Historical publications
Module 2: perspectives on working with young people
Module 2 of Training frontline workers: young people, alcohol and other drugs provides an overview of the transition from childhood to adulthood. It highlights some key 'helping skills' and strategies that will assist in working with young people.
. Module 1
. Module 2
. Module 3
. Module 4
. Module 5
. Module 6
. Module 7
. Module 8
. Module 9
. Module 10
. Module 11
. Module 12
Learner's workbook
Module 2: perspectives on working with young people: learner's workbook (html)Module 2: perspectives on working with young people: learner's workbook (PDF 871 KB large file)
The same publication in smaller sections:
- Cover, copyright and project outline (PDF 65 KB)
- Section A (PDF 270 KB)
- Section B: topics 1 - 2 (PDF 386 KB)
- Section B: topics 3 - 4 (PDF 184 KB)
- Section B: topics 5 - 8 (PDF 214 KB)
Facilitator's guide
Module 2: perspectives on working with young people: facilitator's guide (html)Module 2: perspectives on working with young people: facilitator's guide (PDF 1062 KB large file)
The same publication in smaller sections:
- Cover, copyright and project outline (PDF 123 KB)
- Section A (PDF 406 KB)
- Section B: topics 1 - 2 (PDF 479 KB)
- Section B: topics 3 - 4 (PDF 255 KB)
- Section B: topics 5 - 8 (PDF 273 KB)
Overhead transparencies
Module 2: perspectives on working with young people: overhead transparencies (html)Module 2: perspectives on working with young people: overhead transparencies (PDF 283 KB)
Help with accessing large documents
When accessing large documents (over 500 KB in size), it is recommended that the following procedure be used:
- Click the link with the RIGHT mouse button
- Choose "Save Target As.../Save Link As..." depending on your browser
- Select an appropriate folder on a local drive to place the downloaded file
Attempting to open large documents within the browser window (by left-clicking)
may inhibit your ability to continue browsing while the document is
opening and/or lead to system problems.
Help with accessing PDF documents
To view PDF (Portable Document Format) documents, you will need to have a PDF reader installed on your computer. A number of PDF readers are available through the Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO) Web Guide website.

