Supporting the workforce development needs of Queensland's youth sector

CPLAN is a series of decentralised youth work networks under the umbrella of the community youth sector peak body, Youth Affairs Network Qld (YANQ).

CPLAN aims to create an ongoing and sustainable structure across ten regions in Queensland to support a consistent focus on policy issues relevant to young people and workforce development strategies for the youth sector.

The establishment of the ten CPLANs falls under the exist-ing structure of YANQ and will utilise and lever off the com-prehensive network of youth inter-agencies and networks across the state.

CPLANs engage in Participatory Action Research processes that support inquiry into issues (this will be supported by Queensland University of Technology).

How does CPLAN work?

In each region, CPLANs include representatives from the youth sector. They are resourced by a regional CPLAN facilitator who is employed by YANQ for one day a month to organise and support CPLAN meetings and activities.

The CPLAN facilitator is supported by a nominated rep-resentative from the regional CPLAN. The CPLAN Co-Facil-itator is involved in the implementation of the CPLAN and attends training events to provide support to the Facilitator and build knowledge of CPLAN in the region.

The structure of a CPLAN in each region depends on their youth sector structures. For example, in one region, CPLAN exists as a standalone entity, whereas in other regions, CPLAN is a subcommittee of an interagency.

They meet regularly to inquire on youth sector issues, focusing their inquiry on four key questions:

1. What will it take to develop a strong and vibrant youth sector workforce in Queensland?

2. What would it take for this sector to contribute to improved access and opportunities for young people to enhance their inclusion and equity in society?

3. What would it take to increase the level of connection and collaboration across the youth sector?

4. What would it take to create a coherent and collabora-tive youth policy platform in Queensland?

Their inquiry is supported by Participatory Action Research, assisted by Queensland University of Technology. Dr Phil Crane has visited or made contact the Facilitators to

discuss PAR in their region and has attended all the CPLAN forums to undertake PAR training.

CPLAN Facilitator Forums are held three times per annum, providing CPLAN Facilitators and Co Facilitators the opportunity to discuss progress of their work, YANQ priori-ties and key issues; as well as undertake training.

Information collected at these forums is utilised by YANQ in a number of ways, including; informing its policy develop-ment process; forwarding information to relevant govern-ment agencies; and feeding information back to the youth sector across Queensland.

YANQ will work with CPLANs in each region to develop Regional Workforce Plans which will inform the Queensland Youth Sector Workforce Plan.

A State CPLAN Group has also been established as a refer-ence group for YANQ. It is made up of representatives of organisations who focus on state wide issues. This group will consider findings and recommendations of the regional CPLANs. Another aim of this group is that they coordinate their support to the youth sector.

Three State CPLAN Forums have been held since November 2011 to:• induct CPLAN Facilitators and Representatives on

CPLAN initiative, • provide a briefing on YANQ policy framework process

and activities, • introduce the Youth Sector Development Plan,• provide training on Participatory Action Research,• assess training needs of Facilitators and Representa-

tives to inform training program for 2012,• introduce participants to State Wide organisations and

services,• undertake training,• share information about regional activities and discuss

emerging issues,• commence development of regional workforce plans,• articulate a process for identifying policy priorities for

each of the regions and across the State.

The CPLAN structure is an integral part of YANQ as facili-tators are employees of YANQ. Their work will continue across the state as part of YANQ’s strategy to decentralise its operations.

YANQ has been funded under the National Workforce Development Fund to bring CPLAN Facilitators and Co Facilitators together twice in 2013 to continue workforce training.

Last updated: July 2012

Find out more at www.yanq.org.au or call YANQ on 07 3844 7713

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