VIYAC VOICES Telling it Like it is

A report done in partnership by VIYAC with the Youth Affairs Council of Vic which captures the expereinces and perspectives of young Indigenous Victorians on Culture, Identity and Racism. It is a GREAT READ! (http://www.viyac.org.au)
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Who's Carrying the Can? A report into Youth Services Gaps in Victoria

October 2006: YACVic and the Victorian Council of Social Service have worked collaboratively to produce the 'Who's Carrying the Can? Youth Support Services' report. The report highlights gaps in generalist youth support services across Victoria, outlining the impact that these service gaps have on young people and existing service providers. The report makes several recommendations on how these gaps may be addressed and calls for the development of a comprehensive youth services system for Victoria. (http://www.yacvic.org.au)
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Snapshots from the Edge

June 2005: Snapshots from the Edge draws on previous research and consultations with young people and youth service providers in the Interface local government areas of Melbourne to paint a picture of some of the experiences and issues on the urban fringe. The report focuses on six key issues commonly raised in YACVic's consultations: planning, infrastructure and the funding of services on the urban fringe; the accessibility, frequency and cost of public transport; human service needs on the fringe; the accessibility of mental health services; housing and homelessness; education and employment (http://www.yacvic.org.au)
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