Esperance Communities for Youth 2016 Report by shireofesperance

Communities for Youth Stage 2 Report 2016

Communities for Youth

Contents Foreword

Introduction

Target Group

Project Objectives

Acknowledgments

Disclaimer

Project Components

CfY Priority Survey

Youth Participation in Projects

Esperance Youth Summit

Next Steps

What worked?

What didn’t?

Suggestions for Improvement

Project Evaluation

Appendicies

Project Components Additional Information Summit Program

Key Outcomes Additional Information - Esperance Youth Summit Activity Title: Brainstorm Activity Title: Open Space Activity Title: Development of Three Projects Proposals

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Community Youth Proile

References

Foreword The Shire of Esperance Communities for Youth (CfY) project engaged young people aged 12 – 25 years to identify how to make Esperance a better place and experience for young people. The engagement activities took place in March 2015 with the outcomes report available in July 2015. The Department of Local Government and Communities provided additional funding to progress a second stage of the project, the second stage engaged youth in prioritising the report outcomes and delivered an Esperance Youth Summit which reviewed the top priorities and youth developing project concepts to support a youth-friendly Esperance community. To prioritise the report outcomes youth were provided a multiple choice survey which required them to rank each theme and also each of the strategies under each theme. The outcomes from the Survey would be used at the Esperance Youth Summit whereby the youth delegates (attendees) would identify and develop three projects from these themes. At the Summit delegates brainstormed various ideas and then analysed the priority themes based on what was achievable in a two year timeframe (also considering required resources, people, capacity, money etc.). The youth narrowed these down to two projects per theme by identifying and debating their preferences. The final three were then selected by the youth investing (i.e. using a dollar value) in the projects they believed could be achieved and wanted to pursue. The survey was completed by a sample group of 157 young people with more than half aged 1517 years. The four themes that ranked highest were 1. Education, Training and Employment; 2. Community Support and health Services, 3. Communication and Information and 4. Leisure, Recreation and Social Life.

these further after the Summit. The delegates developed a CfY 5 year vision being ‘In 2021, Esperance is a progressive youth-friendly community built on a supportive, positive and diverse environment that actively engages all young people.’ Communities for Youth Stage 2 provided the opportunity to both continue the project and to attain a scoped focus for progression. While Stage 2 funding has ceased with the completion of this report, this report outcomes and connections made at the Summit have the potential to initiate the next. The recommendations from this report include, • Continued support, development and progression of youth projects from Summit through partnerships with youth and stakeholders • Exploration of a Shire of Esperance youth advisory group to support ongoing youth engagement in planning, policies, strategies etc. • Creating greater awareness of report outcomes and to foster greater community involvement in supporting youth friendly community including opportunities for youth engagement and leadership. • To act on the above while still current and have youth and stakeholders connected and engaged in working towards a youth-friendly Esperance community. The project was limited by the number of young people who attended the Summit and therefore youth involved and supporting the projects. In addition a greater cross section of ages in the priority survey may have caused different results; more than half were aged 15 – 17 years whereby study and employment is highly relevant.

The Summit was attended by eleven young people who developed project concept proposals for a Youth Event’s Committee, Youth Help Centre and a Youth Precinct. Youth and community stakeholders were invited to meet and discuss the project proposals with the young people which resulted in connections to look at developing

Introduction The Shire of Esperance’s successful application What is a Youth-Friendly Espeance to the Department of Local Government and Community? Communities ‘Youth Friendly Communities Grant’ During the initial CfY engagement activities funding program established the ‘Communities for (Stage 1) in Esperance the participants identified Youth (CfY) project. the key ‘ingredients’ that they believed were essential to make a youth-friendly Esperance In March 2015 CfY engaged young people to community. It was noted that some of these attain input as to how the Esperance could be were already in place however there was more youth-friendly. As a requirement under the potentially room for improvement plus a greater funding criteria eight themes were reviewed and focus towards supporting a better experience explored to understand what was important to make Esperance a better place and experience for for all young people in Esperance. These are young people. The eight themes are listed below, listed below along with a brief explanation as to describe each specifically. 1. Education, Training & Employment • Welcomed: Young people feel welcomed into 2. Community Support & Health Services a place (etc.), whether that be the atmosphere, 3. Leisure, Recreation & Social Life the experience or the set-up. 4. Transport & Housing • Youth Specific: Places, spaces and activities 5. Public Spaces, Buildings & Natural specific to young people; where they felt Environment connected, safe, supported, understood their specific needs and interests and provided 6. Communication & Information opportunity to be with other young people. 7. Civic Participation & Volunteering 8. Respect & Inclusion Following the completion of this project, the Shire of Esperance were offered additional funding to support the next stage of the project, as agreed to by both parties and the funding criteria. The Shire of Esperance was successful in receiving this funding to support further youth engagement activities including the Esperance Youth Summit. This report provides an overview of Communities for Youth Stage 2 (S2) including the process and key outcomes. This report has been prepared by Jodie Mortadza of Consult Innovate Create (CfY Facilitator) with input and feedback from the Shire Community Support Officer, Lynda Horn and Executive Manager Community Division, Rod Hilton.

• Affordable: Many young people were simply excluded due to costs, including low costed activities hence this was an important consideration for youth inclusion. • Accessible: Many young people were also excluded due to not being able to access activities (e.g. transport, support, public facilities etc.) hence this was another important consideration for youth inclusion. • Individual Factors: When it comes to young people it is most important to respect and understand that one size does not fit all. What may work for one young person may not necessarily work for another and this can be well outside of their control. Examples include confidence/self-esteem, family culture/relations, socio-economic factors, personal supports or lack of them, etc. Hence when talking about young people we needs to consider the varying factors that impact their lives, their choices and their options.

• Supported Growth: It was important that young people are supported and respected with relation to their individual and varied learning styles, development capacities, time requirements to understand and individual interests; if they are to grow. This included any situation where capacity building was involved and applied to ‘youth-specific’ spaces/activities where confidence and self-esteem were being developed and could be effected by others. • Valued and Engaged: Youth want to be recognised and valued as a young people and what they can offer. They want the opportunity to be informed and engaged and also have the opportunity for their perspectives to be heard. They also wanted to contribute to the decision making process, both as representatives of the younger community and an individual community member within the region. • Safety: This included feeling safe in spaces and places; where anti-social behaviour occurred (including drugs and alcohol); and from bullying.

Target Group CfY S2, like Stage 1 was aimed at young people, • aged 12 to 25 years, • representing diverse demographics and • living within the Shire of Esperance. The project was supported through promotion and participation by various youth stakeholders including assistance in linking with the target group.

Project Objectives Objectives for Stage 2 of the Communities for Youth Project were as follows: • To identify what CfY themes and strategies (identified through stage 1) were considered most important by young people, with aim to focus on the top priority areas at the Esperance Youth Summit. • To support youth contribution in growing youthfriendly communities. • To coordinate and deliver an Esperance Youth Summit to, - Actively engage young people whereby they identify and develop a youth project (concept) proposal based on one of the priority areas (in turn contributing to a youth-friendly Esperance). - Opportunity to develop leadership and team skills; network with local youth and Shire stakeholders; and develop friendships through fun and engaging activities. • To consider the views of young people in the further development of the Shire’s strategies, policies and plans (as well as promote to other youth stakeholders to consider for their planning, activities etc.).

Acknowledgments The success of CfY S2 resulted from the collaboration of numerous partners working together with the Shire of Esperance. Firstly a sincere thanks and acknowledgement to the staff and students at both the Esperance Senior High School (ESHS) and Esperance Anglican Community School (EACS) who were key supports of stage 2, including coordination of participants to attend the Summit. A special mention to Youth Education Officer, ESHS, Geoffe Poole and Principal Kerr Fulton-Peebles, EACS, for their ongoing efforts and interest to support the different aspects of the project. A special thanks to EACS teacher Natalie Shipp for her support and participation at the Summit too. Thank you again to the Army and Navy Cadets, Escare and Apex for their continuous support. Also thank you to WA Country Health Goldfields, Senior Health Promotion Officer Megan Press for her joint coordination and facilitation to support youth participation at the schools in the planning for the Espy Youth Challenge. A very special thank you is to the Esperance Youth Summit Delegates for their interest, participation, contribution, enthusiasm, commitment and inspiring leadership. The youth delegates included Thane Barnes, Ivy Bondarenko, Marissa Dattani, Abigail Harvey, Sarah Fitzgerald, Jake Foster, Maddilyn McGrinder, Brydie-Rose Mellor, Emily Payne, Amelia Rolten and Caitlin Staer. Thank you also to their parents/guardians for supporting their attendance. Thank you to all the stakeholders who supported and participated in the Summit stakeholder activities including Festival of the Wind, Tom Clark and Katie Rowe; Bay of Isles Community Outreach (BOICO), Caitlyn Edwards; Department of Youth Justice, Ben Lassonde; ESCARE, Linda Tobin; GIFSA, Samara Clark; Worklink, Natacha Clark; WA Country Health, Andrea McGill, Bay of Isles Christian Fellowship, Angelo Porcu; and WA Police, Constable Jay Black.

Finally thank you to the Shire of Esperance Councillors and senior staff including Shire President Victoria Brown, Councillor Lara McIntyre, Councillor Beverley Stewart, Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Scott, Executive Manger Community Division, Rod Hiltonand Acting Director Asset Management, Mathew Walker . Thank you to the Department of Local Government and Communities for their funding support for Stage 2 of the Communities for Youth Project, as was most beneficial to take the project to the next level with the youth. Finally the Shire of Esperance would also like to sincerely thank all the young people, parents/ families and stakeholders (youth and community) who supported and/or involved in making this project happen.

Disclaimer The information provided in this report has been obtained during the ‘Communities for Youth’ project Stage 1 (March 2015) and Stage 2 (November 2015 and April 2016). The key outcomes are a summary of information collected and collated throughout the project and from the various youth engagement activities. While every effort has gone into presenting an accurate understanding of the information presented there may be some areas where interpretation may differ. The Shire of Esperance and Consult Innovate Create disclaims all liability to any person in respect of anything, and of the consequences of anything, done or omitted to be done by any such person in reliance, whether wholly or partially, upon any information presented in this publication. Should any of the contributors to the engagement activities wish to provide more detail or explanation in relation to this document please do so by contacting the Shire of Esperance.

Project Components CfY Priority Survey During the month of November 2015, a multiple choice survey was made available for young people aged 12 to 25 years who reside in the Shire of Esperance. This was accessible online or as a hard copy through a number of youth stakeholders. The aim of the Survey was to identify what CfY themes and associated strategies (identified through Stage 1) were considered most important by young people, with aim to focus on the top priority areas at the Esperance Youth Summit. Young people were informed about the CfY S2 Survey via presentations at the Esperance Senior High School (School Councillors and the Girls Academy), Esperance Anglican Community School, Navy Cadets, Army Cadets and Apex. Those attending were also asked to complete the Survey in the second half of the allocated presentation time. It is noted that both school’s management and teachers played a significant part in encouraging all students (including those who had not attended the presentation) to provide their feedback. Advice was also provided via email to various young people and youth stakeholders’ promotion. The continuation of the project meant that the stakeholders were able to follow-up with numerous young people from Stage 1 who had not left the area for high education. This included those who were harder to reach and at risk of being disengaged.

Participant Information The priority survey was completed by 157 young people which equates to 8.413% of the youth population Shire of Esperance ‘Urban CentreLocality’. The table below demonstrates the age and gender representation of those who participated. The young people who partook in the Survey were also asked to specify, • if English was a second language which represented 5.73%, • they were Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander , 6.37%, • had a disability they needed help with, 0.64%, • were a carer of someone who needed help, 3.18%, • lived in a care/foster home, 1.27%, • lived at the school residential college during school terms and family home was not in the Shire of Esperance, 9.55%, or • none of these applied. 77.71% Several young people also commented under ‘other’ noting they had dyslexia, epilepsy or were from another country.

This aspect of the project supported theme 8. SURVEY AGE REPRESENTATION SURVEY AGE REPRESENTATION Male: 12-14REPRESENTATION years Female: 12-14 years SURVEY AGE Male: 15-17 years Male: 12-14 years

Females: 15- 17 years Female: 12-14 years

Male: 3% 12-14 years 2%

3%years Male: 15-17 2%

Male: 18-21 years Male: 22-25 years

Female: 12-14 years

14%

15- 17 years 5% Females: 14%

22%

Male: 15-17 years

Females: 18-21 years

Male: 18-21 years

Females:23% 18-21 years

Female: 22-25 years

Male:22% 22-25 years

Female: 22-25 years

Females: 15- 17 years

Male: 18-21 years

Females: 18-21 years

Male: 22-25 years

Female: 22-25 years

23%

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Feedback The Survey questions were multiple choice with the strategies written in a simplified future context. For example 4.2 Housing Strategy ‘To support young people with finding affordable and safe housing options along with the associated financial management’ was altered in the survey to the statement - ‘Affordable and safe housing options are available for young people’. This and being multiple choice made it easier for the target group to understand and respond to plus was not time consuming process. It did require the young people to consider their own values and hence some stated the hard part was rating the themes/ strategies as they felt all were important. This was not a deterrent to completing the Survey.

The results from this Survey are listed below with the rating noted, from most important to the least. The highest possible score being 8. The top four themes were covered at the Summit. 1. Education, Training and Employment - rating 5.81 2. Community Support and Health Services rating 5.27 3. Communication and Information - rating 5.2 4. Leisure, Recreation and Social Life - rating 5.02 5. Transport and Housing - rating 4.33 6. Public Spaces, Buildings and Natural Environment - rating 4.29

The support from the various stakeholders noted above in both organising and providing time to for the project team to present plus ongoing survey promotion suggests that it was well received and they too were interested in the priority results.

7. Respect and Inclusion - rating 3.52

Key Outcomes

On the next page, the new order of the themes and the new order of the subsequent strategies under each theme have been listed (noting that the order of themes and stategies now differ to that listed in the Stage 1 Report).

8. Civic Participation and Volunteering - rating 2.67

The CfY priority survey asked young people to rank the CfY Stage 1 strategies listed under each of the eight themes in order of most important to least. They were then asked to rate the eight themes (identified in the Youth-Friendly Grant Note: It is important to acknowledge that this Program) from most important to least important. all areas were identified as areas of need and important in the CfY Report and the order below The Survey introduction noted that the top is not indicative of their actual importance, rather priority themes would be for focus in the a representation from those who participated in Esperance Youth Summit. To assist the young the Survey and their values at that time. people in making their decision they were asked to consider, What may have the biggest impact in the long term? How beneficial could this be for me and/or other young people? and What may assist/support other young people in the future?

Outcome of CfY Priority Survey

Themes and Stategies, as ranked by the Esperance Youth The results from the CfY Survey are listed starting with most important to the least. This applies to both the order of the themes and the strategies under each theme (noting that the order of themes and stategies now differ to that listed in the Stage 1 Report).

1. Education Training and Employment 1.1 Employment: To build the capacity and confidence in young people so that they are work ready, are motivated proactive employees and are sought after by employers. 1.2 Subjects, Courses and Training Options: To provide an extensive range of subjects, courses and training options within the Shire of Esperance to support individual choice, strengths and career paths. 1.3 Learning Support: To support learning and development for all young people and their varying capacities, challenges and strengths. 2. Community Support and Health Services 2.1 Mental Health and Support Services: To improve and grow mental health and support services for young people, including accessibility, awareness, options and varied needs. 2.2 Medical, Health and Hospital: To review existing medical /health structures and environments to identify how they can provide a more youth-friendly experience. 2.3 Bullying: To foster a community that actively discourages bullying and supports the development of youth and community resilience to bullying behaviours. 3. Communication and Information 3.1 Wi-Fi and Coverage a) To explore the option of free reliable Wi-Fi at a community space in town as well as promote free Wi-Fi locations provided by businesses. b) To advocate for the roll out of the NBN for the Esperance region. 3.2 Advertising and Promotion: To provide a central youth noticeboard within the town where young people can access all ‘youth-specific’ information and opportunities relevant to them (including youth volunteering, events, employment, clubs and activities). 3.3 Youth Online Presence: To provide a supervised online presence for Esperance youth where young people can access up-to-date youth specific information and opportunities and be engaged by providing input into projects and activities. 4. Leisure Recreation and Social Life 4.1 Recreation and Leisure Activities: To offer a range of varied leisure and recreational activities aimed at young people with youth input, engagement and support. 4.2 Youth-Specific Space/Youth Activities: To provide options for a youth-specific ‘space’ and/ or youth activities aimed directly at young people and their interests (in a non-denominational, accessible, affordable, supported and safe environment). 4.3 Events: To offer a range of events aimed at young people with youth input, engagement and support.

5. Housing and Transport 5.1 Housing: To support young people with finding affordable and safe housing options along with the associated financial management. 5.2 Driver’s Education Support: To support all young people to be safe and competent drivers 5.3 Public Transport: To support affordable and viable transport options that improve youth access and inclusion. 5.4 Parking, Paths and Roads: To improve access and parking for a variety of road users 6. Public Spaces, Buildings and Natural Environment 6.1 Public Spaces a) To provide safe, well-maintained and well-lit public spaces that also offer youth attractions and appeal to all ages of the community. b) To provide free access points to charge phones within public spaces. 6.2 Infrastructure: To engage young people in discussions and planning of new and upgraded infrastructure to explore diverse perspectives, support the younger community’s ownership and identify improved outcomes for the future. 6.3 Beaches, Foreshore and Natural Reserves a) To sustain a safe natural environment that supports outdoor activities and also protects our natural assets. b) To provide a safe and user-friendly recreational jetty that recognises the varied interest groups and users. 6.4 Skate Park: To relocate and upgrade/extend the Skate Park with young people’s input, active engagement and support 7. Respect and Inclusion 7.1 Perceptions & Respect: To foster, promote and encourage positive and respectful views of young people 7.2 Inclusion: To actively grow an inclusive community that welcomes and supports young people across all diversities. 8. Civic Participation and Volunteering 8.1 Youth Engagement: To actively engage and value young people’s input into community discussions, planning and decision making; 8.2 Volunteering: To provide and promote volunteering opportunities for young people that support their interests, capacity and personal development 8.3 Leadership & Mentoring: To support and grow mentoring and leadership opportunities of young people

Project Components Youth Participation in Projects This element of the project was an extension of element 1 above. During the youth presentations young people were encouraged to think about how they could contribute to supporting a youthfriendly Esperance community. They were to consider what they could do within their schools or community group that could be achievable. The aim for this element was to support youth contribution in growing youth-friendly communities. A project option was also provided to the young people whereby they could register an expression of interest to participate in the planning for the Shire of Esperance’s Espy Youth Challenge 2016 and/or Esperance Youth Summit through registering their name on the Survey. The Espy Youth Challenge was an interactive annual event that was a collaboration of a colour run and amazing race with various obstacle challenges. There was interest to design and potentially build some of the obstacle challenges (e.g. Army and Navy Cadet Zones, Girls Academy Zone etc.). More than a third of those who had completed the Survey (57 young people) registered their expression of interest in November. Unfortunately due to exceptional circumstances this aspect of the project needed to be downgraded significantly. Following the presentation period the whole of the community was affected by extensive and fatal bush fires in Esperance with priorities aimed at helping those that were affected for the next several weeks. This aspect of the project supported themes 4, 7 and 8.

Participant Information Despite the change in priorities, other pre-set commitments and delays the Shire of Esperance and WA Country Health did manage to engage some youth in the planning Espy Youth Challenge 2016. A representative from each attended both the high schools on a fortnightly basis where they met with around eighteen young people during their lunch break to plan the Espy Youth Challenge. While their engagement had not been as involved as originally hoped this participation was still considered a success taking into account the unforeseen impacts including time constraints of all those involved.

Feedback Feedback from those that participated was positive in that they eighteen young people were consistent, committed and attended each of the planning sessions despite this being in their own time. They enjoyed the opportunity to be part of the planning and decision making process and those that were available also supported the event in attendance.

Key Outcomes The Espy Challenge was held during youth week 2016, based in Esperance targeting youth aged 12 – 25 years and attracted approximately 55 young participants. It featured an obstacle course, colour run, gladiator fight, slime slide, raft building, water fight, photo booth, and series of educational activities such as Act-Belong Commit activities, First Aid, plus music and healthy food. This event, coordinated by the WACHS Goldfields Health Promotion Team and Shire of Esperance Community Support Officer received really positive feedback from the evaluation forms of those that had attended. There has been interest to support the planning for another event in the following year.

Project Components Esperance Youth Summit The third element, the Esperance Youth Summit, was held over two half days on Tuesday 5th and Wednesday 6th April 2016 during the last week of the school term. The timing and dates for the Summit were planned for this period with input from senior staff at both schools with aim to engage youth before they went away for school holidays. The objective of the Esperance Youth Summit was to actively engage young people to identify and develop a youth project (concept) proposal based from one of the priority areas to support a youth-friendly Esperance. In addition the Summit provided opportunity to develop leadership and team skills; network with local youth and Shire stakeholders; and develop friendships through fun and engaging activities. The Summit targeted young people aged 12 to 25 years with participation through a nomination process that could either be a written application or a short video clip. The youth could selfnominate or be nominated by some else briefly explaining how one (or more) of the following applied to the young person. • Regular leadership skills; • Proactive in making Esperance a better place to live through their contribution (e.g. volunteering, involvement in community events/ sporting groups, etc.); and/or • Notable commitment to their personal endeavours (e.g. education, sports, cadets, creative arts, dance etc.) A promotional pack was provided to the various stakeholders to promote to through their youth links. Numerous young people were also targeted including those who had participated in Stage 1 engagement processes and Stage 2 Survey. This aspect of the project supported themes 1 through to 8.

Participant Information The Summit aimed to provide up to forty places Summit nominees however due to a number of factors twelve applied and were accepted, aging from 12 years to 25. The ‘delegates’ consisted of three boys and nine girls with ten nominating themselves and two nominated by someone else. Four were aged 12-13 years; two were 1415 years; three were 16 to 17 years; two aged 18 to 21; one was 22-25 years. Two delegates represented Indigenous youth. The nomination questions assisted with identifying individual passions and interests which included education; mental health; diversity; youth engagement, volunteering, environment, Indigenous engagement, employment and youth services/ facilities. Unfortunately one young person had to leave part way to care for a family member and as such eleven attended the full Summit event.

Feedback Feedback with relation to nominating for the Summit was that young people were interested however if in year 11 and 12 they did not want to interrupt their classes; some preferred the Summit to be after school/in the evening and others wanted it on the weekend. Great consideration was placed in the pre-planning of the event regarding the most suitable timeframe for the event. Consideration was given to homework; exams; sports/club activities, training and games; transport; and the significant youth departure from Esperance during the school holiday break. Without a clear preference, partnering the Summit with the schools and running during school hours was deemed the better option. With relation to the actual Summit the delegate’s feedback was exceptionally positive with all greatly appreciating the opportunity. The stakeholders and Shire Councillors were also really grateful to have attended with lots of engagement activities and two way discussions around various youth based topics. Further details can be found in the ‘Key Outcomes’ section that follows.

Key Outcomes

2. Brainstormed priority themes /strategies and identified three projects to develop The Summit produced a range of key outcomes • Examined all four top priority themes/strategies that were anticipated and some beyond and brainstormed various projects for all with expectations. The key outcomes from the five years as a timeframe. Summit are listed below. The detailed information developed through the activities is included in the • Asked to identify those that were potentially Appendicies. realistic and achievable to deliver in a two year time frame with their active involvement (hence they needed to consider what time/effort they 1. Developed a Community for Youth Vision could contribute as well as resources, money, for April 2021 people, capacity etc.). • Delegates explored ideas and concepts as • Narrowed these down into the top two projects to what they wanted to see in the future for all eight themes. Final projects were selected with regards to a youth-friendly Esperance by allocating a value (equated to potential community. volunteer hours required) to progress. They • A Vision was drafted whereby the delegates were also asked to consider a project that provided additional input and comment to define would interest them for ongoing commitment and attain a consensus within the group. purposes. • Key considerations for the Vision included The detailed information developed through this all youth involved; lots of diverse activities activity is included in the Appendicies. (recreation, music, events); positive feedback from young people/community; good communications and engaged; accessible (e.g. 3. Development of three concept project proposals wi-fi); a youth space; supportive community environment, and youth friendly (art, public The resulting three proposals are: places, less drugs/crime) is part of the 1. Event Coordination Team (relating to Theme community’s culture. 4, Strategy 4.2 and 4.3; plus Theme 8, Strategy 8.1) 2. Mentoring and Support Program (relating to Theme 2, Strategy 2.1 and 2.3; plus Theme 1, Strategy 1.3 and Theme 8, Strategy 8.1 and 8.3); and Communities for Youth 3. Youth Precinct (relating to Theme 4, Strategy Vision 4.2; plus Theme 8, Strategy 8.1) Note: In 2021, Esperance is a • Using visual planning the delegates worked in progressive youth friendly three groups to develop a large scale mind map community built on a supportive, for each project. positive and diverse environment • Project teams clarified the project scope, considered beneficiaries and stakeholders, that actively engages all explored the required resources and potential young people. risks and worked out the steps required to make it happen. • The project groups completed the activity fover a few sessions equating to 1.5 hours in timeframe. The detailed information developed through this activity is included in the Appendicies. 17

4. Networked with youth stakeholders and gained project proposal support • Met with youth stakeholders via a speed networking activity • Project teams and youth stakeholders shared projects ideas with aim to promote interest and partnerships. Morning tea break allowed time for this to develop further. • Each of the youth project proposals were of particular interest to the youth stakeholders who exchanged details to look at ways to develop and progress Following the Summit, the stakeholders were asked if there had been any further updates or feedback they would like to provide as a result of this opportunity. Four responses were received and summarised below (Italics represent point addressed). • Was the speed stakeholder session was of benefit to you? The speed networking had been a great opportunity to connect and find out more about the youth and youth interests however was rushed due to time constraints. As a result the stakeholders were not able to meet all the young people from the Summit and would have valued more time for this activity. • Did you learn anything from the session? The young people had amazing ideas, relevant concerns and wanted to see more in the community. Also found out about youth activities planned for the Festival of the Wind. • Have you had any involvement with youth since the summit? Three of the four responding stakeholders had had ongoing contact. Some stakeholders were now in partnership and were currently in the planning a number of youth–led activities including Youth Advisory Council, National Youth Week in 2017 and a drop-in centre.

5. Project teams presented project proposals to Shire Councillors and Shire Chief Executive Officer (CEO) • Each project team prepared and delivered their project proposal to Shire Councillors and CEO for their initial interest and awareness • Shire Councillors, CEO and Youth Delegates had opportunity to discuss further youth engagement including exploration of a youth advisory group (or similar) • Further discussions between youth delegates, Shire Councillors and CEO occurred over lunch including building rapport and supporting growth of a youth friendly Esperance community. 6. Identified ways to engage more young people to support the growth of a youth friendly communities • Using ‘Open Space’ the delegates created their own agenda based on the question topic • Groups were formed and two main ideas were developed, one looking at engaging all youth and other focusing on disengaged/ disadvantaged youth. The detailed information developed through this activity is included in the Appendicies. 7. Youth delegates meeting and developing friendships with other like-minded young people who are also committed and motivated to make Esperance a better place for young people. • Participated in numerous activities together including developing ground rules, leadership opportunities, and engaged in team building, analysis, problem solving and decision making activities.

• Has the opportunity changed your interaction with youth or identification of youth based projects? Three of the four answered no, however the one that answered yes stated ‘it allowed me to see and hear them and want they believe will benefit the community by strengthening the local youth. I am so very excited for the future of Esperance!!!’

Next Steps Communities for Youth Stage 2 provided the opportunity to both continue the project and to attain a scoped focus for progression. While Stage 2 funding has ceased with the completion of this report, this report outcomes and connections made at the Summit have the potential to initiate the next. The recommendations from this report include, • Continued support, development and progression of youth projects from Summit through partnerships with youth and stakeholders; • Exploration of a Shire of Esperance youth advisory group to support ongoing youth engagement in planning, policies, strategies etc; • Creating greater awareness of report outcomes and to foster greater community involvement in supporting a youth friendly community including opportunities for youth engagement and leadership; • To act on the above while still current and have youth and stakeholders connected and engaged in working towards a youth-friendly Esperance community. The Shire of Esperance provides the following statements with relation to the Community for Youth Project and outcomes. ‘This document will be used as an informing document for our Strategic Community Plan. We will be undertaking community engagement later this year and this will assist in identifying what is important to this demographic. In addition we would seek participation from local school council groups (and broader school group if possible) to ensure we capture as much information from this group as possible. Council will continue to approach and source opinions from the youth to ensure future plans are cognizant of their views and needs into the future. The Strategic plan needs to cover all ages within our community to ensure a true representation. Traineeships for young people at the Shire of Esperance (as an employer) are encouraged and supported. The development of the skate park will see a dedicated youth precinct be developed in the shire. When organising Shire events Shire staff will encourage youth participation where appropriate.’ In conclusion it is important to reinstate, as in stage 1, that this the Communities for Youth Project is not aimed at any one specific stakeholder but all stakeholders of the community. Whether that be community groups and clubs, businesses, services, agencies, government, education institutions, etc. all have an investment in the future and as such the young people of today and tomorrow. Young people’s inclusion in the greater community including feeling respected, being engaged and views valued in community planning, activities and decision making, is crucial to young people’s development and positive experience of Esperance. Hence supporting and growing the youth in a youth friendly environment, as a whole community, can contribute to building their capacity, resilience, connection and the future of Esperance.

Project Evaluation The following is a brief evaluation summary of the What didn’t? project for future reference and consideration. • The number of delegates was much less than planned for. There was greater youth interest however the timing was not favourable for many What worked? and this impacted on nomination numbers. It • Engaging youth and community stakeholders is understood that there was not one right time to promote and support young people’s period as there were a number of factors that participation and engagement in all aspects of would still had had an effect regardless of when stage 2 held. While numbers were much less than • Asking young people to prioritise the themes anticipated the event was planned accordingly narrowed the focus to a more realistic scope and and was successful for those who partook. also provided clarity as to what was deemed most important by a sample group of young Suggestions for Improvement people. • Youth Summit activities as these were engaging, • Increase length of Summit as too little time for a number of the sessions especially stakeholder interactive, fun and visual which gave the youth activities. delegates leadership opportunities, supported youth ownership and resulted in three project • Seek feedback from young people with regards proposals to best timeframe for Summit (or other event) to gain an understanding of when most young • Stakeholder speed networking as was enjoyed people are available and would be willing by both youth and stakeholders and wanted to participate. (Perhaps have some prior more time to continue as had been really commitment to attend by the young people by beneficial in developing rapport and creating providing several options of dates/times) awareness of youth services/views • In addition a greater cross section of ages in • Stakeholder project snapshot activity followed the priority survey may have caused different by morning tea break. This provided a brief results; more than half were aged 15 – 17 sharing of project ideas by both parties and then years whereby study and employment is highly allowed for connections and further partnership relevant. discussions during the break. • Shire Councillor and CEO presentations as provided opportunity to demonstrate the youth leaders’ skills, knowledge and capacity and for the Shire Councillors to recognise the value of their continued engagement. • Summit’s nomination process as those attended really wanted to be there and proved this through their active contribution and commitment to progress project proposals after the Summit. A smaller group also provided more time for participant activities, team development and individual support.

Appendicies Project Components Additional Information Summit Program

Key Outcomes Additional Information - Esperance Youth Summit Activity Title: Brainstorm 26 Activity Title: Open Space 30 Activity Title: Development of Three Projects Proposals 32 Community Youth Proile

References

Project Components Additional Information Esperance Youth Summit

It should be noted that the responses detailed within the additional informaion pages is the direct response from the youth and has not been reworded or edited.

Summit Program DAY 2

DAY 1 11.30am

Leave School/Arrive

8.30am

Leave School/Arrive

11.40am

Welcome & Housekeeping

8.40am

11.45am

Welcome to Country

11.50am

Intro to Summit Program & Goals

Welcome Revise and Feedback Delegate’s Leadership Values

8.50am

Project Youth - Project Updates/Review

12.10pm

Icebreaker - Introductions

9.05pm

12.20pm

Summit Ground Rules

12.20pm

Lunch

12.50pm

The story so far… Project Priorities

Next Steps (Open Space Activity) What ways could we engage other youth to support the growth of a youth friendly Esperance community?

9.40am

Energiser: Problem Solving

1pm

CfY Vision

9.55am

1.20pm

Project Youth: Brainstorming

2pm

Energiser: Leadership

2.20pm

Project Youth: What is it?

3pm

Afternoon Tea

Stakeholder Session - Speed Networking - Present Youth priorities - Snapshot Presentation of projects (youth and stakeholders)

3.15pm

Energiser: Team Building

10.20am

Morning Tea with Stakeholders

3.30pm

Project Youth - Project Development

10.40am

Project Youth: Prepare Presentations

11.10am

4pm

Overview Summary

4.15pm

Fire Twirling Lesson (no fire by delegates)

5pm

Pick-Up

Presentation to Councillors - CFY Priorities - Vision - Project Presentations to Councillors - Questions & Answers Session - Thank you and Certificates presentation from Shire President

11.50pm

Lunch with Councillors

12.40pm

Event Summary /overview What happens next? Visual Evaluation Thank You

1pm

Travel to school/work

Esperance Youth Summit Key Outcomes Additional Information Activity Title: Brainstorm

2. Brainstormed priority themes /strategies and identified three projects to develop. • Examined all four top priority themes/strategies and brainstormed various projects for all with five years as a timeframe.

Results Theme 1. Education Training and Employment 1.1 Employment • CV – Job help. Provide assistance to ensure you are employable (e.g. interview course and how to present yourself) • Help with writing and submitting resumes to places • Central place (website) advertising job opportunities in town - job seekers can submit resume to potential employers • Online library (free) • Help in applying for jobs e.g. interviews, resumes • Places that train you for all job types • Youth-friendly jobs • Career counselling/support for youth at school • An area where youth can get help with job ideas and courses • Place for jobs to be advertised for youth • Help with job applications 1.2 Subjects, Courses and Training Options • More course/opportunities for the Arts • Environmental focus on science and social science • Encourage training providers to offer more courses locally • More dance education and performing arts • Places you can go to study a specific subject 1.3 Learning Support • Tutoring online by youth • Pay older students to tutor younger students (e.g. education, employment) • A place the youth can go to do their homework and get help if needed • A new library with study/tutoring space (like city of Perth) and free Wi-Fi • Hands on tutoring for youth • After School Homework Club • Math, English, Science, Society and Environment teachers staying behind at school to help students • Youth supporting youth kind of tutoring • (Support for) people who struggle with hand writing

• Places where you can go to get education support • Skill development clubs or after school training centres • People rewording and teaching things in a different ways to help people with the task to understand it • Tutoring available at youth Centre/library • For the library to have free Wi-Fi • Mentoring program – older youth providing support to younger • Youth Centre where you can go and have help for school or jobs (e.g. homework) Theme 2. Community Support and Health Services 2.1 Mental Health and Support Services • A central place the youth can go to help with or problems they may have with mental health doctor • A building where youth can play games and make friends with people like them • Youth Liaison Officer that is easily accessed to help support • Supporting youth with drug/alcohol addictions • More online websites to help with depressions • Encouragement to use services already provided • Something that creates awareness about mental health issues to help people • Connecting youth with other youth who may have similar problems • For youth to help other youth who are struggling > raises awareness and impacts youth’s attitudes towards these issues • Small, spread out facilities for support or someone to talk to • More out of school chaplins/councillors • Mentor program to encourage youth to talk about problems • Advertising campaigns aimed at youth about mental health • More advertising for helplines in Esperance • Youth to access mental health support (go to GP with them) • A building where only youth can go and have support 2.2 Medical Health and Hospital • More visually appealing • Shire talks to GPs to find out what support needs to be provided • Quicker reaction time • Calming music • Get rid of the sterile smell • A ward in medical areas where children don’t feel scared (e.g. toys, games, Tv) • A small medical centre only for young people can make private bookings 2.3 Bullying • Creating and ant-bulling culture • Anti-bullying campaign – similar to enjoy the ride • One class at school that teaches the different things about bullying • Advertising campaigns aimed at youth about bullying • A place where people can go when they are getting bullied and others will support them.

Theme 3. Communication & Information 3.1 Free Wi-fi access and better internet Coverage • Free Wi-Fi @ at new sports stadium • Free Wi-Fi area >we want to attract youth e.g. whale tail > helps youth congregate in open, crime-free areas • An area that if you scan a code you can get free Wi-Fi so youth know what’s going on • Free Wi-Fi at Woolworths • Charging points for phones etc. • New payphone that can be accessed with a credit card • Free Wi-Fi in Youth Precincts • Prioritise internet speed in and out of town, focus on schools 3.2 Youth Noticeboard • A big noticeboard in Woolworths only for youth stuff • Youth specific areas that provide needed information in fun ways 3.3 Online Youth ‘Page’ • An app made so that youth know what’s going on in Espo • Facebook page/group for ‘youth specific’ info • Youth online community (e.g. website, social media, youth admins) • Information website (easily accessible) • Youth Newsletter (electronic) • QR codes that are around town that youth can scan to get information they may need • An electronic device in a new youth building where youth can go on a special app that tells them what’s going on in Esperance • Games on Esperance only pages that show youth about Esperance • A Youth website for Esperance providing info on upcoming youth events

Theme 4. Leisure, Recreation & Social Life 4.1 Recreation and Leisure Activities • An area where people help conquer their fears and others fears • More types of sports that all aged and genders can participate in • A trustworthy group that takes care of kids that can’t go to places to exercise • Cheaper prices at activities e.g. movies, museum • More recreational adventure activities like white water rafting • Rock climbing place • Bowling Alley • Roller-skating Rink

4.2 Youth-Specific Space/Youth Activities • More advertisement for youth group • Include Wi-Fi at key youth locations (skate park, whale tail etc.) • A building aimed at anti-social people that can go to it and make new friends • Support to youth groups with funding, advertising • Community clubs/groups more youth friendly (not sport) • Activities to get the youth involved in music and popular bands • Youth Precinct that is an extension of the skate park • More workshops for dance, acting, sports • Many different youth groups for different ages and abilities • Cheap Café aimed at only for young people • Activities each weekend e.g. at the beach • Social communities • Encourage youth to volunteer in the community • Create a youth space at new skate park site included in Foreshore 4.3 Events • Youth run bijou event – all cast and crew under 30. Even youth who don’t like the stage could fill leadership roles like stage manager inc. mentors • Music events for youth by youth > For more bonding with youth • Events that encourage reconciliation • Live music/local artists at Whale tail • Music events that combine local artists (especially youth) and popular visiting bands/artists • More concession prices for youth • Organise live music event each year like Triple J One night Stand • Movie nights • Physical Events • Theatrical events • Comic Convention • Laser tag or Paintball • Advertise new shops in town to support local business • Surfing competition • Construct a new music concert environment for popular bands to play e.g. Linken Park • Events aimed at youth e.g. disco for all ages

Key Outcomes Additional Information Activity Title: Brainstorm (continued) • Asked to identify those that were potentially realistic and achievable to deliver in a two year time frame with their active involvement (hence they needed to consider what time/effort they could contribute as well as resources, money, people, capacity etc.). • Narrowed these down into the top two projects for all eight themes. Final projects were selected by allocating a value (equated to potential volunteer hours required) to progress. They were also asked to consider a project that would interest them for ongoing commitment purposes.

Results 1.

Theme 4: Encourage youth to volunteer in the community (24.39%) • Support to youth groups with funding, advertising

Theme 4: Youth Precinct that is an extension of the skate park (20.33%) • Create a youth space at new skate park site included in Foreshore • Include Wi-Fi at key youth locations (skate park, whale tail etc.) • Organise live music event each year like Triple J One night Stand

Theme 2. Mentor program to encourage youth to talk about problems (17.07%) • Supporting youth with drug/alcohol addictions

Theme 1. Help in applying for jobs e.g. interviews, resumes (15.45%) • Place for jobs to be advertised for youth

Theme 3: Free Wi-Fi in Youth Precincts (10.57%) • Free wifi at new sports stadium

Theme 2. One class at school that teaches the different things about bullying (9.76%)

Theme 1. After School Homework Club (1.63%) • Tutoring available at youth Centre/library • Pay older students to tutor younger students (e.g. education, employment)

Theme 3: Facebook page/group for ‘youth specific’ info (0.81%) • Games on Esperance only pages that show youth about Esperance • Youth online community (e.g. website, social media, youth admins)

Esperance Youth Summit Key Outcomes Additional Information Activity Title: Open Space 6. Identified ways to engage more young people to support the growth of a youth friendly communities

Results Good Vibes (Promotional Strategy) • Advertising through youth groups • PA announcements (schools, sports grounds etc.) • Demonstrations in the quad at lunch/recess • Go for nearly overkill • Social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram etc.) • Youth advertising by the youth (relevant and at high schools) • Daily notices • Presentation to assembly • Word of mouth • Create a buzz > vibrancy and creativity • Youth encouraging other youth • Create awareness about youth stuff (e.g. dress up in colour)

Anti-Stuff (Anti-Social Strategy) • Aimed at anti-social stuff e.g. crime, drugs etc. • Provide better alternatives e.g. events, something to do • Demonstrate how to have fun without drugs i.e: • Youth Groups • Mentoring • Link with people who don’t do it > provide support

Esperance Youth Summit Key Outcomes Additional Information Activity Title: Development of Three Projects Proposals 1. Event Coordination Team (relating to Theme 4, Strategy 4.2 and 4.3; plus Theme 8, Strategy 8.1) 2. Mentoring and Support Program (relating to Theme 2, Strategy 2.1 and 2.3; plus Theme 1, Strategy 1.3 and Theme 8, Strategy 8.1 and 8.3); and 3. Youth Precinct (relating to Theme 4, Strategy 4.2; plus Theme 8, Strategy 8.1)

Results 1. Event Coordination Team Project Team: Marissa Dattani, Brydie-Rose Mellor, Amelia Rolten and Caiti Staer Aims: • increased youth involvement and volunteering • Wide range of successful events (e.g. live music festival, surfing competition, youth-run Bijou production) • Well managed • Sustainable • Well attended Proposal: Youth events committee to identify strategies and is facilitated by a key stakeholder What is the project? • The project is an events team that plans and coordinates youth events and compromises of key stakeholders including youth. • Key Facilitator could be the Shire or another Key Stakeholders who oversee the facilitation of the working group/committee • Event examples include sporting carnival, skate competition, Bijou Theatre Production, Music Festival and surfing competition • (Event) consideration will include target age group, venue/facilities, participation, advertising, people, money, place

Who is it targeted at? • 12-25ish years young • Different events target different groups (including age ranges) • Aims to get diverse range of youth involved in events (as participants and volunteers) • Under 18 have to have permission form What will the project achieve? • Increased youth involvement and volunteering • Wide range of successful youth events • Well-managed • Sustainable • Well-attended What resources are required to make it happen? • Funding $$ • Key stakeholder officer time • Young people’s time • Specific to events e.g. speakers sound system • People specific to events e.g. performers for music, judges for surfing event • Volunteers • Venue

What are the potential risks? • No funding • Non-attendance • Youth don’t get involved • Reputation • No venue • Bad first event What steps are required to reach the goal? • Engage stakeholders • Create Committee • Get Funding • Get youth ideas for events • Get group of youth committed to event • Plan event • Organise resources • Youth volunteering • Advertise • Event

Who are the potential stakeholders? • Youth service providers • Shire • Esperance youth services • Local businesses • Schools • The youth • Youth groups • GIFSA

Results 2. Mentoring and Support Program Project Team: Maddilyn McGrinder, Jake Forster and Abigail Harvey Aims: • Lower rates of suicide, crime, funerals and self-harm; and minimise drug and alcohol use, violence, abuse and family break ups. • Aimed at youth (12-25) that are struggling with self-harm, drugs, alcohol and/or family problems • Youth Help Centre located at foreshore • After school / access via phone 24/7 • Workshops on how to help others • Councillors • Mentors • Chaplin • Help youth to think positive and accept each other • End goals include lower rates of suicide and family issues • The whole community working together • We have to be careful of what we say or do because it could turn into violence What is the project? • The project is a youth help centre (and program) which offers a range of services for young people who require and/or benefit from support. Ideally it will be an actual Centre (own facility/building) which is open after school hours and on weekends or via phone 24/7 • Services will include workshops on how to help others, provide someone to talk to and give advice and provide professional support including three councillors, a mentor (preferably 50 and under), and a Chaplin (middle aged). • The venue would be located at the foreshore, e.g. near the scout hall and would include a chill out space at the front area also for meet and greet and a noticeboard.

Who is it targeted at? 12- 25 year olds who experience (either them or someone they know) any of the following, • Mental illness • Self-harm • Going through a break-up or divorce (parent/ guardian or own) • Lonely • Drugs and alcohol • Victims of abuse What will the project achieve? • More Esperance youth thinking positive • Helping people accept each other • Lower rates of suicide • Less funerals • Less family issues • Minimise crime • More education for youth • Minimise drug and alcohol use • Stopping violence and abuse What resources are required to make it happen? • Building with offices • Computers • Phones • Funding/money • Security • Internet • Sponsors • Furniture • Electricity • Water • Food • Insurance • Stationary • Volunteers • Mentors • Councillors • Chaplin

Who are the potential stakeholders? • Community • Us (youth) • You • Act, belong, commit • BOICO • ESHS • EACS • Shire • Calvary Chapel • Youth care • LDAG • Gumtree Church • Escare • Esperance Bay of Isles What are the potential risks? • Fire/water damage • Not enough interest • Debt • Violence • People afraid of coming/calling • People stop volunteering • Funding supply stops • Internet fails What steps are required to reach the goal? • Plan • Request funding • Find building • Research • Train/find councillors, mentors, chaplins etc. • Find sponsors • Register business • Start helping people • Find out / try and keep on going

Results 3. Youth Precinct Project Team: Ivy Bondarenko, Emily Payne, Thane Barnes and Sarah Fitzgerald Aims: • Place to ‘hang out’ and create positive interaction between youth and the community • A place where everyone is welcome (all age groups etc.) with activities aimed at youth > an inclusive space • A place where a variety of events can be held • Activities that encourage meeting new people and discourage anti-social behaviour (e.g. drugs, alcohol) • Designed/contributes to by the youth (activities include artwork, structures, funding (fundraising)) • Variety of activities: • Swings – big sets (at least 8) • Obstacle course (laser tag, water fight, climbing) • Giant game boards • Skate park (comfy seats and shade structures) • Fun-days including skate competitions • Stakeholders – Us (youth), community groups, government bodies, funding bodies What is the project? • The project is a youth precinct which encompasses a community space with various activities of interest to young people. Examples of what the youth precinct would include are artwork, noticeboard, big size swings, free Wi-Fi, place for events (that naturally amplifies sound based on design e.g. music festival), shaded comfortable seats and tables, vegetation, large games such as chess, is well-lit, has an obstacle course and is near food outlets. • The youth precinct would be designed as a place to meet with others, to relax and be flexible for various interactive activities such as water fights and laser tag. • The youth precinct, while aimed at youth, will be welcome to every one of all ages in the community.

Who is it targeted at? • Youth aged 12 to 25 years including youth visiting the region • Inclusive of all cultures, genders, religions What will the project achieve? • A safe place to socialise • A fun inclusive environment • A place for to go (youth and the community) • Provides opportunity for young people to learn and develop • Provides activities that encourage meeting new people, stops younger youth getting involved with drugs/alcohol and support a happy experience. What resources are required to make it happen? • Money • Space • Equipment • Materials • People (manager, workforce, cooks, architects, artists) • Government support • Permission to develop • Stakeholder support

What are the potential risks? • Not enough funding to support project development • Vandalism • Negative view of youth precinct • Not being used • No stakeholder support • People using space do not get along • Wanted by this generation not by next (short life span) What steps are required to reach the goal? • Measure support • from stakeholders • Survey and Consultation • Planning (location and from research) • Feedback • Solid Plan • Apply for funding (fundraising with community groups) • Location selected • Build • Use

Who are the potential stakeholders? • Us (youth) • Funding bodies such as Lotterywest • Community Groups • Schools • Older youth (young adults) • State Government • Local Government support (location etc.) • Mental health • organisations (e.g. BOICO)

Community Youth ProFile Below provides a brief statistical summary about the young people in the Shire of Esperance ‘Urban Centre-Locality’ as provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. With the exception of the table at the bottom of this page, all statistics were from the 2011 Census, whereby the table includes 2001 and 2006 Census information. Note: while the accuracy of the Census statistics could be questioned it is not the intent of this report to do so and information is provided as a general overview only. Population • The defined region’s overall population was 9919 (48.9% male and 51.1% female) with the Indigenous population representing 4.5%. Young people represent 18.933% of the population, almost one fifth. • Comparing the age population of young people against the state the average, the defined region had 1.4% more for the 10 to 14 age group (7.9% compared to 6.5% [WA] respectively); 15 to 19 years had 0.8% + (7.4% to 6.6%[WA]); however 20 to 24 year olds was 1.7% below the WA state average (5.4% to 7.1%[WA]) The table below looks at the population of each youth year and how these have changed over a ten year period; includes the years of 2001, 2006 and 2011.

Number of young people • 1878 young people in 2011 • 15 to 24 years - 97 visitors (7.662%) on Census Night not from Esperance Urban Centre. Relationship Status Age Group

Registered Marriage

Defacto Marriage

Not Married

15 - 19 years

0.489%

4.072%

95.44%

20 - 24 years

9.051%

29.581%

61.369%

Indigenous

Not Indigenous

Not Stated

10 - 14 years

8.067%

85.147%

6.786%

15 - 19 years

6.351%

86.351%

7.297%

20 - 24 years

6.916%

86.729%

6.355%

Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Age Group

Education • Of 632 secondary students 92.247% attended government schools (92.247%) and 7.753% attended non-government schools (excluding Catholic) • 15 to 24 years at Tech or Further education – 11 Full-time and 68 Part-time students • 15 to 24 years at University or other tertiary Institution – 15 Full-time and 9 Part-time students Highest Year of School completed (must no longer be attending school to respond) Age Groups/ School Year

Year 12

Year 11

Year 10

Year 9

Did not go to school

Not stated

15 - 19 years

40%

22.078%

20%

3.636%

14.286%

20 - 24 years

49.438%

19.663%

17.978%

2.434%

0.562%

9.925%

Personal Weekly Income Personal Income/Age

15 - 19 years

20 - 24 years

Negative/Nil income

26.622%;

2.06%;

$1-$199

27.973%;

6.554%;

$200-$299

7.297%,

8.989%;

$300-$399

7.027%;

6.554%;

$400-$599

12.703%,

17.978%;

$600-$799

3.378%,

19.85%;

$800-$999

1.486%

11.236%;

$1,000-$1,249

7.303%;

$1,250-$1,499

0.405%.

4.869%;

$1,500-$1,999

2.996%

$2,000 or more

0.405%.

2.434%.

Not stated

12.703%

9.176%

Voluntary work for an organisation or group Age/Volunteer

Volunteer

Not a Volunteer

Not stated

15 – 19 years

18.893%

68.826%

12.281%

20 – 24 years

16.075%

75.14%

8.785%

Provided Unpaid Assistance

No unpaid assistance provided

Unpaid assistance not stated

15 – 19 years

3.378%

83.784%

12.838%

20 – 24 years

4.299%

86.916%

8.785%

Unpaid assistance to a person with a disability Age/Unpaid Assistance

Number of children ever born by age of parent Age/ No. of children

No Children

1 child

2 children

3-4 children

5+ children

Not stated

15 – 19 years

87.335%

3.166%

1.055%

8.443%

20 – 24 years

64.539%

13.475%

11.348%

2.128%

8.511%

Non-School Qualification: Level of education by gender for 15 to 24 years Age

15 – 24 years

Certificate No further description

Certificate I/II

Certificate III/IV

4.338%

41.324%

12.785%

Diploma/ Bachelor’s Adv. Degree Diploma 4.338%

6.393%

Non-School Qualification: Field of Study by gender for 15 to 24 years Field of Study

Males

Females

Engineering and related Technologies

33.488%

Architecture and Building

17.209%

Agriculture, Environment and Related Studies

5.116%

4.505%

Society and Culture

3.256%

9.91%

Food, Hospitality and Personal Services

3.256%

18.919%

Creative Arts

2.791%

4.955%

1.86%

20.721%

33.023%

28.829%

Health

6.757%

Education

5.405%

Management and Commerce Field of Study not stated/inadequately described

Inadequately described/ Not Stated 30.822%

Labour Force Status by age Labour Force Status / Age

15 – 19 years

20 – 24 years

19.73%

47.191%

28.784%

17.228%

Employed, away from work(b)

2.838%

3.558%

Hours worked not stated

1.216%

2.809%

Unemployed, looking for: Full/Part-time work

6.486%

5.993%

34.054%

15.543%

6.892%

7.678%

15 – 19 years

20 – 24 years

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

2.296%

1.061%

Manufacturing

6.633%

8.488%

11.224%

11.406%

3.316%

4.775%

Retail Trade

27.296%

15.119%

Accommodation and Food Services

22.449%

9.284%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

3.061%

5.04%

Education and Training

0.765%

3.316%

Health Care and Social Assistance

2.806%

5.836%

Mining

0.765%

4.244%

Public administration and safety

2.551%

3.448%

Financial and insurance services

0.765%

3.448%

Arts and Recreation Services

1.531%

1.061%

Information Media and Telecommunications

1.531%

2.918%

Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services

2.041%

0.796%

1.02%

1.857%

0.796%

Other Services

7.398%

10.345%

Inadequately Described/Not Stated

1.531%

2.387%

15 – 19 years

20 – 24 years

Managers

2.036%

5.319%

Professionals

1.272%

9.309%

Employed, worked: Full-time(a) Employed, worked: Part-time

Not in the labour force Labour force status not stated Industry of Employment by age Industry / Age

Construction Wholesale trade

Professional, scientific and technical services Electricity, gas, water and waste services

Occupation by age Occupation / Age

Technicians & Trades workers

20.865%

27.66%

Community & Personal Service workers

10.941%

10.638%

7.379%

10.106%

32.824%

14.894%

1.781%

6.383%

21.628%

15.691%

1.272%

Clerical & Administrative workers Sales workers Machinery Operators and drivers Labourers Inadequately Described/Not Stated

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Supported by the Shire of Esperance and the Department of Local Government and Communities. V1-201606 D16/15901 Government of Western Australia

Department of Local Government and Communities

Esperance Communities for Youth 2016 Report

Articles inside

References

Community Youth Proile

Activity Title: Development of Three Projects Proposals

Project Components Additional Information Summit Program

Next Steps

Youth Participation in Projects

Activity Title: Open Space

Esperance Youth Summit

Foreword

Introduction

Key Outcomes Additional Information - Esperance Youth Summit Activity Title: Brainstorm