Inner & Eastern Sydney Better Futures Connecting Young People to Activities (9-13 Years Old)

Better Futures is a NSW Government approach to working with 9-18 year olds in targeted areas. The South East Sydney Region Better Futures Executive Group was established in 2004 after consultation with services from the region. One of the key priorities for the Inner & Eastern Sydney sub region (Botany, City of Sydney, Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra Local Government areas) was the lack of recreation and other opportunities for 9-13 year olds.

In September 2005, the “Inner and Eastern Sydney Better Futures Pre-Teens Research Project” report was adopted (see link) which highlights many of the issues for the 9-13 year old age group in the sub region.

This two year NSW DOCS funded project was auspiced by Waverley Council to work in the sub region. The objectives of this project include:

• Develop an integrated approach to planning for the delivery of services to young people 9-13 across the Inner and Eastern Sydney sub region that is sustainable beyond the life of the project.

• Increase young people’s (9-13) access to activities that promote positive development.

• Sustainable opportunities are created for young people to access engaging out of school activities designed for 9-13 year olds across the sub region.

• Young People 9-13 are developing skills and confidence as a result of attendance at out of school activities.

• Develop resources and models for use in other areas.

Please contact John Gilbert on 9386 7921 or johngi@waverley.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Last updated 12-Feb-2008