The YANQ Workforce Development Project aims to develop a sustainable and vibrant youth sector workforce in Queensland, which protects and promotes young people’s rights. This requires articulation of a set of competencies, distinguished by the values, attitudes, knowledge and skills required of workers.

One of the key recommendations of the “Youth Sector in Qld” report was to develop a clear definition of youth work and its place in the youth (services) sector and this discussion paper is the first step in this process. It is designed to stimulate discussion amongst a broad spectrum of stakeholders. YANQ will also engage with education and training providers, and encourage them to contribute papers, and review articles from sector workers, which critically explore the issues. These will be produced as a limited hard copy issue of New Transitions, the YANQ youth work journal. Read the discussion paper here: What is Youth Work?