Family Social & Community

There are many social issues that can negatively affect you or your family if not properly addressed. Legal problems, alcoholism, drug abuse and relationship issues can cause serious problems if left unchecked. Below you will find a list of organisations that can assist in these areas.

Social Issues, Information and Services:

Accommodation issues and Crisis Care Directory:

For further information on available accommodation and crisis care for emergency situations, visit the Accommodation and Crisis Care page of the Department for Child Protection website.

Alcohol:

Alcohol, like drugs, can have a serious effect on our lives and well being and that of those around us. Alcohol abuse may lead to addiction, irrational thinking and behaviour, health and psychological problems and in more extreme cases death. For information on alcohol addiction and organisations that can provide advice and assistance visit the following websites;

• Youth Friendly Doctor page of the Australian Medical Association 
• Drug & Alcohol Services Page of the Drugs and Alcohol WA website
• The alcohol and other drugs page of the ReachOut website
• The Aboriginal Alchohol & Drug Service
• WA Network of Alcohol and Other Drug Agencies (WANADA)
• Alchohol and Drug Information Service

Drugs:

Drugs can have a serious effect on our lives and well-being. Drug use can lead to addiction, irrational thinking and behaviour, health and psychological problems and in more extreme cases death. If you would like information on drugs, addiction and organisations that can provide advice and assistance follow the links below;

• Youth Friendly Doctor page of the Australian Medical Association website 
• The Drug Aware website 
• Drug & Alcohol Services Page on the Drug and Alcohol WA website 
• The alcohol and other drugs page on the ReachOut website 
• The Headspace website 
• The Drug Arm WA website
• The Local Drug Action Groups website
• The Swan City Youth Service website
• The Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Services website
• The Dr YES website

Legal Aid:

If you find yourself in trouble and need some legal assistance, visit the Youth Legal Aid page on the Western Australian Legal Aid website. Or visit the following websites:

• Aboriginal Legal Service of WA
• Family Court Counseling Service 

Loss and Grief:

Dealing with the loss of a loved one has a big impact on our lives and the lives of those around us. Sometimes we need someone to listen and help us move on. If you would like further information on dealing with loss and grief visit the Loss and Grief page on the ReachOut website. Or visit the following websites:

• Compassionate Friends

Relationships:

Relationships are an important part of our work life and home life. If you are experiencing problems, looking for information or seeking advice and services from people who can help, please click on the following links to be directed to:

• The building better relationships page of the Relationships Australia website 
• The managing family relationship page on the ReachOut website 
• Family Relationships 
• Lifeline WA

 Safety and Violence:

Violence can be a scary and life threatening situation. When someone is unable to control their behaviours and actions, your safety or that of those around you could be at risk. There are many information and support services available for anger management, violence and crisis care. Follow the links below for further information:

• The violence and abuse page of the Relationships Australia WA website 
• The Safety and Violence page of the ReachOut website
• Youth Say No
• Association for Services to Torture and Trauma Survivors

Smart Rider:

For information on Smart Riders and concession rates with WA's Public Transport system, visit the concessions page of the Transperth website.

Smoking:

We have all heard the term Smoking Kills. Yet many people ignore the fact and continue to smoke, either because of habit or because it has become an addiction. For further information on smoking, its effects and quitting visit the websites below:

• Smarter than Smoking website 
• Smoking Information Page of the Heart Foundation website
• Quit Now 

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Licenses, Registrations and Checks:

Some Australian Apprenticeships may require that you obtain a license to operate certain machinery or vehicles. See below for a list of relevant licensing agencies.

Car Insurance:

Do you have a car? Car insurance is about protecting you financially in the event that your vehicle is damaged or if you have an accident. It will also protect anyone else who might be involved in the accident. For information on Insurance and to compare insurance rates from various companies, visit the Rate City website.

License to Drive:

Want to get your license? Not sure where to start? There are a number of steps you need to follow, in order to get a driver's licence. For further information on where to start, visit the Licensing Services page of the Department of Transport website.

Loss of License:

Have you lost your license or are you close to your last demerit points? If you have received an Excessive Demerit Points Notice, you have 21 days from when you are served the notice to elect to continue to drive by taking the ‘double or nothing’ good behaviour option. For more information visit the Department of Transport's Licensing website.

National Police Clearance:

Some employers require that you get a National Police Clearance. To get a police clearance you will need to apply at an Australia Post, retail outlet. You will need to complete an application form and provide identification documents for an identity check. Australia Post's systems links in with the CrimTrac (National Police) database and will then print the Clearance on security paper and mail it directly to you.

For further information on the 100 point check and obtaining a police clearance, visit the Australia Post website.

Proof of Age Card:

To get Proof of Age Card you will need to get an application form from your local Licensing Centre or Agent, complete the form, take it back to the Licensing Centre or Agent and provide one primary and one secondary proof of identification documents - one of which must contain your signature. You will then be required to pay a fee and the application will be processed and the card manufactured. This normally takes five to eight working days.

For further information on obtaining a Proof of Age Card, visit the Department of Transport - Licensing website.

What Happens when your Car is Impounded?

Have you had your car impounded by the police? Don't know how you get it back? Don't know how long you have to wait? And what if it wasn't your car?

For information on impounded cars and waiting periods, please visit the Impounded Vehicles page of the Western Australian Police website.

White Cards:

Main contractors, employers and people in control of construction work have the obligation to ensure that workers don’t undertake construction work without completing the White Card training. Employees and self employed people should ensure that they complete the training. For further information on the White Card please visit the Construction Induction page of the Department of Commerce Worksafe website.

Working With Children's Check (WCC):
To get a Working with Children Check (WCC) you will need to apply at an Australia Post, retail outlet. You will need to pick up a form from the outlet, return it and provide identification documents for an identity check and then have a photo taken at the time of application. This is so that a physical card can be produced.

For further information on the 100 point check and obtaining a Working with Children Check (WCC), visit the Australia Post website.

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Voting

Make your vote count:

Recently turned 18? You are now eligible to vote in elections! For further information on enrolling, visit the Enrolment page of the Australian Electoral Commission website.

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