Conduct an evaluation of Live4Life with support from Youth Live4Life Inc Participate with Youth Live4Life at least twice a year and other partner communities to share learnings At least two young people engaged and trained to assist in the delivery of L4L each year Strong relationship with Youth Live4Life Inc Develop and implement a Live4Life mental health sessions for Grades 5 & 6 students including teachers and parents Identify best practice model and associate costs of pilot program Conduct 2 year pilot program in two schools by 2020 Conduct an evaluation of pilot program within 12 months of completion Implement program in all primary schools (engaging teachers and parents) in the Macedon Ranges on recommendations of evaluation by 2023 Our community better supports and understands people Decrease in mental health stigma Increase in help offering and help seeking Increase accessibility of support services for people Mental health concerns identified for students at an earlier age Youth Development Unit Schools Community service partners Approximately $100,000 to implement and evaluate in two school sites. New initiative consideration required, and additional resources sought externally Annual implementation of full primary school L4L costings to be determined by pilot evaluation Explore implementation of a L4L online platform that delivers key information on mental health services and By 2019, engage Live4Life Partnership Group and Live4Life Crew in the assessment and determination of next steps Greater accessibility to mental health information, awareness and promotion resources for young Youth Development Unit Schools Within existing resources (Live4Life Coordinator)
supports for people and their families people in the Macedon ranges Community service partners Council to play a lead role in exploring new mental health promotion initiatives to fill gaps or add to existing mental health promotion programs in the Macedon Ranges. Establish a working group to map mental health promotion gaps and identify appropriate new mental health Promotion initiatives that could be successfully employed in the Macedon Ranges Greater range of mental health promotion options for young people in the Macedon ranges Youth Development Unit Schools Community service partners Initiatives from this work may require external budget support. Will respond to funding opportunities as they are identified Connect student mental health advocates with community events At least two student mental health advocates from each secondary school represented each year in the Colour Run, IDAHOT Day, MRSPAG Walk and Daffodil Festival Increased community awareness and ownership of mental health as an impacting the Macedon Ranges Youth Development Unit Schools Community service partners Within existing resources Continue to work on suicide prevention strategies within the Shire Support the work of the Macedon Ranges Suicide Prevention action Group Reduced suicides in the Shire Systemic changes within the current mental health systems allowing greater flexibility and support to young people when and where it is needed Bendigo health NWMPHN Council Support services Brooke St Medical Within existing resources
Advocate to strengthen outcomes for the Macedon Ranges community through the North West Melbourne Primary Health network (NWMPHN) Suicide Prevention trial. NWMPHN Suicide Prevention achieves stated objectives Systemic changes within the current mental health systems allowing greater flexibility and support to young people when and where it is needed Bendigo health NWMPHN Council Support services Brooke St Medical Within existing resources Improve students’ engagement with content delivered on mental health, alcohol and drugs and respectful relationships Advocate for schools to include the youth voice in determining and, as appropriate, delivering relevant course content in regards to alcohol and other drugs (AOD), mental health and respectful relationships. Schools include people on working groups to consider content delivered on mental health, alcohol and other drugs and respectful relationships Schools to engaging former students to assist in the delivery of content on mental health, alcohol and other drugs and respectful relationships Students actively engaged in development and evaluation of MH, AOD & RR course content Improved student engagement with Mental health, AOD and Respectful relationship content Improved student understanding of and engagement with issues and activity relating to gender equality. Youth Development Unit Schools Within existing resources Provide spaces and opportunities for young people to have fun, exercise and maintain physical health Support implementation of Leisure Strategy actions relating to young people are fully implemented Healthy, fit and active young people in our community Youth Development Unit Recreation and Dep’t To be determined as need arises
opportunities to be sought Understand and promote best practice technology use to improve access, support and information Service providers and school wellbeing coordinators investigate feasibility of running Skype consultations for young people Develop and promote a factsheet to highlight support available online for young people and their families Improved access to professional support and information services for young people Deeper understanding of how online platforms can assist young people Development Unit Schools Community service partners Within existing resources Explore feasibility of mobile youth service bus Community service providers consulted on feasibility of jointly operated mobile service Potential funding streams identified and applied for if feasibility study supports it. Increased access to professional youth supports and services across all the entire Shire Youth Development Unit Schools Community service partners New initiative consideration required for feasibility and model development approximately $5,000. Council works as a champion of youth mental health Council publishes a position statement on youth mental health Position statement drafted and endorsed by Council by June 2019 Increased understanding by young people of Council’s commitment to Youth Development Unit Within existing resources hub
people in the Macedon Ranges Increased housing support for people at risk of homelessness. Cobaw Community Health Community service partners Strategic Planning Dep’t Local Safety Committee Advocate to all levels of government for more appropriate emergency and affordable housing for young people within the Macedon Ranges Creative housing solutions identified (such as Kyneton Hospital or aged care facilities in exchange for voluntary work) and costed Young people off the streets/couches and housed in appropriate emergency and /or affordable housing Youth Development Unit Community service partners Strategic Planning Dep’t Local Safety Committee Within existing resources Action Area 3: people feel connected to each other, and those around them Council Action Target Outcomes Lead / partners Timeframe Resources Support an increase of transportation options that meet the unique needs of young people Advocate for public transport expansion to young people outside of existing rail services Implement transport needs assessment of young people in the Macedon Ranges Development of partnership advocacy project in line with assessment outcomes. Increased social connection – mobility and movement between townships – for young people Youth Development Unit Public Transport Victoria Within existing resources Advocate for a feasibility study of expanding bus services connecting satellite townships Conduct bus service needs assessment for young people in the Macedon Ranges Increased social connection – mobility and movement between Development Unit Within existing resources
Host community workshop on Flexiride in Woodend Development of partnership advocacy project in line with needs assessment outcomes. townships – for young people Council Public Transport Victoria Increase opportunities for people to connect remotely Advocate for trials of free WiFi in community spaces Identify funding to establish WiFi hubs in Kyneton, Gisborne, Romsey and Woodend Increased social connection and access to online entertainment, and services for young people – across townships Development Unit Goldfields Library Corporation Regional Development Victoria Within existing resources Deliver engaging and dynamic school holiday programs Identify ways to sustainably grow Council’s school holiday programs Cross organisational working group established, including Cultural Development unit and Recreation and Sport. Organisational commitment to implementing programs Conduct at least eight school holiday events each year Increased social connections for young people especially during periods of increased vulnerability for isolated young people Increased, ongoing and varied opportunities for social connection for people Youth Development Unit Cultural Development Unit Recreation & Sport Dep’t Dependent upon State Government’s engage! (FY17/18 allocated $24,000) and community grants (FY17/18 $6,800) Foster youth friendly places and spaces Continue to deliver youth spaces, as per demand across the Shire. Youth spaces operate during school terms in at least two townships Increased social connection for young people Youth Development Unit Dependent upon State Government’s engage! run
Advocate for the of a Young Parent Connection Project support group Funding and governance to enable the group to be developed with stakeholders Young parents support group runs at least five activities each year for young parents Increased social connection and peer support for young parents Youth Development Unit Maternal Child Health Unit Community service partners Approx $45,000 annually, dependent on DHHS grant or Council funding Foster connections between people with a disability Connect young people with disabilities through programs and referrals ASD-spectrum group held once a week during school terms Support the development of opportunities for people with varied disabilities to connect socially (as per the youth group) Increased social connection and peer support for young people with a disability Youth Development Unit Windarring Sunbury Macedon Ranges Specialist school Macedon Ranges secondary schools Dependent upon State Government’s engage! (FY17/18 allocated $24,000) Increase connections across generations Identify and develop/ support community-based connections Relevant stakeholders engaged to develop cross generational initiatives and seek appropriate support and funding. Cross generational initiatives successfully developed Increased mentoring opportunities for people Increased connection for and with young people Neighbourhood Houses Libraries Mens’ Shed Victoria Police (YRO) To be determined
Action Area 4: Young people feel proud Council Action Target Outcomes Lead / partners Timeframe Resources Strengthen respect, appreciate and consider young people’s different needs, wants and aspirations Make program and service support spaces for young people more welcoming by displaying visual signs of respect and appreciation for diversity Youth co designers assist in the development of Youth friendly space sign/symbol Signs/collateral of inclusiveness and respect identified and displayed where appropriate, particularly in Council youth spaces Identified welcomed spaces for young people Increased sense of welcome for all young people in Council spaces. All Council departments Youth co designers Economic development Small business Within existing resources Support targeted initiatives for people of diverse backgrounds that enable them to express their identities fully. Especially LGBTIQ+, CALD young people and young people with a disability Minimum of two targeted initiatives supported per year Increased inclusion and specific support for diverse groups of young people Youth Services Community and Culture Dep’t Approx. $3000, dependent on Community/ banking grants Ensure all paper and electronic forms allow people to categorise themselves in a way that affirms their identity All Council (external and internal) to include and ‘prefer not to say’ as gender identifying options Increased recognition of young peoples’ chosen identities. peoples’ chosen identities are Unit HR Dep’t Within existing resources
acknowledged and affirmed at/by Council Continue to support young people to participate in national events that support diversity in the Macedon Ranges, such as: - NAIDOC Week - Cultural Diversity Week - International Day for People With Disability (IDPWD) - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) Rainbow flag raised and celebrated each year for IDAHOBIT Day Young people recognised and involved in NAIDOC Week celebrations Young people recognised and involved in IDPWD Week celebrations Increased awareness of the various of discrimination faced by young people Increased public support for diverse young people Community service partners Youth Development Unit Community and Culture Within existing resources Spaces are created for young LGBTIQ+ to gather, affirm and support one another Continue to LGBTIQ+ space for young people while a need exists LGBTIQ+ space open at least once a week during school terms Ongoing social and peer support activity for LGBTIQ+ young people Development Unit Community service partners Dependent upon State Government’s engage! (FY17/18 allocated $24,000) Ensure programs and activities are inclusive of young people with a disability Support implementation of MRSC Community Access and Inclusion Plan actions relating to young people are fully implemented Young people with a disability have equal opportunities to access goods, services and facilities Tangible changes in attitudes and practices Youth Development Unit Community service partners To be determined as need arises
which discriminate against persons with a disability. Continue to run ASD space for young people while a need exists ASD space open at least once a week during school terms Ongoing social and peer support activity for young people with autism Development Unit Community service partners Dependent upon State Government’s engage! (FY17/18 allocated $24,000) Celebrate the efforts and achievements of young people Continue to host annual Youth Awards Youth Awards held at least once every year; run by young people Ongoing public celebration of young peoples’ achievements Ongoing recognition of young people’s contributions to their community Development Unit Approx. $5,000 for FY17/18. Within existing resources. Identify and promote the achievements of young people Ensure young people are appropriately recognised during Australia Day awards, Business Awards and other relevant events Broader recognition of young people’s achievements in the community Youth Development Unit Economic Development Dep’t Recreation & Sport Dep’t Within existing resources
Ensure Council remains across key State issues impacting young people Remain members of Youth Affairs Council of Victoria Participate on the YACVic rural working group MRSC involved in shaping the rural issues on a State level YDU Within existing resources Action Area 5: people feel embraced and heard Council Action Target Outcomes Lead / partners Timeframe Resources Strengthen opportunities for young people to contribute to the work of local government Explore how people can be trained and/or formally engaged as casual staff in Council recruitment processes. More young people trained and/or formally engaged in Local Government recruitment processes. At least 20% of Council’s interview panels contain one person under the age of 25. Increased employment opportunities for young people with Council Deeper understanding of Council recruitment and interview processes results in bigger uptake in Council employment opportunities by young people Young people learn and apply human resource management experience Departments have trained people to flexibly draw on for panels Young people have an opportunity to contribute to local government All Council Departments Approx. $2,500 annually – may draw on funding allocations for TBC (2019-2020)
Explore engaging Co-designers to input into and provide feedback on the effectiveness of various Council departments’ communications with young people. Aim for at least 50% of new Council projects communications’ plans having the input of young people Increased employment opportunities for young people with Council Increased engagement with the voices of young people within Council All Council Departments New initiative consideration required to cover intern. Approx. $3,800 Actively consult, engage and consider young people in Council’s decision-making Review effectiveness of Youth Ambassador Program Review of Ambassador Program undertaken in 2019 Incorporate learnings into revised Youth Ambassador program from 2020. Council’s youth related programs remain relevant to young people Youth Development Unit Within existing resources Evaluate cohort of as casual employees to conduct consultations on behalf of Council At least 10 young people are engaged by Council to undertake consultations and co-design activities in 2019-20 2019-20 initiative evaluated and recommendations made to Council on future initiatives. Increased employment of young people at Council Increased consultation by and with young people at Council Youth Development Unit Dependent on new initiative proposed for 2018/19 Commit to including people as a key stakeholder group in community consultations Young people specifically listed as a Stakeholder in Council’s Engagement Strategy All Council-led consultations consider people Increased ongoing consultation by and with young people at Council. Development Unit Within existing resources
Explore the development of a youth projects funding program to support young people applying to the Council community funding scheme (program to include a grantwriting 101 workshop for young applicants) Youth Funding project delivers 1-2 grant writing 101 sessions to young people a year Simplified and easily understood application processe established for young people seeking project support from Council Increase in number projects by young people supported by Council people have the resources to pursue the programs and events that they are passionate about and contribute to the community Community and Culture Within existing resources Action Area 6: Young people feel supported Council Action Target Outcomes Lead / partners Timeframe Resources Increase opportunities for mentoring programs Identify online platforms for young people to connect with peer, workplace and community mentors Review online mentoring platforms and approaches Develop and seek to implement recommendations for increased mentoring opportunities engaging young people people successfully connected with mentors and mentoring opportunities Youth Development Unit Within existing resources
Advocate for increased use of workplace mentoring programs in business and private workplaces Identify best-practice workplace mentoring practices At least two workplaces to mentoring program to support young people Workplace skills, confidence and opportunities for young people developed through mentoring Economic development Youth Development Unit Within existing resources Advocate for the of L2P learner driver mentor program Tabled current situation at the Local Safety committee Re-establish discussions with Road safe Victoria. New partnership identified with key stakeholders and appropriate funding model developed to support instatement of program. L2P program funded for at least of 12 month period and evaluated. Funding shortfall of previous L2P addressed. Safety Committee endorsed Young people have the opportunity to learn and practice their driving skills. Development Unit Local safety Com Road safe Victoria Secondary schools stakeholders as identified. To be determined Provide and promote meaningful work experience and skill building opportunities for young people Encourage employment service providers to operate job-ready and work placement programs LLEN programs are promoted by Council to both schools and local businesses Increased career pathways for young people Youth Development Unit Schools Within existing resources Develop opportunities for Council to provide work experience for Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) students VCAL student opportunities within Council departments identified Relevant team leaders are trained to host placements Increased VCAL accredited/work ready young people in the Macedon Ranges Youth Development Unit HR Dep’t Within existing resources
At least three placements occur each year Other Council departments as identified. Support work experience opportunities across Council for young people, including those with a disability Design a local government ‘taster’ work experience week, giving students a taste of the varying aspects of local government work. A minimum of one opportunity offered to a person with a disability per year Increased work experience opportunities for a diverse range of young people at Council Youth Development Unit HR Dep’t All Council Dep’ts Council group Within existing resources Provide work pathways through the Youth Development Unit Train and engage at least five young people as generalist casual employees across the next 10 years Increased employment opportunities for young people at Council Development Unit HR Dep’t Within existing resources Promote emergency management opportunities Annual training opportunity for young people with SES/CFA Where appropriate provide opportunities for interested young people to walk alongside/assist Council emergency management team Increased access to and engagement with alternative employment pathways for young people Youth Development Unit Council Emergency Management Team CFA SES Within existing resources and identified relevant funding for external training Connect young people to job opportunities Advocate for support service providers to host a careers expo/roadshow for young people in the Macedon Ranges Careers expo for young people held in the Macedon Ranges in the next three years Increased access to employment pathways and opportunities, for people Youth Development Employment service providers Schools To be determined
Explore feasibility of converting existing facilities such as halls and/or mechanics institutes to be multi-purpose youth centres Implement space needs assessment of young people in the Macedon Ranges At least one new youth space is established, that includes resources for creative design, art, band rehearsals, recreational games and hang-out spaces Increased social connection for young people Increased creative learning spaces for young people Youth Development Unit To be determined Explore creative opportunities for hospitality training for young people Explore feasibility of partnership between YDU and Arts & Culture to create training space utilising Kyneton Town Hall Encourage local cafes to open after school hours and provide barista training to students Increased number of young people completing hospitality training Increased number of friendly businesses Youth Development Unit Economic Development Dep’t KCLC Within existing resources Maintain innovative programs for youth-friendly events, gigs and parties Maintain an engaging Music in the Sticks (FReeZa) and Youth Events program. Battle of the Bands held once every year, including hosting a regional final once every five years. Five youth friendly events, including at least once skate/scooter, to be held across the Shire each year School Holiday programs to be run in collaboration with the Engage! Program Ongoing public based events for social connection. Youth Development Unit Arts and Culture Unit Dependent upon FReeZA funding (FY17/18 $85,300 which includes $63,500 of Council contribution) School holiday program reliant on community
grants (FY17/18 $6,800) Support implementation of Arts and Culture Strategy actions relating to young people are fully implemented More opportunities for young people in our community to express their creativity Youth Development Unit Arts & Culture Unit To be determined as need arises Protect Macedon Ranges’ natural environment as a place for young people to explore Support implementation of Environment Strategy actions relating to young people are fully implemented Improved environment sustainability in the Macedon Ranges Youth Development Unit Strategic Planning & Environment Department To be determined as need arises Promote awareness of the natural environment in schools Council collaborates with Landcare or local environmental groups to deliver at least three environment sessions in local secondary schools each year Increased awareness of opportunities in and importance of the local natural environment Youth Development Unit Strategic Planning & Environment Department Within existing resources Action Area 8: Young people feel informed Council Action Target Outcomes Lead / partners Timeframe Resources Improve communication between Council and young people
Diversify Council’s digital presence to make information more engaging and accessible to young people Establish Macedon Ranges Youth online presence beyond Facebook and explore potential ‘re-skin” of youth page on Council website Increased real time engagement with young people through ‘relevant’ social media platforms Easier online access to all Council youth related activity/opportunities Youth Development Unit Communications Unit Within existing resources Explore how YDU related promotion and branding can be more alive, adventurous and in tune with its target audience – young people Council stakeholders engaged in reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness and reach of current YDU promotion and branding with young people (using a co-design approach to develop recommendations to Council) Council and young people agreed promotion and branding options implemented (and promoted to young people) Increased Youth Development Unit recognition and engagement by/with young people. Youth Development Unit Communications Unit New initiative will be required. Approx. $10,000 Improve coordination and information flow between Council and the service sector Continue to assist in the development of the Macedon Ranges Youth Network review Council is represented on the re-established Macedon Ranges Network Relevant and responsive services available to people Community service partners Funding provided by Central Victoria PCP
was compiled through qualitative findings from the youth summit and discussions with the Co-designers. Answer option % response Mental health and well being 26.1% Alcohol and drugs 14.5% Access to public transport 12.2% Bullying 9.8% Pressure to succeed/stress 6.7% Body image 5.3% Suicide 5.3% Access to housing 3.5% Isolation 3.5% Unemployment 3.3% Work pathways 3.1% Access to health services 2.2% Family violence 2.2% Discrimination 1.2% Gender 0.8% Unwanted 0.2% So the biggest you think is [insert response to question 5 here]. What do you think is the second biggest issue? Removing answers to what respondents regarded as the biggest issue, mental health and well being (n=101) also rated highest as the second biggest issue, followed by alcohol and drugs (n=77) and bullying (51). Answer option % response Mental health and well being 20% Alcohol and drugs 15% Bullying 10% Pressure to succeed/stress 8% Access to public transport 7% Suicide 7% Body image 6% Work pathways 6% Unemployment 4% Discrimination 4% Family violence 4% Isolation 3% Access to health services 3% Access to housing 2% Gender 1% Unwanted 1% So the biggest issue you think is [insert response to question 5 here] and the second biggest issue is [insert answer to question 6 here]. What do you think is the third biggest issue? Answer option % response Alcohol and drugs 13% Mental health and well being 12% Pressure to succeed/stress 9% Bullying 9% Work pathways 9% Suicide 8% Body image 7% Isolation 6% Discrimination 5% Access to public transport 5% Unemployment 5% Family violence 4% Access to health services 3% Unwanted sexting/nudes 3% Access to housing 2% Gender 1% In the past 12 months, how negatively affected have you been by the following issues? 1 = not affected at all. 3 = somewhat affected. 5 = very affected. Mental health and wellbeing was also the issue respondents aged 25 or under were most affected by, however body image, access to public transportation and isolation all registered significant responses. Unlike the perceived most important issues (above) the issues individual respondents were most affected by provides a more accurate reflection of challenges.
Other family member 3% Counsellor 2% Doctor 2% School wellbeing coordinator 2% Teacher 1% What education or skills based supports would help you to achieve your work goals? Most respondents aged 25 or under favoured on-site learning (work experience and volunteering) and mentoring as key skill development opportunities. Answer option Response # Work experience/placement 249 Volunteering 147 Mentoring 127 Barista training 117 Careers expo 104 Don’t know 90 RSA training 88 School careers counsellor 83 TAFE 79 Small business help 63 Apprenticeships 60 15 At what age do you young people should start learning about mental health? quarters of respondents aged 25 or under favoured starting mental health education in, or before Grade 6; including nearly a third [n=156] who supported commencing before Grade 5. Answer option % response Before 5 32% 6 22% 5 21% Year 7 18% Year 8 3% Don’t know 2% Year 10 0% Year 11 0% Year 12 0% The following questions were completed by those aged over 25 [n=202]. What best describes you? Three quarters of respondents to this question aged over 25 identified as females (n=154). Answer option % response Female 66.3% Male 22% Prefer not to say 2% Non binary 0% Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? Answer option % response Yes 0% No 100% What is your nearest town? Respondents aged over 25 were most likely to have been from Gisborne (n=65), Woodend (n=41) or Kyneton (n=29). Answer option % response Gisborne 32% Woodend 20% Kyneton 14% Lancefield 8% Romsey 7% Riddells Creek 5% Macedon 4% Malmsbury 3% Bullengarook 1% Carlsruhe 1% Tylden 1% Newham 1% Macedon 0% Ashbourne 0% A range of issues have been identified as potentially impacting young people in the Macedon Ranges. Which of the following do you feel is the top issue facing young people in this area? Respondents aged over 25 considered mental health and wellbeing [n=49], alcohol and [33] and access to public transport [n=24] as the top three issues; the same as respondents aged under 25. Answer option % response Mental health and well being 25%
Alcohol and drugs 17% Access to public transport 12% Bullying 10% Isolation 7% Suicide 7% Unemployment 5% Work pathways 5% Pressure to succeed/stress 4% Access to health services 4% Body image 2% Housing 2% Discrimination 1% Family violence 1% Sexting 1% Gender 0% So the biggest issue you think is [insert response to question 17 here]. What do you think is the second biggest issue? Answer option % response Mental health and wellbeing 20% Alcohol and drugs 15% Access to public transport 11% Bullying 10% Access to health services 7% Unemployment 7% Work pathways 7% Isolation 6% Pressure to succeed/stress 6% Suicide 4% Family violence 4% Housing 1% Sexting 1% Gender 1% Discrimination 1% So the biggest issue you think is [insert response to question 17 here] and the second biggest issue is [insert answer to question 18 here]. What do you think is the third biggest issue? Answer option % response Alcohol and drugs 13% Bullying 11% Isolation 10% Access to public transport 10% Mental health and well 9% Pressure to succeed/stress 9% Unemployment 9% Work pathways 8% Body image 6% Housing 5% Suicide 4% Access to health services 3% Family violence 1% Discrimination 1% Gender 1% Sexting 1% What type of programs/events/activities would you like to see more of in the Macedon Ranges? [n=197] Most respondents over 25 (54%) indicated a desire for more live music, with sporting (46%) the second highest. Answer option Total # responses Live bands 104 Sporing 91 Youth spaces 90 Excursions/camps 64 Leadership 60 Art 59 59 Theatre 58 Comedy 54 Sustainability/environment 49 Youth summits 49 Equine 48 LGBTIQ+ 45 Skate park 45 Cooking 43 Culturally diverse 36 Indigenous 34 Laser tag 25
Gaming 22 Parkour 20 Spoken work 20 What education or skills supports would help you to achieve your work goals? Respondents aged over 25 provided similar responses to those aged 25 or under, although perception of apprentices [57% versus 12%] school counsellors [40% versus 17%] ranked significantly higher for the older age cohort. Answer option Response # Work experience/placement 140 Mentoring 129 Apprenticeships 113 TAFE 112 Volunteering 98 School careers counsellor 79 Careers expo 72 Small business help 64 Barista training 55 RSA training 48 At what age do you think young people should start learning about mental health? Like those aged 25 or under, most respondents aged 25 considered mental health should be taught in or before grade 6, including 48% who felt it should be first taught be grade 5 (compared with only 32% of respondents aged 25 or under). Answer option % response Before grade 5 48% Grade 7 17% Grade 5 16% Year 6 10% Year 9 3% Don’t know 3% Year 10 2% Year 8 2% Year 12 1% Year 11 0% Appendix B. Qualitative interviews Qualitative engagement involved a total of 49 meetings/facilitated discussions led by our including;
Appendix E - Young people & local services Young people in the Macedon Ranges are supported by a range of services, covering health, wellbeing, employment and education, including those outlined in the table below. Service Location/s Youth focus Cobaw Community Health Kyneton, Woodend and Romsey Youth outreach, housing, WayOut. Central Ranges Local Learning and Employment Network Remote support based in Wallan Mentoring, skills development, job placements Macedon Ranges Health Gisborne Healthcare, counselling, youth clinic in schools and Gisborne Brooke Street Medical Woodend Healthcare, counselling Neighbourhood Houses Kyneton (KCLC) & Gisborne Woodend, Romsey, Lancefield and Ridells Creek Skills training, outreach, community connection, and accredited training support, for young people disengaged from mainstream education Windarring Kyneton Disability support, employment and participation Fieldtrip Riddells Creek Youth leadership and participation Goldfields Library Corporation Kyneton, Romsey, Woodend and Gisborne Library services and community spaces