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MCM's Annual Report for 2019.
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Our Frontyard Youth Services site in Melbourne's CBD has been redeveloped into a model which fully integrates accommodation and specialist services so that young people experiencing complex life barriers have access to the support they need, when they need it. Our Impact of Giving Report highlights the difference that has been made to young people's lives through this new facility, with thanks to our generous supporters.
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The research explores the use of animal assisted interventions (AAI’s) to support young people at Frontyard Youth Services. Animal assisted interventions (AAI’s) are an emerging therapeutic practice that use animals to support people with emotional distress, social relationships and coping skills. Frontyard trialled the use of therapy dogs to reduce the stress and anxiety experienced by young people situated in the waiting area, provide an opportunity for positive social interaction among young people, and increase young people’s engagement in integrated services based at Frontyard.
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Mental health impacts many of our clients’ lives and underpins much of our work. This submission draws from the stories and observations of MCM’s diverse client groups and staff to highlight the inequitable barriers that many MCM clients face in accessing mental health supports. Future reforms to Victoria’s mental health system should consider the needs of people with the most complex mental health issues, particularly as they intersect with experiences of homelessness, disability, Alcohol and other Drug (AOD) issues, and structural and societal barriers including poverty, social exclusion and discrimination.
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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.