Living Skills Toolkit Pilot

Project Aim

The Living Skills Toolkit Pilot Project is an action research based project aimed at developing a sustainable method of embedding living skills development for young people in the youth housing and homelessness, and broader youth services sector in the ACT.

Project Objectives

The objectives of the Project are to:

  • Undertake a Literature Review of existing models and delivery of Living Skills;
  • Facilitate an in depth consultation and engagement process involving young people, workers and experts in relation to best practice for Living Skills models and delivery;
  • To address recommendations of the Living Skills and Youth Supported Accommodation Assistance Scheme Consultation Project Paper, Youth
  • Coalition of the ACT, July 2009;
  • Support the development of a toolkit for the delivery of Living Skills;
  • Facilitate and support the pilot implementation of the toolkit; and,
  • Undertake a full process and impact evaluation of the Project.

Click here to download more information about the Living Skills Toolkit Pilot Project.
Click here to download the Living Skills and Youth Supported Accommodation Assistance Scheme Consultation Project Paper.
Click here to download the terms of reference for the Living Skills Toolkit Pilot Project Reference Group.

 

Living Skills Forum

The Youth Coalition would like to invite youth workers and other interested parties to attend a discussion forum and update on the Living Skills Pilot Project. Topics covered include:

·  Barriers to providing Living Skills training and how these might be overcome;
·  How we engage youth workers in providing Living Skills to young people; and,
·  How we can ensure the sustainability of Living Skills training in the youth sector.

This forum is targeted at all youth workers that provide Living Skills to clients, or those with an interest in the development of an embedded Living Skills program.

When: Thursday 15 September 2011
Time: 11am - 1pm – (after the Youth Coalition monthly forum)
Cost: Free
Where: 46 Clianthus St, O’Connor  (Youth Coalition Office)
Food: Light refreshments
RSVP: Essential, by Monday 12th September - limited places available.

For more information contact Adelaide on (02) 6247 3540 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 

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