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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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What does Covid recovery look like for young people?
What does Covid recovery look like for young people?
Director of Public Health (NHS Lothian) and Independent Chair of the Scottish Youth Work Steering Group Dona Milne writes about youth work's vital role in young people's Covid recovery.
  • Topic:  Covid-19
  • Date:  21 February, 2022

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Covid-19 Update December 2021
  • Topic:  Covid-19
  • Date:  23 December, 2021

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Joint call on access to youth work facilities
Scotland's national youth work agency and the Children and Young People's Commissioner issue warning to national and local government.
  • Topic:  Covid-19, Policy & Influencing
  • Date:  16 December, 2021

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Updated advice for youth workers regarding Omicron variant in Scotland
Get up to speed with the latest Scottish Government advice for service delivery in Scotland in light of the Omicron variant.
  • Topic:  Covid-19
  • Date:  1 December, 2021

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Scottish Youth Climate Summit
Scottish Youth Climate Summit
  • Topic:  Learning for Sustainability, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  21 November, 2021

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YouthLink Scotland calls for prominent role for youth work in Scotland's Education Recovery Action Plan
Scotland’s Education Recovery Action Plan needs to go further to ensure vital youth work support is there for young people.  
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  2 November, 2021

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COP 26 Champions Funding
  • Date:  27 October, 2021

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Covid-19 Access to Facilities October 2021
  • Topic:  Covid-19
  • Date:  27 October, 2021

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The Link Autumn 2021
Link Magazine
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability, Health & Wellbeing, Learning for Sustainability, Outdoor Learning, Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  21 October, 2021

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Youth Work Strategy
  • Topic:  Youth Work Strategy
  • Date:  27 September, 2021

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Access to Facilities September 2021
  • Topic:  Covid-19, Policy & Influencing, Rights, Participation & Volunteering
  • Date:  27 September, 2021

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Labour Market Statistics
  • Topic:  Education, Skills & Employability
  • Date:  27 August, 2021

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