Youth Work WA

25/08/2026

🏆 Do you know a champion of youth work?

Nominations for the 2026 WA Youth Work Awards are now open!

>> https://bit.ly/nominateayouthworker2026

This is your chance to recognise an outstanding youth worker whose passion, dedication and commitment to young people deserves to be celebrated.

Think of the youth workers who go above and beyond - who advocate, inspire, create change and make a lasting impact on the young people they work alongside. 💛

Applications from previous nominees and self-nominations are encouraged.

Nominate your champion today!

📅 Nominations close Wednesday, 9 September 2026.

19/08/2026

🏆 Announcing the 2026 WA Youth Work Awards!

WA’s biggest celebration of youth work is back for 2026! Join us for an unforgettable evening honouring the passion, dedication and impact of youth workers across Western Australia.

✨ Nominations are now open! https://bit.ly/nominateayouthworker2026

Know an exceptional youth worker who deserves to be celebrated? Nominate them by Wednesday, 9 September 2026.

Help us shine a spotlight on those making an outstanding contribution to young people and communities across WA. 💛

📅 Friday, 13 November 2026
⏰ 6.00 pm–10.00 pm
📍 3SIX5, 365 Newcastle Street, Northbridge

13/08/2026

Watch this space ... 👀

31/07/2026

The committee has been busy working on Youth Work WA’s new strategic plan. More to share soon 👀👀

25/07/2026

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Our annual Achiever Awards celebrated its 36th year and was held today at Perth Town Hall. The ceremony recognised a record number of 65 inspiring young Western Australians who have had a care experience and are undertaking further education and training. Congratulations to all the 2026 Achiever Award winners and finalists! To find out more about the winners and finalists, visit https://docsm.au/4wuWMYn
Edith Cowan University (ECU)

16/07/2026

10/07/2026

Episode 1 of the Youth Work WA Podcast is now live.

Our first guest is Dr John Sutcliffe, Lecturer and Youth Work Course Coordinator at Edith Cowan University. We discuss youth worker wellbeing, what sustains long careers in the sector, the social media ban, and the ECU Youth Work degree.

Also, available on Spotify- link in comments

Welcome to the first episode of the Youth Work WA Podcast — convers...

07/07/2026

Introducing the Youth Work WA Podcast — real conversations with the people shaping youth work in Western Australia.

Episode 1 features Dr John Sutcliffe, Lecturer in Youth Work, Community & Human Services at Edith Cowan University — dropping this Friday!

Available on YouTube & Spotify

04/07/2026

10.07.2026

04/06/2026

🎉 Help Us Refresh Youth Work WA Memberships

As Youth Work WA approaches 20 years of supporting, connecting, and advocating for youth workers across Western Australia, we’re taking the opportunity to refresh our membership records.

Over the years, many people have changed roles, organisations, or moved into different areas of the sector. To ensure our membership list remains current and reflects those who want to stay connected, we’re inviting members to renew their registration.

If you haven’t completed a membership registration within the last two years, or you’re unsure if your membership is current, please take a few minutes to register again and update your details.

📅 Membership renewals close on 30 June 2026.

After this date, memberships that have not been renewed will no longer be considered active, and a new application will be required to rejoin.

Refreshing our records will help us strengthen communication with the sector and ensure members continue receiving updates, opportunities, events, and information relevant to youth work in WA.

🔗 Renew your membership link in comments

💡 We recommend using your personal email address so your membership remains with you throughout your career, regardless of where you work.

Thank you for being part of the Youth Work WA community.