reduce boredom amongst youth; and decrease the amount of unsupervised leisure time available to atrisk youth (Morris et al 2003). 2.4 describes targeted approaches aimed at addressing VSU and associated outcomes. Program Participants Description Outcomes Location The Get Real Challenge Indigenous aged 1218 (n=24): past or present VSU (n=19) The program involved offering a series of activities (e.g. rock climbing, deep sea fishing) incorporating an education program for atrisk youth. Outcomes were not assessed in a uniform manner or timeframe. The authors reported that among attendees, daily VSU decreased with a greater change observed in those that attended more activities. Brisbane, Queensland Activity and engagement program Youth aged 1225 (n=8) An activity and engagement program provided two weeks of intensive circus training which culminated in a performance. Post fourweek follow up: A majority of participants refrained from using VSU during the program (n=7) and maintained stable accommodation (n=6); and One participant returned to school. Brisbane, Queensland Family Healing Program aged 1016 (n=9), all were regular VSU A 12week activity and engagement program including: camping; case management with families; cultural education; life skills etc. Anecdotal evidence collected 18 months post intervention suggested that the male participants (n=unknown) had ceased VSU, while occasional VSU was observed amongst female participants (n=unknown). Mount Isa, Queensland Mt Theo Project Indigenous youth, sample size not reported The Mt. Theo project involved a onemonth residential program in a remote location. Concurrent activities included organised sport, social events, film screenings and cultural activities. Over a nineyear period VSU in the community was eradicated. At commencement approximately seventy users were identified. Yuendumu, Northern Territory Source: The Allen Consulting Group 2013, adapted from MacLean et al 2011.
Table 3.3 provides an overview of stakeholder views of youth program infrastructure by community. Stakeholders viewed infrastructure as adequate in most EKYSN communities. A main point of concern among youth workers was the availability of funds to purchase activity based resources, such as basketballs, footballs, craft supplies etc. Additionally youth workers identified a need to have transport available in order to run activities such as weekend camps and activities. It is noted that the EKYSN has funded 4WDs for most remote youth workers as well as buses in Kununurra and Wyndham. The buses cannot be used for off-road driving and there may be limitations to use of 4WDs that are no longer compliant with new child restraint laws in WA. Community Viewed as adequate Key points Balgo Yes Basketball court is a good resource New youth centre to be constructed, at which point youth infrastructure would be 'all fine' A community swimming pool would help Billiluna Yes Basketball court is a good resource New youth centre is good, and has not been damaged in the year since it was renovated Halls Creek Yes centre recently reopened Previously had tennis courts Kalumburu Yes centre has pool table, trampoline, television, basketball, etc. More staffing and equipment is needed to better utilise this space Kununurra Yes Youth services hub is fantastic, but could be better utilised. Currently very few activities use this space. Location of the centre was an issue for some service providers. No Youth centre allows for many activities to be delivered, but is in disrepair and poorly located No current youth worker in Mulan Not many activities for females Ringer Soak No Basketball court uncovered and without lights, so only useable for a short part of the day Half an oval, no pool, no gym Warmun Yes Multipurpose centre built Pipeline of infrastructure in progress following floods in 2011 Wyndham Yes Recreation centre, enclosed basketball court and community pool are all good resources Source: The Consulting Group 2012 based on stakeholder feedback.
Other risky youth behaviour or issues impacting youth Involvement in risky behaviour Involvement in pro-social activity Associations with delinquent peers Are youth on the street late at night? Targeted activities for engaged in risky behaviours Encourage involvement in pro-social activities (e.g. sport and school attendance) Youth boredom Is boredom an for youth in the community? When are youth most bored? and community leader input Delivery of activities at times of most need activities already available in the community What other services are being provided? Reducing overlap, filling gaps For example, football team or other sporting programs Identify services to build upon and/or collaborate with Identify services not provided that meet community needs Source: The Allen Consulting Group 2013. Chapter 6 includes a tool which youth workers can use to develop a community risk profile based on these building blocks. Management of the EKYSN Governance of the EKYSN Governance arrangements of the should be more clearly defined and incorporate further engagement from local Indigenous community members. The COAG Service Delivery Principles for programs and services for Indigenous people (2008) outline the Indigenous engagement principle — engagement should be central to the design and delivery of programs. The evaluation identified a fragmented approach to Indigenous community input into the operation and focus of the EKYSN, as well as the design and delivery of programs. To strengthen Indigenous input to the operation and focus of the EKYSN, it is proposed that an advisory group be established, comprised of Indigenous community leaders and youth. This advisory group would provide strategic input and advice to EKVSUWG and hub coordinators. As described in the previous chapter, Indigenous input to program design and delivery will also be strengthened at the local level through community building blocks. Coordination of the EKYSN The evaluation identified that the EKYSN hub coordinator roles — regional youth service manager (Kununurra) and youth services coordinator (Halls Creek) — were critical to the effective operation of the EKYSN. In the future it is vital that both these positions exist and continue to be funded and filled.
OUTCOME 4: Improved health and life outcomes Service providers consider that the support of the EKYSN has contributed to opportunities for capacity building in young people. Qualitative views from service providers View of hub coordinators Views of other service providers Proposed sources: Hub coordinators’ reports on initiatives of the EKYSN and how they respond to assessed priority needs of communities; potential role for coordinators in surveying other service providers to obtain snapshot of perspectives on the impact of the EKYSN on improved opportunities for young people. Views of young people Views of youth workers View of community leaders Proposed source: Youth workers collate input from youth and community consultations and document youth worker’s response. The report can be in a form suitable for feedback to community level interagency meetings as part of ongoing review of priorities and progress. Improved health and wellbeing indicators commencement of the EKYSN Health data for young people (quantitative and qualitative): levels of marijuana, tobacco, and alcohol us; physical, mental, and sexual health; and underage pregnancies. Education attendance and attainment: school enrolment and attendance rates; educational performance; and educational attainment (completion for primary school, year 10, and year 12). Further education and employment (quantitative, and qualitative if quantitative data is not available): participation in further education and training; attainment in further education and training; linkage to employment following educational attainment; and levels of employment. Partnership with local health clinics in each community Partnership with local schools in each community Proposed sources: Hub coordinators to support quantitative data collection and dissemination through regional and shire level partnerships with breakdown of a common set of data to community level; youth workers to maintain ongoing dialogue with schools and health clinics including through interagency meetings to gather anecdotal information about matters affecting young people. Anecdotal information to be included in reporting on community status. Views of young people Views of youth workers View of community leaders OUTCOME: Positive impact on community safety outcomes Service providers consider there have been impressions of improved community safety since EKYSN Qualitative views from service providers on the following aspects — vandalism, violence, and, offending (including Views of local police Proposed sources: Hub coordinators to gather, document and disseminate information relevant to communities at shire Views of young people Views of youth workers
based EKYSN Provider Name Project Name Key outcomes Funding period Program / Measure Total FaHCSIA aggregated funding (2008-09 to 2012-13 FY) Shire of Halls Creek Planning for Youth - Halls Creek Activities to assist the development of a Community Action Plan for Halls Creek, including consultations with young people and youth service mapping. 2008-09 Indigenous Communities Strategic Investment $5,000 Shire of Kimberley East Kimberley Youth Services Network Salary for a Youth Services Manager: Network planning and coordination; and Fit-out of co-location space (10 workstations, hot desk). 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 Indigenous Communities Strategic Investment $392,029 Shire of Halls Creek Youth Services Network Coordination Support for development of the Shire of Halls Creek Youth Services Network, including: 0.2 Youth Services Coordinator and 0.2 Community Manager (until end travel, development of a shire youth strategy, travel for youth to hub. 1 FTE Shire of Halls Creek Youth Services Coordinator (2010-11). 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 Indigenous Communities Strategic Investment $324,713 WA Football Commission Expansion of AFL Activities in the Kimberley Region Employment of a F/T Football Development Officer, 2 Indigenous positions, 3 League Administrators, to assist with delivery of AFL school activities in the Kimberley region. Delivery of coaching, umpiring and administrative training across the Kimberley (including West Kimberley). Delivery of school-based AFL programs across the Kimberley (including West Kimberley). 2008-09 2009-10 Indigenous Communities Strategic Investment $250,000 WA Football Commission Expansion of AFL Activities in the Kimberley Region Employment of an AFL Development Officer and Indigenous Trainee. Delivery of AFL administration workshops, 1 coaching courses and AFL Umpire workshops in the East Kimberley. Delivery of Be Active Workshops to East Kimberley Indigenous recreation officers. Delivery of and other AFL programs across the Kimberley (including West Kimberley). 2010-11 Indigenous Communities Strategic Investment $200,000 Save the Children Waringarri Chilling Space Initial set up and five months operational costs for the Chilling Space project opening three evenings per week. Funding for research into the late night 2009-10 Indigenous Communities Strategic Investment $120,823
Funding agreements where AGD was a key funder Table F.2 lays out financial details of funding agreements related to the East Kimberley Youth Services Network for which the Attorney-General’s Department was a prime funder. EKYSN Provider name Project Name* Key outcomes Funding period Program / Measure Total AGD aggregated funding (2007-08 to 2012-13 FY) Kalumburu Aboriginal Corporation Kalumburu youth workers Two youth workers (male and female) in Kalumburu. Funding included 2 second hand cars carriers). 2008-09 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 AGs - PSS initiatives $949,055 Miriuwung Gajerrong - Save the Children Kununurra youth workers Four youth workers in Kununurra. Funding included 1 car (troop carrier). 2008-09 2010-11 2011-12 AGs - PSS initiatives $584,493 Save the Children Kununurra youth workers Four youth workers in Kununurra. 2012-13 AGs - PSS initiatives $244,000 Shire of Halls Creek of Halls Creek youth workers Five youth workers. 2 in Halls Creek (male and female), and 1 each in Mulan, Billiluna and Ringer Soak to develop and implement prevision and diversionary responses. Funding included 4 cars (troop carriers) and donga accommodation for youth workers in Ringer Soak, Billiluna and Mulan. 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 AGs - IJP $2,660,833 of Wyndham East Kimberley Wyndham youth workers Two youth workers (male and female) in Wyndham. Funding included 2 busses and 1 car (troop carrier). 2008-09 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 AGs - IJP $879,000 Warmun Community Inc. Warmun youth workers Two youth workers (male and female) in Warmun. Funding included two second-hand vehicles carriers). 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 AGs - PSS initiatives $918,012
Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation Balgo comics and posters Two sets of comics and posters on substance misuse from perspective of Balgo Community youth and adults. 2009-10 AGs - PSS initiatives $160,511 Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation Balgo youth workers Two workers (male and female) in Balgo. Funding included 1 vehicle (trope). 2008-09 2010-11 2012-13 AGs - PSS initiatives $990,012 Wirrimanu Aboriginal Corporation Balgo youth centre Construction of youth centre at Balgo. 2011-12 AGs - PSS initiatives $1,300,000 Wunan Foundation East Kimberley hip hop Hip Hop across the East Kimberley. 2008-09 2009-10 AGs - PSS initiatives $78,319 Foundation Re-engage young women in education Re-engage young women in education — Kununurra. 2007-08 AGs - PSS initiatives $72,000 FaHCSIA Baseline community profiles Baseline Community Profiles. 2007-08 AGs - PSS initiatives $25,000 Garnduwa Amboony Wirnan AC State Indigenous Women’s Leadership Workshop State Indigenous Women’s Leadership Workshop — East Kimberley. 2007-08 AGs - PSS initiatives $25,000 Skill Hire WA Youth worker forum East Kimberley Youth Worker Forum. 2011-12 AGs - PSS initiatives $25,000 *Note: Project descriptions. Source: FaHCSIA Notes: IJP = Indigenous Justice Program, PSS = Petrol Sniffing Strategy.