Reconnect Action Research Induction Kit

Action Research is a key component of Reconnect and the Newly Arrived Youth Support Service (NAYSS).  Reconnect and NAYSS use the Participatory Action Research model as a tool for reflective practice and continual service improvement for young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. It involves people who are affected as active participants to bring about change and improvement in our services.  Cycles provide a useful way of thinking about and describing an Action Research process. Each cycle is made up of four phases - Observe, Reflect, Plan and Act. 

This induction kit is designed to support Reconnect and Newly Arrived Youth Support Service (NAYSS) workers to incorporate Action Research in their day to day work.  The kit includes an overview of the Action Research process, as well as tips and checklists.  It is designed to be an easy to use resource for undertaking Action Research.

This induction kit draws heavily from the Reconnect Action Research Kit written by Phil Crane and Leanne Richardson (2000)