Funding has been allocated for camps and other activities to support and engage young Victorians throughout the school holidays to reduce their risk of offending.
For children and young people experiencing challenges, engagement with school provides a meaningful structure and support network, and these programs ensure young people will continue to be supported during the holidays.
$270,000 in funding is being provided to 24 targeted programs during the school holidays, which will support approximately 780 participants, through culturally appropriate day and overnight activities.
Ten programs will focus on young people from diverse backgrounds living in north and south east Melbourne with the remainder supporting Aboriginal children and young people across the state.
School holiday program projects
Organisations and funded amounts include:
|
Organisation |
Funding |
|
Afri-Aus Care |
$20,000 |
|
Australian African Foundation for Retention and Opportunity (AAFRO) |
$15,000 |
|
Northern Community Support Group |
$20,000 |
|
Chin Community Victoria Inc |
$5,000 |
|
Australian Karen Organisation |
$5,000 |
|
Western Melbourne Chin Community Inc. |
$5,000 |
|
Sunshine Longhorns Basketball Club |
$10,000 |
|
Centre for Multicultural Youth |
$20,000 |
|
Jesus House Melbourne |
$5,000 |
|
Charis Mentoring Inc |
$15,000 |
|
Anglicare Victoria |
$5,000 |
|
Ballarat and District Aboriginal Cooperative |
$7,500 |
|
Bendigo and District Aboriginal Cooperative |
$5,000 |
|
Dardi Munwurro |
$7,500 |
|
Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Cooperative |
$5,000 |
|
Goolum Goolum Aboriginal Cooperative |
$5,000 |
|
Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative |
$5,000 |
|
Lakes Entrance Aboriginal Health Association |
$3,500 |
|
Mallee District Aboriginal Services Limited |
$10,000 |
|
Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative |
$11,500 |
|
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Association |
$15,000 |
|
Victorian Aboriginal Services Association Limited |
$15,000 |
|
Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative |
$5,000 |
|
Koorie Sports Academy |
$50,000 |
Further information on each project will be posted soon.
Evaluation
An evaluation of the school holiday program will be undertaken to help build an evidence base around youth engagement.