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Keep your finger firmly on the pulse of Scotland’s youth work sector with our news, events & blogs library. You’ll get the top stories, best training opportunities and insightful comment from across the sector.

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National Youth Work Conference 2026
This year’s National Youth Work Conference will take place in Glasgow on Monday 2nd November. The theme is Before Crisis: Youth Work and Young People’s Mental Health. Book your place now!
Participative Democracy Certificate Training
We’re running a FREE online training session from 10am to 12pm on 23rd September to provide more details about the award and how it can be used in different contexts and situations.

YouthLink Scotland Members Network: Exploring European Youth Work
Bookings are now open for our third meeting of 2026, exploring European youth work with the British Council, the incoming UK National Agency for Erasmus+. Online - 17th September - 11am to 12.30pm.

Hate Crime and Prejudiced Based Behaviours Training
This in-person session is an opportunity to learn about what prejudiced-based behaviours look like, the impact they can have and what to do when we encounter them as youth workers. Edinburgh - 10am-2pm - 28th September.

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Are We Really Listening to One Another?
In a distracted world, do young people feel truly heard? "Are We Really Listening?" is a global study exploring modern communication, who young people are listening to, and who listens to them. Open to all ages, it sheds light on vital cross-generational connections and connection today. 
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  26 August, 2026

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Supporting Children and Young People Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis - Survey
This survey is for practitioners and organisations involved in supporting children and young people experiencing a mental health crisis (aged 12–18, or up to 25 for care-experienced young people) in any capacity. The findings will support the implementation of the Supporting Children and Young People Experiencing Mental Health Crisis Framework. The deadline for responses is 16th September.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing, Research
  • Date:  26 August, 2026

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Financial Hardship Delaying Major Life Milestones for Young People
Trusell's survey of more than 4,700 young people aged 16 to 25 across the UK found that financial pressures are forcing young people to delay major life milestones such as moving out, learning to drive and buying a home, while millions are cutting back on essentials including food and toiletries in order to get by.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  26 August, 2026

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International Opportunities & Resources
Check out the latest European and international training opportunities and youth work resources.
  • Topic:  International
  • Date:  26 August, 2026

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Ben Macpherson Steps Down from Ministerial Role
Ben Macpherson MSP has stepped down as Scotland’s Minister for Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education, with YouthLink Scotland paying tribute to his commitment to and support for the youth work sector.
  • Date:  25 August, 2026

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What Makes Learning Engaging?
Young people will pay attention and learn more if we make lessons more engaging. Those are the words of the My Rights, My Say Young Advisors in their latest report on inclusive learning. A must-read for anyone working with children and young people with additional support needs in schools.
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  25 August, 2026

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New Project Calls for Action to End Child Homelessness as Numbers Hit Record High
Scotland is in the grip of a housing emergency. Over 10,000 children are now trapped in temporary accommodation that is often unsuitable and harmful – a record high. A pioneering new project, bringing together organisations, campaigners and people with lived experience will drive change to end child homelessness in Scotland.
  • Topic:  Housing/Homelessness
  • Date:  25 August, 2026

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Supporting the Bairns' Hoose Model
Scotland’s Bairns’ Hooses will be supported with Scottish Government multi-year funding from the next year to help them better plan for the future and ensure that every child who needs its services can access those by 2031.
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  25 August, 2026

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The Rule of Law - For Everyone
Through a social media campaign, interactive challenges and competitions, RoL Models encourages young people to explore what the Rule of Law means to them, understand how it shapes their everyday lives and become RoL Models in their own communities.
  • Date:  25 August, 2026

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Pause Think Grow
Link Academy are recruiting Volunteer Peer Mentors who have navigated the criminal justice system and feel able to use their own experience to support other young people aged 11-13 for the Pause, Think, Grow programme. You will be part of a friendly, supportive team, helping young people reflect on their choices, cope with challenging situations, and build confidence for the future.
  • Topic:  Crime, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  25 August, 2026

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Professor Ted Milburn CBE
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Professor Ted Milburn CBE, a towering figure in the history of youth work and community education in Scotland, whose contribution over many decades simply cannot be underestimated.
  • Topic:  Corporate
  • Date:  20 August, 2026

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Vaping Linked to Respiratory Problems and Smoking in Children, Major Review Finds
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has undertaken one of the most comprehensive reviews to date on the impact of vaping on children and young people, reporting consistent evidence between vaping, respiratory health and subsequent cigarette smoking.
  • Date:  20 August, 2026

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