31.01.2012: 2011 IYLP Evaluation
The Evaluation of the 2011 IYLP was completed in November 2011.
Key Findings – Resilience & Personal Growth
Participating in this program has made a difference to participants with many commenting on personal growth, being more confident, learning to speak up honestly/ talking about feelings, being pushed out of “comfort zones” and coping well, building trust in others, connecting with and forming solid relationships/ friendships with other participants, establishing networks and successfully completing two difficult physical challenges.
73% – have more confidence to stand up for what they believe in
87% – feel good about their future
93% – are able to think through and solve problems faced
93% – acknowledge they are a role model to others
93% – think they can make a positive difference in their community
83% – feel able to create a positive future for themselves
Participant Feedback
Most valuable parts of the program
Kokoda Trek – challenge, porters and shared history. Exposure to another Indigenous culture
Kimberley Trek – cultural connection, valuing different styles of leadership from “TJ and the boys”, trust and teamwork
Personal development and increased resilience, self-confidence and self-awareness Improved skills in teamwork and communication
Increased emphasis on Indigenous Leadership including history and culture and interacting with Indigenous speakers as part of the program
Being able to connect with each other more on a cultural level during the Kimberley Trek
Areas for Improvement
Program Model
Design – integrate experiential learning and adventure based program underpinnings with Indigenous leadership principles and values
Delivery – Increase the use of Indigenous facilitators and increase participant input into development and delivery
Program Content
Indigenise the curriculum by using “real life’ stories/examples of leadership challenges experienced by Indigenous leaders
Physical and cultural preparedness pre trek Consideration given to changing the delivery of the two treks in the future
Program Development and Management
Review of participant selection processes
Consider Role of Mentors – not needing to participate in all aspects of the IYLP
All Program Management and facilitation roles should either be Indigenous or have demonstrated cultural competency
Ensure revised model for 2012 and beyond is appropriately resourced and supported
Review the Evaluation Tools and Process
Self-assessment of leadership skills and resilience at start and end of program
Ensure agreed “Indigenous leadership competencies” determined at the beginning of the program are included in the evaluation tools
“I still have a lot of things I would like to do to further myself in my leadership…this program has boosted my confidence and self-awareness and I can work on them [skills] in my community and teach others. I’m more motivated, I have goals now that I can achieve, I’m more confident and I am more likely to take risks because I believe in what I can do.”
“Every single phase of the IYLP gave me initiative to be a leader. Unlike many programs that only tell you how to be a leader you were able to physically and mentally walk through different aspects of leadership in many different contexts.”
Please find the report attached.
