The Youth Worker Practice Network (YWPN) is a Community of Practice for youth workers in the ACT. The YWPN is coordinated by the Youth Coalition of the ACT, and advised by a group of experienced youth work practitioners from a range of community organisations and youth programs.

All youth workers in the ACT & surrounding region are invited to apply for membership to the Youth Worker Practice Network.

‘Youth Worker’, for the purpose of membership in the YWPN, is defined as:

• A worker currently employed in a role where their job title or position description includes ‘youth worker’, or
• A worker currently employed in a role where they work with young people (aged 12-25), and utilise youth work skills.

Aims of the Youth Worker Practice Network

The Youth Worker Practice Network will:

• Bring together new and experienced youth practitioners from a range of programs and organisations working with young people in the ACT;