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Promote active living among young people YDU events include at least three each year that promote physical activity Increased engagement of young people in physical activity Youth Development Unit Recreation and Sport Dep’t Within existing resources Council contributes to the successful roll-out of Regional Development Victoria’s Loddon Campaspe Program for young people Identify opportunities to support implementation of Healthy Hearts program by 2019 Increased mental health awareness and decreased obesity (and related health impacts) in the Macedon Ranges Youth Development Unit $5m State Government funded by Regional Development Victoria Action Area 2: Young people feel safe Council Action Target Outcomes Lead / partners Timeframe Resources Improve access to mental and emotional health support services Advocate to pilot full-time generalist youth support worker to work flexibly, Shire-wide At least one generalist youth support worker engaged for a period of at least 24 months Conduct impact evaluation to determine ongoing need/effectiveness Increased access to specialised youth support for young people, including beyond normal work hours More timely and appropriate referrals for young people in need Youth Development Unit Schools Victoria Police Community service partners Approximately $250,000 required over 2.5 year period. External support; Federal, State and philanthropic