The Foundation for Young Australians rcently launched What Works, an online resource that celebrates the work of youth-led organisations across the country and highlights best practice in running them successfully.

The resource has been developed from research involving hundreds of interviews and focus groups with a diverse group of people working in the youth sector. A total of 36 youth-led organisations are profiled, working in community partnerships nationwide to tackle problems ranging from disengagement from school, cross-cultural conflict, substance abuse, social exclusion, boredom and vandalism through to migrant settlement, racism and Australia’s response to climate change.

The series is made up of three separate reports. Partnerships in the Youth Sector, focuses on youth organisations in collaboration with the business and legal sectors, community organisations and schools. Young People Active in Communities, investigates keeping young people involved and motivated in community service, political lobbying and social change initiatives. Inclusive Approaches with Young People, looks at helping marginalised groups of young people to reconnect with their communities.

View or download What Works at www.fya.org.au/what-we-do/research/what-works/

What Works was commissioned by FYA, produced by the Australian Youth Research Centre at The University of Melbourne and compiled and edited by Fiona Taylor and Michael Kimberley.