Who is this for? What does the training cover?
A two day training course for workers with less than a year's experience and anyone who wants to update their skills.
The training will provide an overview of:
- Duty of care & ethics in youth work
- Consulting with young people
- Engaging young people
- Inclusive youth work / access & equity
- Drug & alcohol issues for young people
- Mental health issues for young people
- Managing challenging behaviours
Each session is run by an experienced youth worker and the program includes a mixture of activities, discussion and presentations.
When
2010 dates
- 2-3 March - Newcastle
- 4-5 May - Parramatta
- 3-4 August - Sydney CBD
- 2-3 November - Sydney CBD
Attendance: This is a "fulltime" training course - participants are expected to attend for the whole 2 days. Please do not book a place if this is not possible.
Cost (including GST)
- $88 for YAPA members (conditions apply - see booking page)
- $176 for non-members.
How to book
YAPA uses a BOOK NOW, PAY LATER system so that delays arranging payment do not disadvantage some people. Do not wait to arrange payment, as you may miss out.
You can only book on the online form. See the booking page at www.yapa.org.au/yapa/events/survivalform.php.
Travel subsidies
YAPA provides travel subsidies for rural YAPA Organisation Members (youth workers) to attend this event. Please read the subsidy information & application form at www.yapa.org.au/yapa/events/subsidy.php before making enquiries.
Enquiries
Joanne Bennett on ext. 3, (02) 9281 5522 or 1800 627 323 or email info@yapa.org.au.
