My-Peer Toolkit

Summary The Camp Participant Monitoring Tool has been specifically designed for camp or retreat-based programs and has been tested within a peer support camp for young people. This tool collects data for each individual attending camp, enables consolidation of data at a group level and allows analysis of trends over several camps or retreats.

Summary The Guide to Content Analysis describes how to analyse data collected through online discussion forums. Online discussion forums are rich in data including information about why young people like a program or service, what issues they are confronting, how well they are coping, what coping strategies they are using, what has changed for them […]

Summary The Drop-In Session Log Sheet is a structured debriefing tool for program staff and/or volunteers to record attendance and key events during a drop-in program session. If used on a regular basis, the tool could enable staff and/or volunteers to monitor change within a group of participants and to highlight specific areas requiring action. […]

Summary Program coordinators can collect direct feedback about a program by starting new evaluation discussion threads asking forum users targeted questions. Only one question should be asked at a time. This is less formal than an online survey and may increase the number of responses received.

Summary Group Artwork is an activity that can be used for a number of purposes including evaluation. The activity appeals to creative individuals who prefer to express themselves and communicate through art rather than written or verbal speech. Group artwork promotes teamwork and encourages participants to explore their creative abilities as a group. The resulting […]

Summary Journal Writing is a tool is for gathering qualitative data which helps to monitor how the program impacts on the participants’ lives over time. The journal is to be completed each week during the program hours. Questions or prompts are given to participants to help structure the writing process.

Summary The Long Term Outcomes Tool is an online survey for young people who have completed a program. It can also be customised for young people who may still be involved in the program as a peer supporter or peer educator. The tool explores long term changes in attitudes, employment/study, knowledge, support, mental health, problem […]

Summary My Support Map is an activity designed to assess young people’s access to support and to monitor changes or growth in a young person’s support network.

Summary The Short Term Impacts Tool is an online survey for young people who are participating in a program. The tool explores the dimensions emotional well-being, social support, future thinking, communication skills, and problem solving skills. Additional questions can be added depending on needs.

Summary The Weekly Monitoring Tool is designed to monitor the progress and development of each participant. Areas include communication and problem solving skills, confidence, self esteem, peer support, healthy relationships, knowledge, self efficacy, positive thinking and positive self concept.