Youth Work WA in Leederville, Western Australia, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Youth Work WA

Locality: Leederville, Western Australia, Australia

Address: PO Box 286 6902 Leederville, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.youthworkwa.org.au

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25.01.2022 [WATCH] Youth Workers Unite #9 This professional development webinar was recently hosted by Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia focusing on the impacts (and solutions) to Covid-19 in regards to accessibility and digital youth work. We were very pleased and passionate to be involved in the digital youth work presentation so we went overtime! [00:00s - 44:35s]... Young People with Disabilities and Covid-19 Presented by Madison Heady and Rebbeca May (Youth Disability Advocacy Network - YDAN) [44:35s - 2:07:44s] Digital Youth Work Presented by Zach Gibson (Youth Work WA) and James Harris (YouthWork.io) [0:56:51s] Part 1: Why Digital Youth Work? [1:01:55s] Part 2: Lessons From A Successful Drop In [1:08:39s] Part 3: Creating Aims For Digital Youth Work [1:24:44s] Digital Youth Work Q+A Watch it in full: https://youtu.be/V-1Dn_e7Nq8 *Digital Youth Work tip: Change the playback speed settings (gear icon) in YouTube.

24.01.2022 Looking for a new podcast? Check out Knowledge on Tick hosted by Josh and Nat bringing real life conversations , education and stories surrounding the fields of youth work and social work.

24.01.2022 Want the lowdown on what exactly a Bachelor degree is? Due to the number of enquiries we receive from those seeking to get into the field of Youth Work, were collobarating with @Perth Youth Workers to bring you an interactive webinar with guest presenters from Edith Cowan University (ECU) Bacehlor Of Youth Work. Check out the event link below.

23.01.2022 FREE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (Youth Workers Unite #9) The next edition of Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia free youth work PD series continues tomorrow with a 9.30am webinar on Digital Youth Work and Disability, featuring Youth Work WAs Zach Gibson, James Harris from YouthWork.io and the advocates from Youth Disability Advocacy Network - YDAN In this session youll have the chance to hear from James directly and pick his brain on how you can incorporate digital yo...uth work into your regular youth work practice. Well also hear from the some of the young advocates at the Youth Disability Advocacy Network sharing their experience of navigating lockdown over the last few months and discussing how youth services can be more accessible to young people living with disability. Registration is free via the link below

22.01.2022 Looking for a new podcast? Check out Social Reinvestment WAs podcast - Stories from the Inside.

21.01.2022 Last year we supported some research conducted by the The University of Western Australia into the experiences of sexual health training in the Pilbara. For our regional and remote Youth Workers these results shouldnt come as a surprise but certainly hope that this data can help you advocate for more locally focussed and/or based training and services in your areas. Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia The YEP Project SHQ - Sexual Health Quarters

21.01.2022 JOBS! Residential Youth Worker (Part Time) Hope Community Services Applications close: Friday 7 August... Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50217951 Youth Worker (Casual) Swan City Youth Service Applications close: Friday 24 July Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50218999 Senior Case Worker (Full Time) Uniting WA Applications close: N/A Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50221136 Youth Outreach Worker (Part Time) Mission Australia Applications close: Midnight, Monday 20 July Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50230068 Residential Youth Worker (Full Time) Mission Australia/Drug and Alcohol Youth Service - DAYS Applications close: 11:55pm, Monday 20 July Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50230227 *Some positions may not be strictly Youth Work but are related. Please read the position descriptions carefully and contact the listed representative on the job advertisement for further information.

21.01.2022 Heres a rundown by Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia about the latest updates on the Jobseeker payments. #RaiseTheRateForGood

21.01.2022 This week the Australian Government announced its funding package for the Australian youth sector. Minister for Youth and Sport, Richard Colbeck said eight youth organisations will share in an investment of $900,000 to give Australian youth a greater voice. The Australian Youth Affairs Coalition will receive a $150,000 injection to boost its efforts to underline the issues affecting youth and to encourage wider participation.... Read the full media release > https://www.health.gov.au//grants-to-strengthen-youth-advo

20.01.2022 FREE smartphone/laptop/tablet for Young People. If youre a community organisation that works with vulnerable young people aged 16-24, applications are now open for those young people to receive a FREE smartphone, laptop or tablet AND six months data. To apply, find out more > www.yacwa.org.au/ydi ... APPLICATIONS CLOSE > 5PM, 4 September

20.01.2022 Funding (up to $10k) The WA state government have released the COVID-19 Youth Recovery Grants Program 2020/2021 for projects that address one or more of the following program objectives: Develop the knowledge, confidence and skills young people need to be actively involved in community life and to respond to issues impacting on their lives.... Provide opportunities for young people to learn and develop life skills to help them to achieve their goals. Promote and/or create environments and accessible services and programs to keep young people well and promote lifelong healthy lifestyles. *Applications close: 18 March For further details contact: 0432 841 368 or [email protected]

20.01.2022 JOBS! Youth Worker (Permanent Full Time) City of Rockingham Applications close: 9am, Tuesday 8 December... Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/51017000 Youth Worker Traineeship - 50d (Full Time) Uniting WA Applications close: N/A Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/51007406 Community Development Worker (Full Time Fixed term) headspace Pilbara Applications close: 9am, Thursday 3 December Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50986803 *Some positions may not be strictly Youth Work but are related. Please read the position descriptions carefully and contact the listed representative on the job advertisement for further information.

19.01.2022 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT North Metropolitan TAFE are offering two courses in skills sets useful for those new to Youth Work practice. Courses commence on 25 August. Working in a Trauma Informed Way in the Mental Health and Community Sector skill set (EAC10)... Safety and Protection of Young People skill set (EAB87) Check out the flyers below for the full details and contact [email protected] or 9233 1129 for further information.

17.01.2022 We facilitated another one of our popular Code of Ethics training for Youth Workers today. We made the decision this year to waive our normal fees and offer this training for free as a way of getting this training to those that needed it and in light of not being able to celebrate with our usual Youth Work Awards. With a smaller group, we were able to allow time for plenty of discussion and thrashing out some of those critical ethical issues. Thanks for being a lovely bunch o...f humans and thank you to Foyer Oxford for hosting us #Professional #Ethical #YouthWork See more

16.01.2022 Do you know a Western Australian Youth Worker who is doing some outstanding work? Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia has opened nominations for the 2021 WA Youth Awards with a range of categories for Young People to be acknowledged too. We’re asking our network, youth sector organisations, the community as well as our members to consider nominating a Youth Worker in the Minister for Youth’s Most Outstanding Youth Worker category.... #ProfessionalYouthWork See more

15.01.2022 JOBS! Aboriginal Youth and Support Development Worker (50d) Full time Youth Futures WA Applications close: ... Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50159581 Youth Worker (Full time fixed term) Youth Partnership Project Applications close: Sunday 12 July Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50151213 Youth Worker MercyCare/Carlow House Applications close: Wednesday 1 July Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50105580 *Some positions may not be strictly Youth Work but related.

14.01.2022 Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia outlines its analysis of the 2020/21 State Budget and highlights key recommendations to improve outcomes for Young People post COVID-19. Click the link below for further information and to download the report (26 pages).

13.01.2022 JOBS! Youth Worker (Full Time) Wungening Aboriginal Corporation Applications close: Friday 28 August ... Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50437197 Case Worker x 2 - Reconnect (Part Time & Full Time) MercyCare Applications close: Wednesday 31 August Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50412883 Case Worker (Full Time) Centrecare Applications close: 7 September Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50445095 *Some positions may not be strictly Youth Work but are related. Please read the position descriptions carefully and contact the listed representative on the job advertisement for further information.

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12.01.2022 The WA Youth Awards (by Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia) are currently open and seeking nominations of Young People and Youth Workers who are achieving, creating or change makers across a range of categories. *Nominations close 5 March.

12.01.2022 The Balgo community is seeking to employ a Youth Worker. Watch the video and check out the link in the post below for the full details and to register an expression of interest. *Trigger warning for vegetarians/vegans

12.01.2022 Self awareness is one of the key components of being a good Youth Worker but are you really practicing this skill? Read on for reasons why Youth Workers may wish to consider therapy for themselves > https://bit.ly/3iHpNLf

12.01.2022 With TAFE fees being reduced across a number of courses and access to FREE short courses, lets support young people to make the most of this opportunity. Start here > https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au And for those seeking a pathway into Youth Work:... Certificate IV in Youth Work *** Half Price *** Diploma in Youth Work *** Half Price *** See more

11.01.2022 Figures show state schools around the country are suspending and expelling students at higher rates than ever with research suggesting that these methods do not work and make behaviour worse. "A lot of the research evidence is pointing towards the fact they might in fact exacerbate the problematic behaviour," Dr Jeffery Thomas (University of Tasmania) Read the full article > https://amp.abc.net.au/article/12447104

10.01.2022 Got a burning question about studying the Edith Cowan University (ECU) Bachelor degree one Youth Work? Comment your query below and well make sure the ECU presenters provide you an answer in this weeks live online Zoom webinar. Want to join in and watch or ask a question live? ... Click the event link below and RSVP to the Zoom link > https://facebook.com/events/s/ecu-bachelor-of-youth-work-int/403938600591392 See more

09.01.2022 We’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the Australian Association of Social Workers for their advocacy work in the Community Work sector and the development of the Equal Renumeration Order back in 2012. Read the full media release > https://bit.ly/39SYQSw

09.01.2022 Yesterday, the WA State Government launched a new crisis phone service to support young people and their families with mental health support and advice. The Emergency Telehealth Service (ETS) is facilitated by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and is available to the following people located in the metropolitan area: * children and young people,... * families and carers, * General Practitioners, * school psychologists, * teachers, * community nurses, and * health professionals The service will run from 8am to 2.30am seven days a week and can be accessed on 1800 048 636. Please refer to the website for further information and detail about the process > https://cahs.health.wa.gov.au//Emergency-Telehealth-Service Regional WA has access to the WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Emergency Tele-mental Health Service.

08.01.2022 Looking for a new podcast? Check out Ultimate Youth Workers podcast series and in particular the latest podcast "Debriefing after an incident". *Starts at 6:55secs

08.01.2022 RESOURCE (Sexual Health) Young deadly and Free have released the results for the latest Australia-wide sexual health survey of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, The GOANNA Survey 2. The survey included more than 1300 participants aged 16-29 years from urban, regional and remote parts of mainland Australia.... Here’s a quick snapshot with infographics but go to the website for further infographics and the full report > bit.ly/3kOMP2a

08.01.2022 Shout Out to Dave at Blue Beanie Projects! Make sure you show him some appreciation by reacting to his post. Because Young People deserve great Youth Workers. #YWW20 #YouthWork

08.01.2022 Youth Futures WA are seeking to employ an Aboriginal Youth Worker. Details in the post below.

08.01.2022 Nice bikes - new announcement! We recently set up a company page on LinkedIn to better connect into the professional side of the youth sector. We’ve also got a LinkedIn Youth Work WA (members only) group ready for our future online content. Let us know if you’re a current member and we’ll send you an invite.... In the meantime, come join us on LinkedIn and give our new page a FOLLOW (whether your a member or not). Simply open up LinkedIn and in the search bar type ‘Youth Work WA’ and select ‘follow’.

08.01.2022 JOBS! Senior Youth Worker - Youth (Fixed Term Part Time) City of Joondalup Youth Services Applications close: 11 January... Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/51185859 Youth Engagement Officer 1 x Casual/1 x Part Time) YMCA WA Applications close: 30 December Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/51151300 Youth Peer Training Lead (Part Time Fixed Term) MercyCare Applications close: 18 January Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/51164901 Youth Worker (Part Time) Clontarf Aboriginal College Applications close: 15 January Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/51181697 Youth Development Officer - Aboriginal (Permanent Part Time) City of Stirling Applications close: 4pm, 11 January Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/51170434 *Some positions may not be strictly Youth Work but are related. Please read the position descriptions carefully and contact the listed representative on the job advertisement for further information.

07.01.2022 JOBS! Youth Engagement Officer (Permanent Full Time) Shire of East Pilbara Applications close: N/A... Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50252595 Youth Services Coordinator (Expression of interest) Shire of East Pilbara Applications close: 4pm, Wednesday 22 July Details > http://www.eastpilbara.wa.gov.au/A/Employment-opportunities Senior Youth Officer City of Karratha Applications close: 4pm, Friday 24 July Details > https://karratha.wa.gov.au/employment/senior-youth-officer-0 Youth Officer City of Karratha Applications close: 4pm, Tuesday 21 July Details > https://karratha.wa.gov.au/employment/youth-officer Youth Workers (Casual) PCYC (WA) various locations Applications close: COB Wednesday 29 July Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50243240 Youth Events Officer (Fixed Term Part Time) YMCA WA Applications close: Friday 24 July Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50254955 Youth Worker (Full Time) Centrecare Applications close: 8pm Tuesday 28 July Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50246568 Outreach Youth Worker (Fixed Term Full Time) MercyCare Applications close: Monday 27 July Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50235226 *Some positions may not be strictly Youth Work but are related. Please read the position descriptions carefully and contact the listed representative on the job advertisement for further information.

06.01.2022 JOBS! Youth Officer [50d] (Part time Permanent) City of Kwinana/Zone Youth Space Applications close: 5pm, Monday 27 July ... Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50214521 Aboriginal Youth Support and Development worker [50d] (Full time) Youth Futures WA Applications close: N/A Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50159581 Residential Youth Worker (Casual) Mission Australia/Youth Accomodation Support Service Applications close: N/A Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50208686 Chaplain (Full time) Alta-1 Applications close: 4pm, Friday 31 July Details > https://indeedhi.re/3eh3EQ0 Youth Justice Residential Worker (Part Time) Nulsen Group Applications close: 9am, Monday 13 July Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50207529 Youth Digital Inclusion Project Officer (Part Time Fixed Term) Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia Applications close: 5pm, Tuesday 14 July Details > https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au//youth-digital-inclusion-p/ *Some positions may not be strictly Youth Work but are related. Please read the position descriptions carefully and contact the listed representative on the job advertisement for further information.

06.01.2022 Volunteer opportunity - Mandurah Connections Week Have you got some spare time on your hands to volunteer and give back to your community this festive season? Anglicare WA are currently seeking community volunteers to assist people experiencing homelessness to complete a survey during the Mandurah Connections Week in January 2021. ... There are a variety of shifts available and further information about the role is available online > bit.ly/2KlBWZI Register your interest here > bit.ly/3mBhHEz

05.01.2022 Why become a member with Youth Work WA? Membership with Youth Work WA brings together Western Australian Youth Workers in a unified voice and helps the association advocate on behalf of its members. Membership is currently free with a range of memberships available:... - Certified Practitioner - Full Member - Student Member - Associate Member Find out more about membership TODAY > https://bit.ly/39vdDzB

04.01.2022 Located in the northern corridor of the Perth metropolitan area, the City of Joondalup Youth Services team are gearing up to reopen their youth centres and services.

03.01.2022 JOBS! Senior Youth Officer City of Karratha Applications close: 4pm, Wednesday 19 August ... Details > https://karratha.wa.gov.au/employment/senior-youth-officer-1 Service Support Officer (Part time) Anglicare WA/Foyer Oxford Applications close: N/A Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50380736 Youth Support and Development Worker (Full Time) Youth Futures WA/Comet Albany Applications close: N/A Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50380660 Youth Worker (Casual) Indigo Junction Applications close: 9am, Sunday 30 August Details > https://indigojunction.org.au//2019-08-16_YouthWorker-Casu AOD Residential Youth Worker (Full time) Mission Australia/DAYS Applications close: 11:55pm, Sunday 16 August Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50367021 Senior Therapeutic Case Worker (Full time) MercyCare Applications close: Monday 31 August Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50373036 *Some positions may not be strictly Youth Work but are related. Please read the position descriptions carefully and contact the listed representative on the job advertisement for further information.

02.01.2022 To our members, we wish you a Merry Christmas (for those that celebrate) and best wishes for the new year ahead. We acknowledge and thank those services and staff who are working through this period to support young people Enjoy this time with your loved ones, your friends and your other passions. We also hope you find some ‘self time’ for to reflect, recover and recharge. ~ Youth Work WA committee ... Photo Credit: Pixel Poetry/Susie Blatchford

02.01.2022 JOBS! Youth Outreach Worker (Casual) Mission Australia Youthbeat Applications close: N/A... Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50293134 Residential Youth Worker (Casual) Mission Australia DAYS Applications close: N/A Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50293133 Residential Youth Workers & Case Managers (Full Time) Safes Places for Children Applications close: N/A Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/41124786 Youth Support and Development Worker (Full time) Youth Futures WA Applications close: N/A Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50289889 Youth Worker (Part Time) Anglicare WA Street Connect Applications close: N/A Details > https://www.seek.com.au/job/50285091 *Some positions may not be strictly Youth Work but are related. Please read the position descriptions carefully and contact the listed representative on the job advertisement for further information.

02.01.2022 Youth Workers Unite #10 Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia COVID-19 resilience & training series continues this week with a free webinar for youth workers focussing on supporting and advocating for young people experiencing racism and discrimination. 9:30am ... Thursday 13 August 2020 Register via Zoom (link in the post below) See more

01.01.2022 Yep, still doing Shout Outs to youth workers this month. Check out this post from the youth work team over at Youth Futures. #YWW20 #YouthWork