This one day training workshop will assist youth workers 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.

The training will introduce participants to the Code, and to the suite of materials developed by Youth Work WA and YACWA, aimed at embedding the Code in Youth Work practice, programs and organisations in WA. By the end of the workshops 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 and their organisations work
Challenge unethical behaviour

Participants will receive:

The Youth Work WA Code of Ethics with commentary
A poster version of the Code for display in their organisation
A poster of the Code of Ethics written especially for young people
A guide for the implementation of the Code in their organisation
A set of the Code of Ethics cards (valued at $25)

Please email connect@youthworkwa.org.au for any of the following circumstances:

- Youth Work students and individuals with special circumstances receive discounted tickets ($125). Please send your course enrolment form or stating your special circumstances.

- Booking and paying via by invoice. Please email the names of the participants and the name of the organisation to send the invoice to.

- If you are feeling unwell on the day of training, please contact Youth Work WA as soon as possible to inform of this.

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About the Trainer:

John Sutcliffe

John Sutcliffe is a lecturer in youth work at Edith Cowan University and holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Youth Work) and a Masters of Social Science (Youth Work). John has worked in the youth work field across a range of services including homelessness, local government, and education. John has worked as an outreach youth worker, case manager, team leader, and program manager over 16 years, and is currently undertaking his PhD researching the careers of long-term youth workers in Australia.