Problem behaviour among youth will be tackled with a new program researching the health and social issues facing young people in the south-west.
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Communities That Care Warrnambool held a public forum on Wednesday to gauge the problems affecting Warrnambool’s youth.
So far 12 local schools and the VCAL programs at South West TAFE and the Wave School have also agreed to participate in a youth survey to identify the local unique profile of risk and protective factors.
Communities That Care co-ordinator Cameron Price said the program aimed to promote the development of children and teenagers by preventing health and social problems, such as violence, alcohol and substance abuse and dropping out of school.
“Communities That Care works to prevent health and social problems by reinforcing the protective factors that increase the likelihood of positive development and decreasing the risk factors that can lead to adverse outcomes for children and young people,” Mr Price said.
“Evidence from the 500 communities around the world where it has been successfully implemented indicates that young people and the communities in which they live have benefited significantly.
“By learning about and supporting Communities That Care, you can be part of that change for Warrnambool.”
The survey and forum results will be used to help select programs to target areas of need.
