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This research undertaken by Professor Robyn Broadbent from Victoria University has set out to review The Hester Hornbrook Academy youth worker in a classroom model. Anecdotally teaching staff say that when youth workers are in the classroom that there is an educational lift. This research set out to understand the practice of youth work in the classroom and the contribution that practice makes to educational outcomes. In particular, to assist the Academy to continue to improve and enhance the model.
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MCM's Annual Report for 2018.
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The Annual Financial Statement for MCM for 2018.
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Summary document: Melbourne City Mission is often asked why young people choose to become homeless, or whether young people choose homelessness as a lifestyle. While we know that the underlying causes of family breakdown are complex, we wanted to articulate that complexity in a way that could be understood in the wider community. This research does just that.
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Models for policy and practice. Melbourne City Mission is often asked why young people choose to become homeless, or whether young people choose homelessness as a lifestyle. While we know that the underlying causes of family breakdown are complex, we wanted to articulate that complexity in a way that could be understood in the wider community. This research investigates how family conflict relates to, and impacts on, youth homelessness.