AYAC Reports

2011 was a very busy and productive year for AYAC's board, staff and members. Our Annual Report highlights AYAC's achievements and future aspirations.

The need for a National Children's Commissioner has long been voiced by organisations in Australia working with children and young people, and is one of Australia's obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This need has been recognised recently by the Australian Children Rights Taskforce, chaired by UNICEF and the National Children's and Youth Law Centre in their submission to the UN CRC Committee (tabled as the Listen to Children Report and signed onto by over 98 Australian organisations who work with and for children).

In November 2011, AYAC and ARACY teamed up to run a full day workshop aimed at exploring ways of measuring outcomes and impact for youth services. The day included case studies, presentations and discussion which explored existing ways that services are measuring outcomes, as well as looking at the barriers and drivers for doing this better.

AYAC is excited to announce the release of our new Strategic Plan! The plan commenced on 1^st July 2011, and outlines our vision for the next four years, until June 30^th 2015.

This is AYAC’s first strategic plan since being funded by the Federal Government in recognition of our role as the national youth affairs peak body, and is a critical document in presenting a clear plan for the coming years. The plan is based on five strategic areas, upon which we will focus our work for the coming years.

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Youth Work in Australia: Reflections and Aspirations

2010 was a large journey for AYAC, it's board, staff and members.

AYAC has released the AYAC Strategic Directions Report, following consultations with the youth sector, youth led organisations and young people.

Australian Youth Affairs Coalition – Research Project Report