Who is this for? What does the training cover?
A two day training course for new youth workers and anyone who wants to update their skills.
The course will provide an overview of:
- 'Youth Work 101' - exploring the purpose and practice of youth work
- Duty of care & ethics in youth work
- Engaging young people
- Understanding and responding to drug and alcohol issues for young people
- Understanding and responding to mental health issues for young people
- Managing challenging behaviours
- Self-care for youth workers
Survival Training is designed to give an overview of the major elements that make up current youth work. In covering the above topics, we also include elements of youth work philosophies and inclusive practice principles, and encourage participants to reflect on their own practice.
The program includes a mixture of group activities, discussion and presentations. Each session is run by a specialist in their area, who has a youthwork background. Each participant receives an extensive resource folder.
There are also opportunities to meet and network with other youth workers from across NSW.
When
2012 courses:
- Sydney CBD: 20-21 March 2012 Almost full!
- Parramatta: July 2012
- Sydney CBD: 13-14 November 2012
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)
- $125 for YAPA members (conditions apply - see booking page)
- $250 for non-members.
How to book
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/youthwork/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.
