you are a specialized writer, creative writer, psychologist (practicing or studying) or just someone passionate about helping the community - we would like to hear from you!
If your pieces are distributed in our final print, your article will be printed nationally.
All content submitted will be forwarded to the editor, there are no guarantees that your article will be published. If your article is to be published, you will be contacted.
An asset to any resume!