Children and Young People’s Action Plan

Our progress and achievements

Strengthening social connections in the community

• 6,240 young people attended safety education sessions at Kew Traffic School and 5,000+ attendees at play and ride sessions.
• 1,563 children registered for kindergarten, including 720 three-year-olds and 843 four-year-olds.
• 211 community immunisation sessions supported 96.6% of Boroondara infants being fully vaccinated.
• 35,000+ attendees at 758 children and youth library events.
• 14,677 Maternal and Child Health consultations (including 30 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children).
• 14,912 young people engaged with 355 youth health and wellbeing programs including 106 school visits.

Increasing youth voice

• 16 members actively participated in Youth Voice, Council’s youth reference group.
• 50 LGBTQIA+ young people celebrated IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex Discrimination and Transphobia) at Swinburne Senior Secondary College.
• 325 community members contributed feedback to park and green space redevelopment.

Fostering a positive sense of identity and culture

• 364 young people engaged in youth-led music, arts and culture events.
• Over 5,000 children and young people attended Boroondara Arts events.

Positive impact in our community

Increasing confidence

• 41 families completed the Circle of Security program, designed to strengthen parent–child attachment and relationships.
• 34 L2P learners completed 2,222 driving hours through the TAC L2P learner driver program.
• 22 mothers participated in the ‘Baby’s Okay, What About You?’ program supporting mothers with babies under 12 months, delivered in partnership with CamCare.

Increasing physical activity

• 890 young people were members at Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic Facilities.
• 209 young people attended council-delivered physical activity sessions.
   

Improving strong and positive social connections in the community

• 7,211 children participated in safety education and play and ride sessions at Kew Traffic School
• 1,509 children registered across 26 member kindergartens, including 687 3-year-olds and 822 4-year-olds.
• 297 children, young people and caregivers attended 12 Living for our Future environmental sustainability activities.
• 17,979 young people engaged in 124 youth development programs.
• 216 immunisation sessions were available for children’s immunisations contributing to 95% of Boroondara infants vaccinated.
• 14,865 Maternal and Child Health consultations. 35 participants identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• 18 English speaking families and 8 Mandarin-speaking families completed the Circle of Security program designed to improve attachment and relationship between parents and children.
• The youth development team attended 28 schools engaging over 2,000 students.
• 1,154 engagements at Swinburne University of Technology’s welcome back week.
• 500 engagements at Halloween at Greythorn Community Hub.
• 33,000+ children and families attended 647 children and youth activities or events at libraries.

Increasing youth voice

• 15 members of Youth Voice, Council’s youth reference group.
• 568 young people visited the Youth Hub studio for rehearsal, recordings and programs.
• 601 children, young people and their families had their say in the re-development of parks and green spaces.
• 20 young people participated in a pizza party to celebrate International Youth Day at the Youth Hub.

Fostering a positive sense of identity and culture

• 8,746 engagements at events by Solar Productions, Council’s youth music and cultural events committee which includes 9 members.
• 35 young people engaged in LGBTQIA+ support programs.
• 735 engagements by youth workers at Summer in the Park.

Increasing confidence

• 93% of 26 respondents agreed they can meet the needs of their child after attending the Circle of Security program compared to 49% before attending the program
• 82 parents/guardians attended a webinar on how to talk to your young person about vaping. 100% of survey respondents agreed they felt confident to facilitate a conversation about vaping with a young person
• 8 young people linked into services to facilitate employment opportunities
• 55 learners and 33 mentors totalling 2,013 driving hours in the TAC L2P learner driver program
• 32 mothers participated in the Baby’s OK group that supports parental confidence

Increasing physical activity

• 1,970 young people participated in 7 sustainable transport programs
• 816 youth memberships across Boroondara Leisure and Aquatic Facilities
• 8 young people participated in free boxing and yoga

Our action plan includes 48 actions that align with the Boroondara Community Plan.

Improving strong and positive social connections in the community

• 4,283 young people participated in safety education and 3,098 participated in play and ride sessions at Kew Traffic School.
• 1,391 children enrolled at Boroondara’s 26 member kindergartens, including 639 3-year-olds and 752 4-year-olds.
• 547 children, young people and caregivers attended 15 Living for our Future environmental sustainability activities.
• 5,012 young people engaged at the Youth Hub.
• 174 immunisation sessions were available for children’s immunisations contributing to 97% of Boroondara infants vaccinated.
• 14,232 Maternal Child Health consultations 30 participants identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• 24 families completed the Circle of Security program, designed to improve attachment and relationship between parents and children.

Increasing youth voice

• 15 members of Youth Voice, Council’s youth reference group.
• 15 members of Solar Productions, Council’s youth music and cultural events committee.
• 97 young people took part in 2 workshops to design school holiday activities.
• 7 young people shared their stories through the Bloom podcast.
• 342 children, young people and their families had their say in the re-development of parks and green spaces.
• 1 video campaign promoted volunteering showcasing young people.

Fostering a positive sense of identity and culture

• 7 youth-led music and cultural events.
• 33 young people engaged in LGBTQIA+ support programs.
• 3,646 children and young people engaged across 17 arts programs and events.
• 800+ children and youth libraries’ program activities and events.

Increasing confidence

• 81.5% of the 84 attendees of the Understanding Vaping and Supporting Our Teens webinar were confident supporting their teenager to make healthier decisions around vaping.
• 92% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed they can meet the needs of their child after attending the Circle of Security program compared to 50% before attending the program.
• 95% of the 66 participants in the Year 10 Flourish Girls program experienced an increase in self-awareness and 88% of young people gained tools to help overcome challenges.

Increasing physical activity

• 89% of participants in the Fitness in the Park series felt motivated to be more physically active.