Evidence & impact
Our work is informed by what communities have told us directly. Read the consultation findings, program evaluations and evidence shaping Heeyersu's next steps.
Impact snapshot
Each figure is traceable to an approved report or consultation, with the date it was current.
500+
community members reached
Phase 2 community consultation · as at August 2026
70+
community leaders engaged in initial consultation
Phase 1 Access to Justice Community Leaders Consultation Report · as at August 2026
32+
young people engaged in the Reconnecting Youth Program
Reconnecting Youth Program evaluation · as at August 2026
14+
community and faith groups consulted
Phase 2 community consultation · as at August 2026
Reports
An evaluation of Heeyersu's 12-week Youth Reconnecting Program in Wyndham, delivered without external funding. Young people reported stronger confidence, cultural connection and hope. The report makes the case for government investment in community-led early intervention.
Related project: Reconnecting Youth Program
Drawing on consultations with 14 Karen groups in Melbourne's West, this report guides government and service providers on safety and cohesion, early intervention, referral pathways, bicultural and interpreter support, and capacity building. The Karen Community Project is now Heeyersu.
A snapshot of findings from Heeyersu's 12-week Youth Reconnecting Program, run by the Karen community in Wyndham without external funding. 35 young people registered, and nearly all survey respondents reported more confidence and hope. It calls for a funded 12-month model.
Related project: Reconnecting Youth Program
A Phase 1 report by Karen community leaders in Melbourne's West, drawn from consultations with over 70 people across 14 organisations. It sets out the barriers to justice that followed racially motivated attacks on Karen young people, and recommends culturally safe, community-led services.
A summary of the Karen Community Project's Phase 1 findings. Leaders from 14 Karen organisations in Melbourne's West describe the barriers their community faces in reaching justice and services. It also covers six key needs and recommendations for culturally safe, community-led support.
Some measures are still being verified. We would rather publish nothing than publish a number we cannot stand behind.
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