Resources for working with young people
In Educational Settings
The Framework for Student Support Services in Victoria
The Framework will assist schools and school support service staff to work more collaboratively and effectively to respond to the differing levels of need for support presented by students. Regional consultative committees have been used to facilitate the implementation of the Framework and will also be used to develop a regional strategy for the development and management of alternative/ ancillary programs. In consultation with schools and regions, resources will be deployed to meet identified student welfare and support needs.
Working with Young Refugees
Good Practice Principles Guide for Working with Refugee Young People
The Good Practice Principles document was developed by The Victorian Settlement Planning Committee, made up of community organisations and federal, state and local government. The goal of the Guide is to assist services with limited experience in working with refugee young people, and to support consistent and responsive services across Victoria. It was developed as a result of discussions amongst workers from public and community sector agencies who identified gaps in the provision of service delivery to refugee young people.
Working with Same Sex Attracted Young People - Rainbow Network
The Rainbow Network website provides peer support, resources and information for workers supporting same sex attracted, transgender, bisexual, and queer young people across Victoria.
Research Resources
Ask the Children report (NSW Commission for Children and Young People)
The Commission is an independent organisation that works with others to make NSW a better place for children and young people. The Commission reports directly to the NSW Parliament, and the Committee on Children and Young People oversees our work.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
We assist and encourage informed decision making, research and discussion within governments and the community, by leading a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service.
Code of Ethical Practice
The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria (YACVic) has released a code of ethical practice, entitled ‘A First Step for the Victorian Youth Sector.’ The code contains a list of practice responsibilities and eight guiding youth work principles that youth workers should work towards for young people. The code is voluntary and was developed in consultation with members of the youth sector.
National Survey of Young Australians 2009
We work in partnership with young people to develop their strengths and capabilities.
