B1. Arabic youth - planning services - an example

Vision

For Arabic youth born in Australian to have a better understanding of their parents and grandparents culture and visa versa so that the lives of individuals within the Arabic community will be enhanced and the life of the Arabic community will be cultural enlivened.

Values

The importance of Arabic culture in the life of the Arabic community in Australia.
Respect and tolerance for others' cultures

Needs

The need of young people and their parents to better understand each other.

Aims

For parents and children to achieve better understanding of each others needs and expectations.

Objectives

For parents and children in this Local government Area to significantly improve their understanding of each other over the next 9 months.

Strategies

To run education sessions for parents about youth lifestyles in Australia
To run Arabic language classes for youth
To undertake cross cultural training with schools about Arabic culture

Inputs

Trainers
Information handouts

Outputs

Number of parents attending number of sessions
Number of young people attending number of language classes
No of schools undertaking cross cultural training

Outcomes

Arabic parents better understand their children's behavior by understanding how the Australian school system works and what youth services and activities are available.

Arabic young people will be able to understand and communicate better with their parents by improving their knowledge of Arabic language and culture .

Principals and teachers will have a better understanding of Arabic education systems and what Arabic parents expect of their children and so be better able to communicate with parents about their children's education.

Performance indicators

Outcomes achieved

Number of young people improving Arabic language skills
Number of parents significantly improving their understanding how the school system works

Strategies/activities completed (outputs)

Number of parents attending number of sessions
Number of young people attending number of language classes
No of schools undertaking cross cultural training