Are you ready to impact the lives of young people? This course provides you with the knowledge and skills required to work with and support 10 to 25 year olds.

The role of a youth worker is diverse, with many exciting and challenging career opportunities. You'll learn to develop and facilitate programs for young people through a range of community-based programs addressing the social, behavioural, health and welfare, developmental and protection needs of young people.

What does this mean for you?

Gain the skills and knowledge to make a real difference to the lives of younger people. You'll learn how to facilitate community-based programs and address social and welfare needs. Learn to look after the holistic welfare of children and teenagers, including their safety, emotional health and social connectivity.

What will you learn?

• How to listen to and understand young people’s problems taking into account their background and circumstances, and support them in the areas they are struggling with
• The skills to interact and work with the families and guardians of young people, to arrive at the best possible outcomes for your young client’s welfare
• How to understand and work with a variety of cultural perspectives, and promote the health and safety of young people living in these communities
• Key relationship and trust building skills
• How to assess young people, respond to their concerns and link them in with services that will assist them in meeting their needs
• Encourage youth participation, and help young people to connect with people and communities that will have a positive and healthy impact on their lives
• How to respond to critical situations, and work with youth who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness
• How to understand, work with and support young people struggling with mental distress