Youth Development Framework
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Duration: |
2011 – 2012 |
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Funded by: |
Department of Defence |
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Abstract: |
The Youth Research Centre is developing a Youth Development Framework for Defence and the cadet organisations (Australian Navy Cadets, Australian Army Cadets and Australian Air Force Cadets). The project involves two stages. The first, which was completed in July 2011, involved the development of a Generic Youth Development Framework, for programs working with 12-19 year olds in community-based settings. The framework draws on an extensive local and international literature review of youth development research and programs, and case studies of leading Australian practice in youth development. This framework identifies the values, principles, practices and indicators of best practice youth development, with reference to young people, staff working with young people and organisations that promote youth development. The second stage, which is from August 2011 to November 2011, involves the development of a Cadet Youth Development Framework. The Cadet Youth Development Framework draws on the generic framework to produce a framework that is applicable to the three cadet organisations in the Australian Defence Force. Research with cadets, staff, parents and leaders in the Cadet organisations will inform this new framework. The Cadet Youth Development Framework will recognise the unique contribution made by each of the organisations, as well as the common goals and processes. The aim of the Cadet Youth Development Framework is to enable the Cadet organisations to implement best practice, and to build in a cycle of organisational improvement. |
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For more information contact: |
Johanna Wyn, johanna@unimelb.edu.au |