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Get your students involved in the election

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Thursday, 29 July 2010 by Janice Atkin - ROTN Manager

The research shows that civic engagement and a sense of control over what is happening in their world are important protective factors for young people against developing mental health difficulties. During the Federal election campaign Google is providing opportunities for students' to have their voices heard by the politicians through the Google Student Voice 2010 initiative.

Its the Federal election as voted for by Under 18's.

The initiative allows students to vote in a simulated election. There's some great ideas! Check out this video overview from Google

 

And here's what Julia Gillard thinks about the initiative.