1. GREATER DANDENONG YOUTH NETWORK
Feedback Summary
Network Activities (2016)
Network Planning (2017)
Informed by
Members’ feedback Nov 2016 meeting
Tuesday, January 12, 2016

2. What are the top 3 reasons why you attend GDYN meetings?

3. What are some of the barriers that prevent you from attending meetings?

4. Suggestions about how the GDYN can best meet the needs of members
Continue with themed meetings
More Guest Speakers
More professional development
Incorporate smaller group discussions
Continue to keep meetings short and concise

5. What topics would you like to see covered in 2017?
LGBTIQ
Family/domestic violence
Healthy and respectful relationships
Mental health
Drug and alcohol
Volunteering/ training programs
Suicide awareness
Youth crime/disengagement
Connections between schools and agencies
Disengagement of young people from schools
Education pathways – Year 12, TAFE, University

6. How would you like to see these topics covered?
Guest presentations – experts in the field; people who have experienced situations; people who may have helped those that were in need
Panel discussions
Interactive sessions – Q & A
Discussions
Case studies – real life youth stories of what has been required (services) and what really helped
Involvement of young people in meetings e.g. their experiences, knowledge etc.
Small group discussions
Statistics – Statistics on what worked and what didn’t and a discussion on how the situations can be tackled and solved
Folders with information for each individual in the meeting

7. Would you like to see a joint network meeting held by Greater Dandenong, Cardinia and City of Casey?
100% Answered YES

8. Do you take time to read the information contained in the GDYN e-bulletin?

9. How would you rate the usefulness of the GDYN e-bulletin?

10. What sort of information would you like to see more of in future editions of the GDYN e-bulletin?

11. GDYN Meeting Themes for 2017
DATE:
THEME:
Thursday 9 February
Youth Engagement – Good Practice Exchange & Case Studies
Thursday 6 April
Youth Education & Employment – Creating better outcomes for young people
Thursday 8 June
Left open – to respond to current issues that may arise
Thursday 10 August
Thursday 12 October
Youth Mental Health – Managing Stress and Tough Times
Thursday 30 November
Evaluation of 2017 & Planning for 2018