Industry Training & Professional Development

Code of Ethics for Youth Workers

This one day training workshop will assist those who work with young people to develop their understanding of ethical practices – based on the Code of Ethics for Youth Workers in WA – and apply this knowledge in their work. 

By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: 

• List the advantages and disadvantages of having a Code of Ethics 

• Discuss the principles of the Code of Ethics for Youth Workers in WA 

• Reflect upon their own ethical behaviour 

• Practice decision making using the Code 

• Develop ideas on how to ensure the Code is embedded in their own, their teams and their organisations work 

• Challenge unethical behaviour 

Method 

The training session will be interactive and based on adult learning principles. If booking as an organisation, you will be encouraged to provide relevant scenarios that require ethical decisions for case studies to use in the training, to best suit your organisations context. 

Participants 

The training will aim to benefit all staff who support young people.  

Venue and Catering 

If booking as an organisation, your organisation will be responsible for providing a venue that is appropriate for the number of participants, as well as basic equipment such as a data projector, screen, whiteboard, speakers and internet. 

The training schedule provides for a morning tea and lunch break, as well as a short break in the afternoon. Youth Work WA do not provide catering, so this would need to be self funded by the organisation or individual participants.

Dates  

Please fill in the EOI form or email us to arrange a date: connect@youthworkwa.org.au

Cost 

The organisational rate for up to 20 participants - a full days training (9am -4pm) is $ 2,950.00

The cost includes 2 x trainers and the following resources for participants: 

• 2 (two) posters of the Code of Ethics 

• 2 (two) posters of the Code of Ethics written especially for young people 

• 5 (five) sets of Code of Ethics flip cards

• Individual Certificates of Attendance.  

We also hold 'open sessions' where individuals can register and attend alongside other Youth Workers and students. The cost for individuals to register for an open session are: $185 standard, $165 Youth Work WA Member, $125 student. Individuals registering for open sessions will receive:

• Individual Certificate of Attendance  

• Flip cards can be purchased for $40 per set