Aims and Objectives.
To build capacity in the Youth Work sector by facilitating the development of:
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Becoming the support and Advocacy body for Youth Work paid and voluntary in Aotearoa
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Making sure we represent the diversity of Youth Work in Aotearoa
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Youth Work as a recognised and unique profession - wages/salary, career paths, support, identity, a unique definition
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Advancing the development of Youth Work by offering support and a voice for local/regional Youth Worker Networks and national youth organisations throughout the country
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Establishing Youth Work as a nationally recognised profession and an essential volunteer practice
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Facilitating advocacy, information, advice, events and support services with Youth Workers
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Developing partnerships with Government agencies, private enterprise and other NGO’s for the benefit of Youth Work and the youth sector in Aotearoa
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Establishing a national code of ethics for youth work and accessible training opportunities for paid and voluntary youth workers
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Undertake research to further advance the development of Youth Work
