Trauma-Informed Practice Symposium
There is an urgent need for the sector to respond to the physical, psychological and emotional needs of children and youth who have experienced trauma. Research indicates that adopting a trauma-informed approach to service delivery supports healing and empowers our young people.
Continue Reading→Media Release with Youth Work WA – Appropriate Anti-Bullying Program Absent in Federal Budget
YACWA and Youth Work WA call on the Federal Government to implement a secular national anti-bullying program.
Continue Reading→INTRODUCING YOUTH PRIDE NETWORK!
Do you like speaking up about issues that are important to you? Are you passionate about making Western Australia a better place for LGBTIQA+ young people from all backgrounds? Are you aged 12-25 and identify as LGBTIQA+? We’re looking for a great group of LGBTIQA+ young people to make WA a better place to be out and proud.
Continue Reading→Hong Kong International Youth Exchange Program
The Western Australian Minister for Youth, Hon Peter Tinley MLA, the Department of Communities and the Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia (YACWA) are offering twelve young Western Australians aged between 18 and 25 years the opportunity to participate in an exchange program between Hong Kong and Western Australia in October 2017.
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