VPRS 18013 Committee Records

Full description

This series consists of minutes and some agenda papers of various committees at Winlaton Youth Training Centre (VA 5093) and Nunawading Youth Residential Service (VA 5214) from 1984 to 1992.

Minutes were created for the following committees:
- Executive
- Chief and Senior Youth Officers
- Night Staff
- Admitting Office Staff
- School Council.

This Executive Committee consisted of the senior managers at the centre who met weekly to discuss policy issues and major problems. This set of minutes, ranging from 1984-1992, is incomplete and only some minutes include an agenda. All include a list of those present. Issues discussed include visits from the State Board of Education, staff breaks, trainee outings and security measures.

The Chief and Senior Youth Officers committee met fortnightly to discuss issues and problems affecting the day to day running of the residential sections. This set of minutes, ranging from 1984-1992, is incomplete and only some minutes include an agenda. All include a list of those present. Examples of the issues discussed include the running of Triad Groups, the provision of staff uniforms and the taking of meal breaks by staff.

The Night Staff meetings were attended by the admitting office staff and youth officers who worked on night duty at the centre. It met fortnightly to discuss issues and problems affecting the running of the centre at night. Examples of the issues discussed include meal breaks for night staff and security measures. This set of minutes, ranging from 1985-1992, is incomplete and only some minutes include an agenda. All include a list of those present.

The Admitting Office Staff met 3-4 times a year to discuss issues and problems affecting the running of the admitting office. Examples of the issues discussed include changes in admitting office procedures and security measures. This set of minutes, ranging from 1986-1990, is incomplete and only some minutes include an agenda. All include a list of those present.

The School Council meetings consisted of the School Principal, teachers, youth officers and trainees. The staff met several times a year to discuss issues and problems affecting the running of the Education Centre. Examples of the issues discussed include new programs, class timetables, disciplinary measures and excursions. This set of minutes, ranging from 1987-1992, is incomplete and only some minutes include an agenda. All include a list of those present.