Panyappi program

• Reach:

  SA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  Yes

Overview

The Panyappi program is a mentoring program specifically for Indigenous young people aged 10-18 living in the Adelaide area. The program aims to reduce the incidence of high risk behaviours and criminal acts. The project aims to break the cycle of negative behaviours and provide support and opportunities for the young Indigenous people whereby self-esteem, identity and a sense of direction in life are developed and monitored by appointed mentors. The project is based on culturally appropriate protocols which allow the young people to connect with Indigenous lines of respect to Elders. The project has been evaluated both nationally and internationally.

Abstract adapted from Metropolitan Aboriginal Youth and Families (MAYFS)

Contacts

Lisa Kambouris
Metropolitan Aboriginal Youth and Family Services
Parks Community Centre
2-46 Cowan Street
Angle Park SA 5010
Ph: (08) 8243 5733
Fax: (08) 8243 5744

Related publications

Nancarrow H (2008)

Indigenous family violence prevention forum report, 2008.

Mackay (QLD): Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research

• Links
• View report: Indigenous family violence prevention forum report, 2008 (PDF - 453.4 KB)
• View website: Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research

Evaluated publications

Stacey K (2004)

Panyappi Indigenous youth mentoring program: external evaluation report.

Adelaide: Panyappi, Metropolitan Aboriginal Youth Team, SA Department of Human Services

• Links
• View website: Government of South Australia

Links

• View information: Australian Youth Mentoring Network - Panyappi
• View information: Department for Communities and Social Inclusion - Metropolitan Aboriginal Youth and Families (MAYFS)