THE YOUTH CONSULTANCY GROUP PROJECT
This project provides an opportunity for an integrated group of young
people to meet and discuss issues affecting young people aged 12 to 19
and to input concerns into other agencies e.g. the Youth Forum, The
Childrens Commission, etc. and also to directly influence the future
direction and development of Interplay.
Aims of Youth Consultancy Group Project
- To enable young people with and without special needs to meet to
discuss issues of importance to their age range.
- To directly influence the direction and development of the Equal
Access for Youth Project within Interplay.
- To provide a Focus Group for consultation by other agencies e.g.
the Youth Forum, The Childrens Commission, etc.
- To develop consultation and negotiating skills for young people
and support staff.
This initiative would consolidate a pilot project, The Youth Community
Group for Young People in Swansea, set up as a result of the Rights
Into Action Congress in 2003, and affiliated to Swansea Youth Forum.
Outcomes
- The views, hopes and fears of young people with special needs
being aired in a constructive manner.
- The Equal Access for Youth Project being directly developed and
guided by the young people themselves.
- The views of young people with special needs influencing the
thinking of other agencies, such as the Youth Forum.
- Learning opportunities for young people, support workers and
volunteers.
