Action Research
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Action research is a participatory, collaborative approach to service delivery that combines action with research and evaluation. It can improve practice and outcomes for clients and contribute to a body of knowledge through consistent documentation.
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Action research is a key methodology employed by the NAYSS initiative.
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Action Research in NAYSS
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We would like to encourage NAYSS services to share their action research to facilitate good practices and learning from each other.
If you would like to post your own action research cycle for other NAYSS services to view, email nayss@cmyi.net.au
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NAYSS AR Resources
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 Questions of National Significance - NAYSS Discussion Paper (57kbs)
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 | This paper is intended to generate discussion about how we can best pursue the national action research themes that were identified through consultation leading up to and workshops at the NAYSS Good Practice Forum in December 2007. The Lead Provider would like to propose that NAYSS Providers and FaHCSIA consider how these themes are reflected in each NAYSS region, what action research has been undertaken that could contribute to a national picture, and how best to incorporate this into reporting requirements.
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Resource Kit for Newly Arrived Youth Support Service (NAYSS) Workers (2MB)
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| The Newly Arrived Youth Support Service (NAYSS) Resource Kit is designed to provide NAYSS providers with an easy-to-use reference guide to enhance and support effective, innovative and culturally appropriate delivery of NAYSS services to newly arrived young people. It is intended to reinforce good casework practice and to ensure that services are fully informed about the specialist approaches required for successful outcomes with the NAYSS target group.
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Examples from NAYSS Providers
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NAYSS at Multilink (Logan, Queensland)
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| Action Research is a vital component in the Multilink Homework Program, working at an early intervention and prevention level.
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NAYSS at Uniting Cutting Edge (Shepparton, Victoria)
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| From an Action Research perspective, the NAYSS team in Shepparton discuss a recent case study and the need for cultural understanding when seeking emergency accommodation for CLD clients.
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NAYSS at Melaleuca Resource Centre (Darwin, NT)
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| The Melaleuca Resource Centre in Darwin has two Action Research projects running concurrently. The first is about access and opportunity in the youth program, and the second project asks what would it take to improve the relationship between young African people and young Indigenous people in the Darwin areas.
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NAYSS in South Australia
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| Stan Lewinski from the Migrant Resource Centre in South Australia writes about his experience using Action Research and NAYSS.
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Mission Australia AR Contributions
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| Krishnee Nair from the Mission Australia in South Western Sydney writes about her experience using Action Research. She can be contacted via email on nairk@missionaustralia.com.au
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Examples from similar contexts
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CMYI Reconnect Program - Action Research Sample 01 (83Kb)
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| What would it take to improve coordination between services responding to CLD and Refugee young people in Melbourne's South East?
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CMYI Reconnect Program - Action Research Sample 02 (99Kb)
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| What would it take provide alternative opportunities for young people to participate in providing feedback to and communicating with Centrelink?
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CMYI Reconnect Program - Action Research Sample 03 (98Kb)
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| - How do we appropriately engage with the family of the client?
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Other Action Research Resources
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Action Research Resources Online
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Download Action Research PowerPoint Presentation from NAYSS National Forum (29 June 2006) - Faorligh Hunter (LARGE FILE - 1.2MB)
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Download Phil Crane's Paper on Action Research from the NAYSS National Forum (PDF 192Kb)
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Action Research in Reconnect
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