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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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Members Network - Research Special
This will be an opportunity to meet and hear from members of the Scottish Youth Work Research Steering Group.
National Youth Work Conference 2024
Join us at the National Youth Work Conference on Tuesday 5th November in Glasgow where we’ll be examining how youth work’s early interventions not only repairs but prevents fractures in our communities. 

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New Report Highlights Importance of Cyber Resilience Discussion for Young People in Scotland
The report illustrates the key role youth workers have to play in supporting young people stay safe and supported online.
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Youth Work and Civic Engagement – International Policy Perspectives
This online Convention will bring together international perspectives to explore the enabling power of youth work in creating and sustaining young people’s civic engagement. Online, 28th August, 9.30am - 1.30pm

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Link Magazine Autumn 2023
The Autumn 2023 edition of the Link Magazine is out now, exploring the profound impact and influence of Scotland's Youth Work Sector and Practice.
  • Topic:  Arts, Digital Youth Work, Education, Skills & Employability, Health & Wellbeing, Imagine a Man, International, Learning for Sustainability, No Knives Better Lives, Outdoor Learning, Policy & Influencing, Positive Masculinity, Poverty, Power of Youth, Prevention & Early Intervention, Research, Rights, Participation & Volunteering, Training & Development, Violence
  • Date:  31 October, 2023

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National Youth Work Induction Checklist Review 2023
Take our survey and help review and refresh the National Youth Work Induction Checklist to make sure the topics covered are the most relevant to youth workers and young people.The survey will close on 24th November.
  • Topic:  Active Youth Work
  • Date:  30 October, 2023

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Support for Young People Affected by Drugs
A service which provides support for young people affected by substance use in their family is being expanded to six new areas of Scotland.
  • Topic:  Addiction, Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  30 October, 2023

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Bright Green Future
A free 6-month youth environmental education and empowerment course run by the Centre for Sustainable Energy. Apply now!
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  30 October, 2023

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#LetUsOut
Outdoor residential learning provides young people with rich life-changing experiences that build resilience, self-confidence and a deeper connection to the natural world. Let’s make it a reality for all children in England, Scotland and Wales. Outdoor Classroom Day is happening this week (Thursday 2nd November) - find out more and join the movement!
  • Topic:  Outdoor Learning
  • Date:  30 October, 2023

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Learning for Sustainability Credit Rating Grant - Call for Bids
SCQF welcome all bids which fall under the definition of Learning for Sustainability, however they're particularly keen to fund projects which focus on the areas of social justice and/or global citizenship.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  27 October, 2023

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2050x Fund for Young People
A unique opportunity open to all 18 to 35 year olds, based in Scotland, who have a project idea that requires some extra resources and support for projects aiming to tackle an aspect of climate change. Apply by 6th November.
  • Topic:  Funding, Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  26 October, 2023

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2050 Climate Group Young Leaders Development Programme
Help the 2050 Climate Group widen access to their young leaders development programme by taking part in their surveys.
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability
  • Date:  26 October, 2023

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Cost of Living Survey - Your Feedback Matters
Help to inform the development of a 'National Volunteer Recruitment Campaign' as well as research, policy and practice resources that will support volunteer involving organisations. The survey closes 15th November.
  • Topic:  Poverty, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  26 October, 2023

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Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC): Child's Plan - Practice Statement
A new GIRFEC Child’s Plan Practice Statement has been published by the Scottish Government. It aims to provide practitioners with confidence, clarity and practical support to continue to implement GIRFEC. 
  • Topic:  Health & Wellbeing
  • Date:  25 October, 2023

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Payment for Care Leavers
One-off Care Leaver Payment of £2,000 to support young people transitioning from the care system into adulthood to move into more independent living.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  25 October, 2023

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Young People Urged to Apply for Job Start Payment
The Scottish Government has introduced changes to Job Start Payment, simplifying the process for young people to apply.
  • Topic:  Poverty
  • Date:  25 October, 2023

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