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Cottage by the Sea: The Difference 'Take a Break' makes
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posted on 2024-06-02, 22:32 authored by Louise PaatschLouise Paatsch, Amanda MooneyAmanda Mooney, Andrea NolanAndrea Nolan, Julianne MossJulianne Moss, Tebeje Molla MekonnenTebeje Molla Mekonnen, Trevor MccandlessCottage by the Sea: The Difference 'Take a Break' makes
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1-64ISBN-13
9781741561364Language
engResearch statement
Background Cottage by the Sea: The Difference ‘Take a Break’ Makes is a research initiative of the Cottage by the Sea – Deakin University Research Partnership that seeks to understand the ways in which the Take a Break program at Cottage by the Sea (CBTS) in Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia, makes a difference to the lives of the children who attend. In addition, this research sought to explore the ways in which the Take a Break program supported the children to be active, healthy, confident and respectful. This research contributes to future directions in evidence-informed interventions that focus on young Australians experiencing vulnerability. Contribution This industry funded project leverages strategic university partnership with Cottage by the Sea. This formal partnership was signed in 2020 along with an MoU. The research has produced new knowledge about the ways in which not-for-profit organisations such as CBTS make a difference to the lives of young people experiencing vulnerability and hardship, and educative responses that are deployed to address these issues. The research findings responded to two key research questions using innovative methodologies such as student drawings and program observations. Significance This research provides strong affirmation of the value of the TaB program for participants from schools located in regions of social disadvantage. Participants were overwhelmingly positive about the various ways in which the program overtly and intentionally enabled children to be active, healthy, confident and respectful, but there was also evidence of the ways in which these aims were supported through the ‘everyday’ cultural and relational practices of staff, leadership and volunteers. The research findings have relevance for national and international audiences working in education settings that support young people experiencing vulnerability.Publication classification
A6 Research report/technical paperPublisher
Deakin UniversityPlace of publication
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