The strategy of "go where they are" was followed by Glenorchy City Council
in Tasmania.  They employed two part-time, young, male and female workers to
devise strategies with young people in their area to reach young people in
their area.  The Council will still have a report but I recall they went out
at night and spoke to them and used a video camera to record their lives and
thoughts. The Council now boasts an extensive set of programs with and for
youth.
Try this address for making contact: [log in to unmask]  it
will be referred to the person who can help.
regards

Alan Sutherland
Strategic Development
Department of Health and Human Services
GPO Box 125B, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia   7000
Telephone: (03) 6233 3147
Fax:            (03) 6233 2899


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Margie Macdonald [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, 6 March 2001 5:08
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      involving excluded youth in rural areas
>
> A small community in rural Nova Scotia is looking for ways of finding out
> the needs and assets of excluded youth.They've tried unsuccesfully to
> organize meetings so are exploring other possibilties.  Does anyone have
> any
> suggestions?  Thanks!