Outcomes Framework - Wellbeing dimension

Wellbeing – Indicators and indicative measures

Young South Australians are happy, inspired and engaged

Children have early experiences that enhance their development

• Proportion of children with special needs, birth to five years, attending approved child care services
• Proportion and number of three-year-old Aboriginal children enrolled in a quality pre-school program^[1]
• Proportion of children enrolled in a quality pre-school program in the year before attending fulltime school.

Children and young people are connected to family, friends and culture

• Proportion of children and young people participating in cultural activities
• Proportion of children and young people attending cultural venues and events^[2]
• Proportion of children and young people feeling connected to adults in their home
• Proportion of children and young people feeling connected to adults in their school
• Proportion of children and young people feeling connected to adults in their community
• Proportion of children and young people with one or more friends, in whom they can confide.

Children and young people play and participate in recreational activities

• Proportion of children and young people participating in organised activities outside of school hours^[3]
• Proportion of children and young people participating in sport or recreational physical activities.

Children and young people are leading satisfied lives

• Proportion of children and young people feeling optimistic about life
• Proportion of children and young people reporting a medium to high level of satisfaction with life
• Rate of suicide for children and young people.

[1]  The Department for Education funds early access to preschool for three year old Aboriginal children.
[2]  Cultural activities include going to a public library, art gallery, museum, or a performing arts event.
[3]  Activities include sports, music, arts and craft.