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Enhancing Community Engagement and Youth Services in Charters Towers: The J.A.Y.S. Project

The Charters Towers Police Division conducted an environmental scan revealing low socio-economic conditions, with over 46% of the population earning less than $400 per week. This has led to boredom, truancy, and a lack of youth opportunities. The J.A.Y.S. Project seeks to address these issues through community consultation, identifying government and community agency support, and facilitating engaging outdoor activities for youth. Aiming to provide training and resources for local leaders and volunteers, this initiative is focused on creating a better future for the region's youth.

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Enhancing Community Engagement and Youth Services in Charters Towers: The J.A.Y.S. Project

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  1. Presented by Sgt Jayson COOKE

  2. BIRTHOF AN IDEA 2011 Environmental Scan conducted of the Charters Towers Police Division Good Order & Other Offences Misc. Good Drug Weapons Trespass Breach Traffic & Liquor Stock Order Offences Act DVO Related Offences Related

  3. Property Offences Contrasting Demand for Policing Assistance in similar sized Divisions – Calls for Service

  4. ANALYSIS OF RESULT LOW SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 46.1% earn less than $400 per week Over 42% receives some form of Social Security/Welfare payment POPULATION MIX – AGE & HERTIAGE Residential population - 12837 people 8.2% Aboriginal/Torres Strait Origin (Qld – 3.3%) BOREDOM TRUANCY LACK OF CO-ORDINATION OF YOUTH SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES

  5. RESPONSE Community Consultation – Identify Government Departments, Community Agencies and Sporting Clubs willing to contribute – Letters of Support Activities - Identify outdoor activities that are appealing to youth and your volunteers Identify training needs/accreditations for activities Blue Cards, First Aid/CPR, Bus Licences Program Facilitation, Canoe Instructors Archery Instructors, Orienteering Accreditations Identify appropriate Human and Physical Resources Identify Funding Options available – J.A.Y.S Project funded by Community Crime Prevention Fund - Queensland Police Service Active Inclusion Program Department of Communities Sports & Rec

  6. J.A.Y.S PROJECT MODEL & STEERING COMMITTEE Parents & Community Engagement Program ‘THE NORTHERN OUTLOOK’ Training Qualifications; Resource & Equipment Disability Support Program NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE Social Workers Resources and Equipment QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE Police Officers; Police Liaison Officers;& Resources & Equipment J.AY.S. PROJECT Canoeing/Kayaking Archery, Orienteering Family Support Program Indigenous Youth Programs CHARTERS TOWERS STATE HIGH SCHOOL Human Resources Be Active Be Deadly Program CHARTERS TOWERS PCYC Branch Manager, Youth Worker Equipment & Resources School Age Care Activities School Activities/Programs Vacation Care Programs Queensland HEALTH Human Resources MILLCHESTER STATE PRIMARY SCHOOL HumanResources Equipment & Resources School Wide Positive Behaviour Support Program CENTRAL STATE PRIMARY SCHOOL HumanResources Equipment & Resources School Activities/Programs CHARTERS TOWERS BOWHUNTERS CLUB Human Resources Equipment C/TOWERS AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB Human Resources Equipment School Activities/Programs Come N Try Activities Additional Stakeholders and Program Opportunities Charters Towers Regional Council Charters Towers Regional Youth Network Alcohol & Drug Foundation QLD CHARTERS TOWERS MAGISTRATES COURTS Community Events Alcohol & Solvent Abuse Programs Indigenous Programs Young Indigenous Offenders Programs

  7. Experiential Learning.......learning from experience 1st Attempt - 29 secs 2nd Attempt - 15 ses 3rd Attempt --2.9 sec Play, Adventure, Frontier Adventure , Misadventure

  8. Program Development & Facilitators Course Working Agreement Briefing

  9. ACTIVITY followed by Debriefing What is your perception of what is happening?? 10 Qualified Facilitators

  10. Healthy Eating Workshops – Twice a Week – 4 Weeks

  11. CANOE EQUIPMENT 1 x Purpose Built Trailer 5 x 3 Man Bush Ranger Canoes 4 x Kayaks 60 x PFD 1 x Electric Outboard Motor/Bracket 1 X Safety Equipment & First Aid Kit HUMAN RESOURCES 10 x Accredited Flat water Canoe Instructors

  12. CANOEING& KAYAKING OUTCOMES @ 01/09/2012 9 activities = approx. 70hrs on Water approx. 280 volunteer hours 135 youth

  13. 13 Field Archery Instructors 5 Compound Bows 5 Recurve Bows 5 Stands & Targets FIELD ARCHERY • Outcomes @ 01/09/2012 • 11 week School Program • 2 x Week PCYC Activity

  14. Rock Wall Climbing

  15. High Ropes Course

  16. Be prepared to lead by example !!

  17. NAIDOC CELEBRATIONS Community Events Country Music Festival

  18. OTHER APPLICATIONS ??? TEAMING BUILDING within organisations - both private and government PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT – Utilised already @ C/Towers High School SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS - Youth Services – PCYC, Local Government YOUNG OFFENDER PROGRAM - Boot Camp ? COMMUNITY HEALTH - Disabilities, Mental Health Issues, Family Support SCHOOLS - Duke of Edinburgh, School Camps, Classroom Applications ALCOHOL & SOLVENT ABUSE Programs ? LOCAL SCOUTS, GIRL GUIDES or ADVENTURES EQUIPMENT available for private hire to assist with upkeep of equipment and upskilling of additional volunteers.

  19. WHAT’S NEXT • Orienteering • 4 Schools and PCYC facility professionally map • 1 day Level 0 Orienteering Course planned for 20 volunteers in Term 4 Sept ‘12 School Holiday Activity Program • 5 days of Activities including Canoeing, High Ropes, Archery, Team Building Activities, Ten Pin Bowling, Healthy Eating and Laser Skirmish • - 2 Day Camp @ Burdekin River, Charters Towers • Swimming Program during Sept School Holidays for ATSI and ‘at risk’ youth. • 5 Day Camp @ Northern Outlook Cairn end of Term 4

  20. Questions ???

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