RMIT and 16 YARDS present the THE BLUEPRINT DOCUMENTARY & PANEL DISCUSSION as part of SOCIAL SCIENCES WEEK

THIS TICKETED EVENT IS FREE

When: 2:30–5:00 pm Wednesday 16 September 2026

Where: Kaleide Theatre, Building 8, RMIT, 360 Swanston Street, Melbourne.

Light refreshments provided.

The documentary considers the complex web of factors leading to youth offending and crime such as family and peer dynamics, community marginalisation, identity, mental health, and social media.  By hearing directly from young people, the documentary explores how these factors impact their behaviour, sense of belonging, and relationship with services as well as the supports they relied on to break the cycle of offending.

https://www.16yards.life/the-blueprint

The presentation will also include the launch of the new BP363 Bachelor of Social Science with majors in Youth Work and Mental Health & Wellbeing.

This event might be of interest to:

RMIT students enrolled in BP322 Bachelor of Youth Work and Youth Studies and BP112 Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). This event is an opportunity to build further understanding, develop belonging in the program and network with industry.

People working in youth justice, out of home care service, youth and family support, secondary schools and education services, mental health and therapeutic programs, community legal centres, culturally focused organisations, academia in related programs.

Broader RMIT staff and students are welcome.

Please secure your ticket before Monday 7th September as the event is likely to sell out.

If you can no longer make it, please cancel your ticket so that others can join.

Sponsors:

*16 Yards

*Social Sciences Week, Spark Grant

*RMIT University, School of Global, Urban and Social Studies

*RMIT University, Social Equity Research Centre

Contact the host of The Blueprint Documentary and Lived Experience Panel