SEAAC consider Life satisfaction and being connected to the community to cover: Sense of belonging in Australia; Sense of being treated well by the local community; and Level of discrimination and cultural religious expression. They measure Life satisfaction and being connected to the community through the following methods:

SETTLEMENT FRAMEWORK QUESTIONNAIRE

• Q15. My family life provides a high level of support and love Y/N
• Q16. I receive support from three or more non-parent adults Y/N
• Q17. I know my neighbours and they are kind to me Y/N
• Q18. School or college provides a caring encouraging environment Y/N
• Q19. Other community groups I belong to provide a caring encouraging environment Y/N
• Q28. I feel that I fit in in Australia, that I belong here now Y/N

OUTCOMES REPORTED IN COMMENTARY FORM, including reporting through OSCAR (Online Settlement Client Activity Report) for Department of Immigration and Citizenship - used annually to 2014. For example:

• As a result of the Noble Park school program we have seen approximately 30% of participants take up the opportunities offered by SEAAC and access local services that have increased their connectivity with the local community and enhanced their self-esteem and confidence to approach new experiences.
• The forum on racial bullying Through the use of role-play, young people were then able to identify appropriate methods for reacting to taunts of racism and the importance of thinking through our actions to ensure we all treat those around us with respect and dignity.
• As a result of the Multipride sessions young people from various ethnic backgrounds have a greater respect and awareness to the 'other' and are committed to changing the school culture to create a more harmonious environment for all.
• Healthy interaction between young people who were also thrilled to have learnt a new perspective for viewing the cultural context of their peers and school community.

Sources used to compile this entry: Elaborating the Enabling Spaces Conceptual Framework [Document], Date: September 2014.