Youthsafe

                                                 

Road crashes account for 45% of all fatalities among Australian youth. From behavioural attributes to the driving environment, many factors contribute to these accidents. These factors necessitate that young driver safety interventions be comprehensive and multi-tiered—a need that Youthsafe is dedicated to fulfilling.

The statistics surrounding young drivers are alarming. Almost 50% of all hospitalisations of young Australians are drivers, and another 25% are passengers.

Additionally, a 17-25 year-old P1 licence holder is four times more likely to be the victim of a fatal car crash than a driver over the age of 26.

These figures are shocking, and experts reveal that speeding, distraction, driving under the influence, and fatigue are the leading causes for young Australians to be involved in serious road crashes. Other factors that put young drivers at risk include driving without a seat belt or riding a motorbike without a helmet.

                                        

As young people gradually increase their independence and social activity,\r\npartying has become a popular way to meet new people and have fun. At\r\nYouthsafe, we work with individuals and organisations to raise awareness about\r\ninherent risks associated with partying and develop strategies to help young\r\npeople party safely.

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Why Safe Partying Matters

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Young people are always enthusiastic about exploring new social situations\r\nlike partying. However, they aren’t always aware of the risks associated with\r\nthem. From drugs and alcohol to reckless behaviour that leads to violence, the\r\nrisk of injury significantly increases when partying.

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In fact, statistics show that an estimated 1 in 5 teenagers aged 16-17 were\r\nallowed to take alcohol to parties and that injury from alcohol-related\r\nincidents was higher among this group (Australian Institute of Family Studies\r\n2021).

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As young people become more independent, they are exposed to more risk\r\nwithout being fully aware of the risks associated with partying. This lack of awareness\r\ncan increase risk exposure. At Youthsafe, our programs promoting safe partying\r\nfor youth are designed to offer solutions to address the inherent risks of\r\npartying.

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Invest in the safety of young people during parties and similar social\r\nfunctions by leveraging the services and evidence-based approaches of\r\nYouthsafe—a trusted partner that’s worked with schools and community\r\norganisations to prevent young people from suffering avoidable injuries through\r\nhighly responsive programs.

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Young people are interested in exploring new\r\nsituations and by focusing on social safety for youth, they can be better\r\nprepared for the risks of socialising

                                     

Our unwavering dedication to young worker safety means that Youthsafe’s services are not just aimed at young people but also those who are responsible for creating a safe workplace for youth. Youthsafe’s holistic approach to safety, development, and well-being includes a range of useful resources and programs aimed at making youth safety a priority and enhancing a safety culture generally.

Young people incur 1 in 5 work-related injuries in Australia. This is largely due to their inexperience and general unfamiliarity with workplace health and safety procedures.

Data shows that on average, 16 young trade workers are killed annually. Oftentimes these fatalities occur because young workers aren’t aware of their rights in the workplace and those who are new to work are too afraid to speak out or ask questions.

young worker safety

At Youthsafe, our young worker safety services are designed to proactively address these situations with both young workers and supervisors to help transform their attitudes and behaviours with the ultimate goal of improving workplace health and safety cultures.

Ensuring young people know how to take responsibility for their safety at work is important and employers have a duty to ensure young workers are given the support needed to foster this responsibility.

This is a duty that can be very challenging and one that requires employers to consider the special vulnerabilities of young workers.

Youthsafe has developed several programs and resources to assist workplaces effectively exercise their duty to all young workers.