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Project Evaluation
Strategies
8. Respect and Inclusion
Strategy
Identified Needs
Link to Shire of Esperance Strategic Community Plan 8.1 Perceptions & Respect
To foster, promote and encourage positive and respectful views of young people Feel welcomed, respected and part of the community and not pre-judged or stereotyped.
Social 1.1: Create a social environment that is accessible and inclusive for all ages and abilities
Age Friendly Community Indicator Welcomed; Youth Specific; Safe
Potential Stakeholders (examples only)
• Youth Support & Services • Schools & Associated Support
Staff • Registered Training Organisations • Community/Sports Groups &
Service Clubs • Community Organisations • Parents/Guardians & Family • Youth • Shire of Esperance • Community In General • Businesses & Employers • Health & Medical Services • Hospital
Strategy
Identified Needs
Link to Shire of Esperance Strategic Community Plan 8.2 Inclusion
To actively grow an inclusive community that welcomes and supports young people across all diversities. Included regardless of age, gender, race, background, sexuality, socioeconomic, etc.
Social 1.1: Create a social environment that is accessible and inclusive for all ages and abilities
Age Friendly Community Indicator Welcomed; Individual Factors; Valued and Engaged; Safe
Potential Stakeholders (examples only)
• Youth Support & Services • Schools & Associated Support
Staff • Registered Training Organisations • Community/Sports Groups &
Service Clubs • Community Organisations • Parents/Guardians & Family • Youth • Shire of Esperance • Community In General • Businesses & Employers • Health & Medical Services • Hospital
Next Steps
The Communities for Youth project has been a step in the right direction in working towards a Youth Friendly Community by investing in the Esperance’s young people and attaining their perspectives and feedback.
The last youth consultation, Youth Needs Analyses Study (Mahoney & Dobbin) was more than ten years ago which resulted in the following recommendations: 1) Youth Need to be heard and understood 2) Youth need to be occupied and stimulated 3) Youth need to be protected 4) Youth need motivation 5) Youth need to be encouraged/commended 6) (Supporting and prevention of) Youth at Risk
It is interesting to compare these with strategies listed in the following tables, to see how similar these are and also consider what has progressed in this timeframe.
Each of the Community for Youth (CfY) strategies are listed under each of the eight themes. These have then been linked to the Shire of Esperance Community Strategic Plan 2012-2022 strategies (to a maximum of three strategies) to demonstrate their relevance and where they may fit in the Shire’s future planning. In addition a number of potential stakeholders have been listed who are directly or indirectly associated with each strategy and therefore may be willing to explore further. The progression of any (or all) of the strategies cannot be guaranteed as there are many steps including responsibility and ownership, resource allocations, partnership development, prioritisation, feasibility and cost versus benefit analysis (etc.), all essential elements to making decisions about level of need and viability of each.
On the other hand, it also crucial that the strategies are not overlooked or undervalued based on these requirements for further investigation and research. These strategies are important to young people, their experience and growth and to also to the future of Esperance.
It is also very important to respect what the young people have said and continue to inform and engage them into the future, including providing updates and outcomes of the report and providing leadership opportunities that involved their input and supported growth.
