This study of Peninsula Youth Connections, a program operated in the Frankston Mornington Peninsula region by the Brotherhood of St Laurence and TaskForce, found that not only life circumstances but also systemic education barriers made it difficult for some young people to engage in meaningful learning. While the intensive case management and flexible approach of...

This research synthesis provides a rigorous analysis of the key elements of effective youth mentoring programs. The report considers national and international evidence on the value for investment and identifies evidence regarding the social and economic benefits for youth of quality one-to-one relationship based mentoring. The report was commissioned by the Victorian Youth Mentoring Alliance...

This literature review provides a comprehensive analysis of national and international research to assist with the development of an evidence-based model to better support students in Years 8-10 (13-16 years) as they progress through school and into work or further study. The literature review addresses two key questions: • What are the essential skills, capacities...

An independent evaluation of the National Partnership Agreement on Early Childhood Education is being undertaken in 2010-2014 to assess its effectiveness in achieving universal access outcomes. This evaluation annual report shows progress to 31 December 2009 and includes a literature review, evaluation framework and an exploration of challenges, including data. It should be noted that...

This national survey of teachers and school leaders gathered information from over 17,000 secondary and primary school teachers and leaders across the country in the latter half of 2010. It aimed to address key gaps in the data available to characterise the teaching profession to support workforce planning. The Staff in Australia’s Schools (SIAS) 2010...