Projects

The YRC, led by one of its Research Associates, beyond... (Kathleen Stacey and Associates), provided external evaluations of the initiatives funded as 'Springboard' Grants by the Foundation for Young Australians. Nine initiatives from across Australia were seed-funded by the Foundation over two to three years, to develop sustainable initiatives that benefit and involve young people aged 12 to 25 years. These grants reflect the Foundation's desire to become an effective social venture philanthropist, to champion youth participation and decision making, and support initiatives that innovatively and positively impact young people and their communities.

The overall project managed individual evaluations of five of these initiatives and tracked the outcomes at the initiatives as a group. Two of the five projects are in Victoria and are being evaluated by staff at the YRC. An interim report, evaluating progress, implications for policy, learnings to date and future directions has been completed for each project. A cluster report (written by Kathleen Stacey) brings together the outcomes and learning gained from all five initiatives.

Two of the five projects are in Victoria and are being evaluated by staff at the AYRC:

• Joy Melbourne 94.9: Generation Next (Melbourne) has established an acredited training program in broadcasting for same-sex attracted young people in order for them to take up roles as community radio volunteer broadcasters and run regular radio programs focused on key issues to same-sex attracted youth and strengthen their community connections; and
• 10MMM: Multi-Media Mayhem (Hamilton and towns across the Southern Grampians District) uses multi-media (print, radio, voice, writing, web page, forums and newsletters) to give young people a voice, and provide opportunities for young people's social connection and community involvement.

Project evaluation reports that track progress, outcomes, implications for policy, learnings to date and future directions have been completed for each project. A cluster report (to be written by Kathleen Stacey) will bring together the outcomes and learning gained from all five initiatives.

This project was led by one of hte Centre's Research Associates, Beyond... (Kathleen Stacey and Associates) Pty Ltd.

Contact:Helen Stokes, Ani Wierenga, Dan Woodman

Contact: yrc-info@unimelb.edu.au