The Inspire Foundation (www.inspire.org.au) has recently released a new research report titled 'Young people's perspectives on taking action.'  The report argues that the phrase "taking action" to marginalised young people means something quite different to traditional definitions of social and political participation.

The research found that some of the barriers to participating in social and political action included not knowing how to take action, the attitudes of others and their own personal circumstances and characteristics.  For the most marginalised, issues such as safety, personal security and health were paramount.

The research involved focus groups with young people and in-depth interviews with service providers, across Victoria. It explored how young people from a diverse range of backgrounds feel about participating in political and social action.

Electronic copies of the report are available at http://tinyurl.com/4exkp6.

For further information about this research please contact Michelle Blanchard, Research Officer at Inspire on 0403 171 989 or (03) 9825 5170.

The Inspire Foundation is a national organisation that uses technology to create opportunities for young people to change their world.