Discussion papers
What is Youth Work?
Establishing a Professional Body for Youth Work Aotearoa New Zealand?
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Potential Risks and Benefits of Establishing a Professional Body for Youth Work in Aotearoa NZ
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Welcome

Kia ora, welcome...
The National Youth Workers
Network Aotearoa is the umbrella organisation for youth work in Aotearoa New
NYWNA is committed to promoting youth work to be recognised as a unique and professional practice and encouraging all New Zealanders to treasure and invest in this absolute necessary practice in supporting young peoples’ well-being and development.
NYWNA believes that both voluntary and paid youth workers as essential resources in every community. We recognise that the youth work sector in
Aotearoa New
Latest in the forum: Professionalisation of Youth Work / Supporting Maori Youth Workers / Boot Camps / etc. – come and add your ideas to these and other important discussions!
Latest News
29 Jun 2009 - youth Mentoring conference
12th and 13th August More…
3 Jun 2009 - TOHU Project Launched
The TOHU project is focused on up skilling the existing workforce and supporting individual youth workers to gain a nationally recognised qualification. More…
18 May 2009 - DIA Youth Worker Training Scheme - feedback requested
NYWNA is seeking feedback on ideas to improve access to and effective use of the YWTS More…
1 May 2009 - Youth workers launch campaign for a return to core principles
British youth workforce have signed up to a campaign calling for a return to traditional youth work values. More…
29 Apr 2009 - UPDATED: Submissions on CYPF Act Amendment Bill
A copy of the submission supported by NYWNA is available here. More…

