Youth Work

Youth Work is about realizing justice for young people. It entails securing young people’s well being while recognising their moral status as human beings, their associated human rights, entitlements and obligations. The program is designed to provide academic knowledge and professionals skills for those wishing to embark on a career working with young people.

The program aims to provide:

• knowledge and skills related to the role and status of young people as a bases for youth work practice, advocacy, planning and management,
• knowledge and skills in working with young people in face-to-face situations.

Students focus upon young people’s roles in society, the family, at work and at play. The program enables students to apply classroom studies, develop vocational skills and experience, plus establish strategic networks and contacts for future employment in the youth work profession. Read more about how youth work students make a difference and secure the jobs they want.

News and events

	“Nurturing Resilience” - Seminar with Professor Michael Ungar Youth Work is hosting a public seminar by Michael Ungar, University Research Professor and Professor of Social Work at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada, and Director of the Resilience Research Centre.
	RMIT opens doors for young in the north Young people in Melbourne’s northern suburbs have better opportunities to get their foot in the door, thanks to the work of RMIT University’s Youth and Community Partnerships Group.
	How economic crisis hits the young The problems facing young people as Australia’s economy slows will be the focus of a forum at RMIT University.