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Members Network – Youth Work and the Great Social Media Debate

What do you think about a social media ban for under 16s? What will be the impact for young people and what are the issues that the youth work sector need to engage with right now? Come and take part in the online discussion from 11am to 12.30pm on 19th March.

Let's Talk About Online

Conversations make a difference! Join this training from 2pm to 3.30pm on 23rd March to explore how to chat to young people about what’s happening in their online lives.

Youth Work Manifesto

The manifesto sets out three national commitments Scotland must make to ensure every young person can thrive through access to high-quality youth work. Together, they represent the foundation of a stronger, fairer youth work system: guaranteed by law, universally accessible, and sustained by investment.

The Link Magazine 2025

The latest edition of The Link shines a light on how youth work across Scotland is creating safer spaces and stronger futures for young people.

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Urgent Action Needed to Strengthen Community Paediatrics in Scotland, Says New Report

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) calls for investment, data improvements and a sustainable community workforce to better support vulnerable children and families in Scotland.

Topic: Health & Wellbeing
Date: 15 May, 2025

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Nae Danger: No Knives, Better Lives Active Bystander Package

We’re excited to announce the launch of our refreshed Nae Danger Active Bystander Package - a practical, youth-led resource designed to help practitioners support young people in taking safe, confident action when they witness harm or risk in their communities.

Topic: Crime, Prevention & Early Intervention
Date: 7 May, 2025

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Top Trends from the Latest Look at the UK’s Media Lives

Ofcom's Media Use and Attitudes and Media Lives reports – of which the adults’ research is now in its twentieth year - highlight online and media use by asking children and adults across the UK about the role that tech and media play in their lives.

Topic: Digital Youth Work
Date: 7 May, 2025

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New Wave of Youth Arts Funding Benefits Thousands of Young Scots

Scotland’s dynamic youth arts and youth work community is set to benefit from more than £725,000 through the latest round of the Youth Arts Open Fund, aimed at empowering children and young people through creativity, self-expression, and accessible arts experiences.

Topic: Arts, Funding
Date: 7 May, 2025

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Volunteers' Week - Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th June

Volunteers Week will be here in no time! There's lots of inspiration and downloads to help you start planning how you say thank you this June..

Topic: Rights, Participation & Volunteering
Date: 7 May, 2025

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Vote for Your Favourite Scottish Charity Awards Finalist

This year’s shortlist includes 42 individuals and organisations from charities and voluntary groups across the country following a record-breaking number of nominations.

Topic: Rights, Participation & Volunteering
Date: 6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Inclusion & Prevention category for the National Youth Work Awards

Meet the Finalists: Inclusion & Prevention

Youth workers are ideally placed to identify and address risk-taking behaviour, ensuring young people understand the consequences of their actions and the implications for the people they care for. Let’s meet our finalists!

Topic: National Youth Work Awards
Date: 6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Equality & Diversity category for the National Youth Work Awards

Meet the finalists: Equality & Diversity

This year’s finalists demonstrate the incredible power youth work has to bring people together and to celebrate our differences in the communities we share.

Topic: Equality, National Youth Work Awards
Date: 6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Recognising Skills and Achievement category for the National Youth Work Awards

Meet the finalists: Recognising Skills & Achievement

Youth workers are part of education. They help young people to develop the knowledge, achievement and skills to reach their potential in learning, life and work, and face the future with confidence.

Topic: National Youth Work Awards
Date: 6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Youth Worker of the Year category for the National Youth Work Awards

Meet the finalists: Youth Worker of the Year

These finalists are respected by young people, youth workers and partners alike. They embody the skills, knowledge and values of youth work, making sure that young people have the opportunity to learn and develop.

Topic: National Youth Work Awards
Date: 6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Team of the Year category for the National Youth Work Awards

Meet the finalists: Team of the Year

There’s no denying that some of the best youth work happens in partnership. Our nominees are empowering staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality youth work services together.

Topic: National Youth Work Awards
Date: 6 May, 2025

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Finalists in the Volunteer Youth Worker category for the National Youth Work Awards

Meet the finalists: Volunteer Youth Worker

Did you know that youth work volunteers across Scotland give 13 million hours of their time each year. These finalists are creating opportunities for young people to realise their potential and supporting their achievements.

Topic: National Youth Work Awards
Date: 6 May, 2025

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