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Charter, Values and Young People
Charter
All Young People … Have fundamental needs and rights and have potential to take control of their lives, build resilience and increase self determination.
Affected by drug or alcohol issues need access to services that meet their identified needs.
Need support that considers the broader context of health, development, identity, wellbeing, social, spiritual, economic and family complexities they may be experiencing.
Seeking help often intersect with other systems and services.
Workers in the field …Are skilled and passionate however often operate in stressful environments with limited funding and resources.
That are supported and networked feel better equipped to respond to the changing needs of young people.
Need to stay up to date to maintain quality, client centred responses within a complex service sector.
The youth and drug and alcohol sector (s) …Deliver a broad spectrum of critical and diverse frontline, secondary and tertiary services across Queensland
Is a valuable source and provider of information, expertise, resources and opportunities to young people and workers in the field.
Can work together to share, collaborate and develop information, skills and resources for service integration across Queensland.
Values
Value Add…
Dovetail recognises the wealth of knowledge, expertise and good practice that exists in the youth and drug and alcohol sectors.
Shared Unity…
Dovetail values and facilitates shared unity in service provision to young people across government, non government and private service providers.
Value of Relationships…
Dovetail values positive and collaborative relationships.
Innovation…
Dovetail will endeavour to incorporate innovation in communication, access and addressing systemic barriers.
Continuous Learning and Improvement…
Dovetail is committed to learning through action, reflective practice and systematic enquiry and evidence based practice.
Young People…
Please view our Youth Perspective and Artist Profile in Issue 1 of Dovetail’s E-magazine
Dovetail defines ‘young people’ as individuals aged 12 – 25 years and recognises that different approaches, interventions and resources are required for individuals within certain age cohorts.
Dovetail acknowledges that young people from different backgrounds and experiences may require specialised responses, whilst also asserting that there is a core set of knowledge, skills, values and approaches that apply to all young people regardless of age, gender, culture, ability, class or religion.
Dovetail accepts that young people’s experience of drug and alcohol use varies and needs to be considered within a broad context, including individual, social and environmental factors.
Dovetail has a strong commitment to practice that promotes the active involvement and participation of young people.
Whilst Dovetail is primarily a resource for youth and drug and alcohol sector workers and organisations, wherever possible the project will seek to create opportunities for young people to produce and contribute ideas, content and other material to our activities.
