Youth Research Qualitative Report - District Council of Mount Barker

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Project Report Young People Living in the Mt Barker District: What They Want and What They Need Informing Mt Barker Council’s Youth Development Action Plan – Intersection Project number: 52/030/028 Dr Pip Williams Research consultant 1 Needs assessment of young people in the Mt Barker Council District – November 2009
About the Author Dr Pip Williams is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Work + Life at the University of South Australia. She has a background in psychology, public health and social science. Pip has spent the past few years managing the Work, Home and Community Project, a national study exploring how adults and adolescents experience community, with a particular focus on how the physical and social characteristics of communities affect access to opportunities for young people. This research has been widely published and disseminated and the findings are being incorporated into the future planning processes of the South Australian Land Management Council, Delfin-Lend Lease community developers and various local government organisations. Pip is a resident of the Mount Barker Council District and has two children attending primary school in the area. Acknowledgements Firstly, and most importantly, I would like to thank all the young people who participated in this study. Thank you for generously describing your lives and sharing your thoughts and ideas. I also extend a special thank you to the principals and teachers of all the participating schools, as well as the allied health workers and social service providers who facilitated contact with vulnerable groups of young people. Finally I would like to thank all the members of the reference group convened to advise on the conduct of this project. Note on language The findings in this report are illustrated with direct quotes from young people participating in focus groups. In order to retain the authenticity of young people’s responses no attempt has been made to edit speech and so some quotes contain ‘strong language’. Disclaimer Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the material and the integrity of the analysis presented in this report the consultant will not accept any liability for any actions taken on the basis of its contents. The information in this report and any accompanying documentation is accurate to the best of the consultant’s knowledge. While the consultant has exercised all reasonable skill and care in the preparation of this report, She does not personally accept any liability in contract or otherwise for any loss, damage, injury or expense, whether direct, indirect or consequential, arising out of the provision of information in this report. 2 Needs assessment of young people in the Mt Barker Council District – November 2009
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