My career as a youth worker has always pushed the boundaries. Whether it was pushing social workers in family services work to listen to the voice of the young people in the clientele or getting local government youth services to use more social media I have always pushed for the next evolution in working with young people. […]
Welcome to 2015! Woo Hoo. Well 2014 throughout Australia and indeed the world saw youth work under the pump. In Australia we saw funding and service provision cuts to deplorable standards making many youth workers question if they are in the right industry. In the UK we saw the Early Day Motion 488 and the […]
Christmas present ideas for an Ultimate Youth Worker Twas the week before Christmas and if your like me, your wondering what to get for some of your youth work family. It needs to be something to help them grow. Something witty. Something that won’t break the bank. We believe that one of the best Christmas […]
I have been speaking to a lot of youth workers in the slow grind to the end of the year and it seems we are all losing motivation. It is always a tough grind to the end of the year however this year seems to have upped the ante. Many youth workers we speak to […]
Plans are important I was talking with a student of mine today about the need for youth workers to have plans. Career plans. Professional development plans. Self-care plans. Plans for working with clients. Plans for networking. Plans, plans, plans. It dawned on me as I said this that most youth workers I know don’t really […]
Do you have what it takes to become part of the Ultimate Youth Worker team? Our vision Highly trained youth workers Personal and professional development opportunities Strengthened professional youth sector Our mission Ultimate Youth Worker is an Australian company devoted to strengthening youth workers locally, nationally and internationally. We provide practical support, ongoing professional development and training […]
The Story of Ultimate Youth Worker: Where Passion, Principles and Professionalism Meet At Ultimate Youth Worker, we believe in the incredible potential of youth workers to change lives—and in the importance of supporting the people who dedicate their careers to supporting young people. Founded in Australia, we are a social enterprise committed to strengthening the […]
Over the years we have been asked heaps of questions about who we are and what we do. Instead of answering these questions individually we decided to write this FAQ’s page to let everyone in on all the goss that makes Ultimate Youth Worker tick. So here are the most common questions we have been […]
Consultancy? Yes, because even the best organisations and youth workers need a little extra support from time to time. From writing policy and doing research to staff training and supervision the consultants at Ultimate Youth Worker are the most highly qualified and experienced in the youth sector. Our consultancy services are designed to help you realise your […]
Research That Drives Real Impact Evidence-informed solutions for the youth and community sector In today’s fast-changing funding environment and practice landscape, research isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re applying for grants, refining your services, or demonstrating impact to stakeholders, quality research is key to staying relevant and effective. At Ultimate Youth Worker, […]