Table 3.3 provides an overview of stakeholder views of youth program infrastructure by community. Stakeholders viewed infrastructure as adequate in most EKYSN communities. A main point of concern among youth workers was the availability of funds to purchase activity based resources, such as basketballs, footballs, craft supplies etc. Additionally youth workers identified a need to have transport available in order to run activities such as weekend camps and activities. It is noted that the EKYSN has funded 4WDs for most remote youth workers as well as buses in Kununurra and Wyndham. The buses cannot be used for off-road driving and there may be limitations to use of 4WDs that are no longer compliant with new child restraint laws in WA. Viewed as Community Key points adequate Basketball court is a good resource New youth centre to be constructed, at which Balgo Yes point youth infrastructure would be 'all fine' A community swimming pool would help Basketball court is a good resource Billiluna Yes New youth centre is good, and has not been damaged in the year since it was renovated centre recently reopened Halls Creek Yes Previously had tennis courts centre has pool table, trampoline, television, basketball, etc. Kalumburu Yes More staffing and equipment is needed to better utilise this space Youth services hub is fantastic, but could be better utilised. Currently very few activities Kununurra Yes use this space. Location of the centre was an issue for some service providers. Youth centre allows for many activities to be delivered, but is in disrepair and poorly located No No current youth worker in Mulan Not many activities for females Basketball court uncovered and without lights, so only useable for a short part of the Ringer Soak No day Half an oval, no pool, no gym Multipurpose centre built Warmun Yes Pipeline of infrastructure in progress following floods in 2011 Recreation centre, enclosed basketball court Wyndham Yes and community pool are all good resources Source: The Consulting Group 2012 based on stakeholder feedback.
Table 3.3 provides an overview of stakeholder views of youth program infrastructure by community. Stakeholders viewed infrastructure as adequate in most EKYSN communities. A main point of concern among youth workers was the availability of funds to purchase activity based resources, such as basketballs, footballs, craft supplies etc. Additionally youth workers identified a need to have transport available in order to run activities such as weekend camps and activities. It is noted that the EKYSN has funded 4WDs for most remote youth workers as well as buses in Kununurra and Wyndham. The buses cannot be used for off-road driving and there may be limitations to use of 4WDs that are no longer compliant with new child restraint laws in WA. Community Viewed as adequate Key points Balgo Yes Basketball court is a good resource New youth centre to be constructed, at which point youth infrastructure would be 'all fine' A community swimming pool would help Billiluna Yes Basketball court is a good resource New youth centre is good, and has not been damaged in the year since it was renovated Halls Creek Yes centre recently reopened Previously had tennis courts Kalumburu Yes centre has pool table, trampoline, television, basketball, etc. More staffing and equipment is needed to better utilise this space Kununurra Yes Youth services hub is fantastic, but could be better utilised. Currently very few activities use this space. Location of the centre was an issue for some service providers. No Youth centre allows for many activities to be delivered, but is in disrepair and poorly located No current youth worker in Mulan Not many activities for females Ringer Soak No Basketball court uncovered and without lights, so only useable for a short part of the day Half an oval, no pool, no gym Warmun Yes Multipurpose centre built Pipeline of infrastructure in progress following floods in 2011 Wyndham Yes Recreation centre, enclosed basketball court and community pool are all good resources Source: The Consulting Group 2012 based on stakeholder feedback.
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