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Rural, regional and urban fringe issues
The extent and nature of disadvantage and inequity in rural and regional Victoria - 10-06-2010
March 2010: The Rural and Regional Parliamentary Committee of Victoria conducted an inquiry into the extent and nature of disadvantage and inequity in rural and regional Victoria. YACVic partnered with Victorian Rural Youth Services to develop a submission highlighting the disadvantage and inequity commonly experienced by young people in rural and regional Victoria.
Parliamentary Inquiry into Regional Centres - 18-02-2009
November 2008: YACVic produced a response to the Victorian Parliament's Rural and Regional Committee 'Regional Centres of the Future'. The Inquiry focussed on 'the development (of regional centres) as places of economic, environmental, social and cultural innovation.' YACVic placed emphasis on 'measures to promote strong social capital and high quality-of-life outcomes in growing regional centres' for young people.
Young people and the drought report - 18-02-2009
June 2008: Talking about the Big Dry: young people and the impact of drought reports on the outcomes of a forum and survey with young people in Boort, North Central Victoria.
Geographical Differences in Higher Education Participation - 30-01-2009
April 2008: The Victorian Parliament's Education and Training Committee has been exploring the geographical differences in the rate in which Victorian students participate in higher education. Whilst the Committee has a broad focus in this investigation, YACVic presented to a public hearing and submitted a written submission focusing on the disadvantages experienced by rural and regional young people in accessing post-secondary education opportunities. Read YACVic's response to the Inquiry.
Snapshots from the Edge: Young People and Service Providers on the Urban Fringe of Melbourne - 30-01-2009
June 2005: Snapshots from the Edge draws on previous research and consultations with young people and youth service providers in the Interface local government areas of Melbourne to paint a picture of some of the experiences and issues on the urban fringe. The report focuses on six key issues commonly raised in YACVic's consultations: planning, infrastructure and the funding of services on the urban fringe; the accessibility, frequency and cost of public transport; human service needs on the fringe; the accessibility of mental health services; housing and homelessness; education and employment.
Reversing the Drift Proceedings - 30-01-2009
June 2002: The complete proceedings from YACVic's Reversing the Drift conference.
Rural life of us: A report on young people and workers with young people in Country Victoria - 14-01-2009
May 2002: This report provides an overview of the health and welfare issues facing young people in rural Victoria and the issues facing workers with young people in delivering services. The report also examines projects across Victoria which are working to address these issues.
