Non-recurrent projects

Jabiru REspec’s non-recurrent projects are ‘one-offs’ or ‘time limited’ projects.

These projects happen for a variety of reasons and are funded in different ways. Sometimes, the community expresses a need for a particular project. Sometimes, we see an opportunity to make something happen or offer something new. Sometimes, we organise a one-off sub-activity as part of an existing program.

Recent examples of non-recurrent projects

Arvo’s In the Park
Brisbane City Council wanted to consult with young people in the Bracken Ridge area about what events, facilities and activities they would like to see in the area in the future. Jabiru REspec, along with consulting company, Plan C, planned four events in four parks across Bracken Ridge in July 2009. Activities included climbing walls, live music performances, kite flying and opportunities for young people to perform their own acoustic and hip hop music. The project targeted 10-18 year olds and doubled as a fun, safe, free set of activities while young people could contribute to Brisbane City Council’s planning for more young-people-friendly communities.

Outreach
Jabiru REspec provided outreach activities around the Shorncliffe-Chermside area as a crime prevention strategy. The program engaged young people in activities such as sports, fishing, art and dance. It was designed to provide young people with safe and free diversionary activities on week nights, in an effort to keep young people occupied while out at night.

Volatile Substance Misuse (VSM) project
Jabiru REspec’s Volatile Substance Misuse (VSM) project involved community consultation and participation with local stakeholders about supporting those young people affected by volatile substance misuse.

The project had four points of engagement and support with the community:

  • Individual support work with young people and families
  • Diversionary activities with groups of young people
  • Community awareness and reduction of the availability of paints and solvents through retailers
  • Sector-level engagement with local community agencies to coordinate a response through existing programs.