This is a start, please send us any extra suggestions you'd like included in the list below:

Non accredited training is any learning process that does not lead to a qualification outcome.  This can include workshops, forums, mentoring, supervision, peer based learning, self directed learning such as reading journals and texts, keeping updated through websites and e-lists etc.  It can help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to do your job.  If you have evidence of participation in this learning, such as certificates, this may be helpful evidence in Recognition of Prior Learning Processes through Registered Training Organisations (such as TAFE etc).

Here's some training providers who offer non-accredited training that youth workers may find useful:

Brisbane Institute for Strengths based practice

Community Resource Unit - specifically related to disability

Health and Community Services Workforce Council - training brokerage projects such as Integrated Skills Development Strategy for Dept of Communities funded NGO

Lighthouse Resources - strengths based practice and resource

Encompass Family and Community Pty Ltd

Family Planning Qld - sexual health and sexuality

Open Doors Youth Service - resources and training in working with LGBTI young people

Queensland Health Youth Community Team - The Hothouse Finney Rd - can offer training in working with young people in drugs and alcohol

The Change Agency - advocacy and activist training

Youth Advocacy Centre - legal training for youth workers

The Youth Affairs Network of Queensland (YANQ)

Keep an eye on University Departments in your region as they often have seminars or guest speakers from overseas in topic areas of interest.

You could also run training specific to your agency or across agencies using private consultant trainers or you could negotiate with your local TAFE, RTO or University about this.

Check out the events/training/jobs list on the QCOSS website or the events/training list on the YANQ website.

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