Youth Work Association (Singapore)

02/07/2026

Happy Youth Work Day! 🎉

Today, we celebrate every youth worker, mentor, volunteer, educator, and youth-serving organisation that walks alongside Singapore's young people every single day.

The work is not always visible.

The breakthroughs may not happen overnight.

But every conversation.

Every relationship.
Every moment of trust.
Every opportunity created...
changes lives.

On behalf of the Youth Work Association (Singapore), we sincerely thank Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for the Ministry of Social and Family Development and the Ministry of Law, for his thoughtful message recognising the dedication and impact of our youth work community.

As Singapore's family and social service landscape continues to transform, youth work has an increasingly important role in supporting young people, strengthening families, and building resilient communities.

We are proud to stand alongside our government partners, social service agencies, schools, community organisations, and fellow practitioners as we continue to professionalise youth work, strengthen collaboration, and invest in the next generation.

To every youth worker:
Thank you for showing up.
Thank you for believing in our young people.
Thank you for helping build a brighter future for Singapore.
Happy Youth Work Day! ❤️🇸🇬

Please take a moment to read and share Mr Eric Chua's message with your colleagues and teams.

26/04/2026

26/04/2026

A month ago, we were honoured to be invited to contribute to the COMPASS Symposium, a vital platform bringing together professionals committed to strengthening youth mental health and addiction support in Singapore.

Our President had the opportunity to speak on a panel about “Youths Living the Struggle of Drug Addiction”, alongside fellow practitioners and a courageous voice with lived experience.

The session unpacked the complex realities that young people face when navigating addiction and behavioural challenges, and the often unseen struggles that shape their recovery journeys.

The conversation underscored a shared truth: supporting youths in recovery requires more than individual effort, it calls for a coordinated, compassionate ecosystem across families, schools, and community services.

We are grateful to be part of this important dialogue and remain committed to advocating professional, collaborative, youth-centred approaches that strengthen care, deepen understanding, and create pathways for meaningful engagement and recovery.