Youth Work

In line with our Strategic Plan for 2008-2012 we will continue to engage with policy makers, government departments, national institutions and other structures on issues relating to the continued implementation of the Youth Work Act 2001 and the National Youth Work Development Plan.

Youth Work Act 2001

Ensure that the interests of the voluntary youth sector are represented and our views influence the implementation of the Youth Work Act 2001, particularly ensuring diversity of provision through:

* Achieving significant and measurable progress towards developing comprehensive, diverse youth work provision for all young people at local level

National Youth Work Development Plan

Advocate for the full implementation of the current National Youth Work Development Plan and for the development of its successor by:

* Ensuring significant and measurable progress is made towards the full implementation of the National Youth Work Development Plan

National Youth Work Strategy

Work towards the development, implementation and resourcing of a national youth work strategy, ensuring the needs of the voluntary youth sector are prioritised and resourced by:

* Facilitating the development of a National Youth Work Strategy

National Youth Work Advisory Committee

Ensure that the interests of the voluntary youth sector are represented and our views influence the development of the policies of relevant government departments and statutory bodies by:

* Ensuring that NYWAC is functioning effectively