Youth Action's two day training course for new youth workers, and anyone who wants to update their skills. The course will provide an overview of:

• 'Youth Work 101' - exploring the purpose and practice of youth work
• Duty of care & ethics in youth work
• Engaging young people
• Understanding and responding to drug and alcohol issues for young people
• Understanding and responding to mental health issues for young people
• Managing challenging behaviours
• Self-care for youth workers.

Survival Training is designed to give an overview of the major elements that make up current youth work. In covering the above topics, we also include elements of youth work philosophies and inclusive practice principles, and encourage participants to reflect on their own practice. The program is a mixture of group activities, discussion and presentations. Survival Training is a fantastic opportunity to meet other youth workers from across NSW.

Travel subsidies

Youth Action provides travel subsidies for our Organisation Members (youth workers) from rural areas to attend this event. Learn more and download the subsidy form here.

How to book and pay

Cost (including GST): $135pp Members/$270pp Non-members

It may be cheaper for your agency to join Youth Action and pay the members' rate. Membership fees depend on your organisation's budget for youth services. See 'Become a Member' to learn more.

Please contact [email protected] to reserve your place.

Refunds or credits? Cancellations in writing (eg. email) at least 7 days in advance will be refunded or credited in full. Refunds/credits after that date are at Youth Action's discretion depending on the circumstances.