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Welcome to the South Western Youthworkers Network (SWYN) website! On this site you will find useful tools and information relating to working with young people in the south western region of Adelaide, South Australia.
SWYN has been operating since 1999 as a valuable networking tool, one that provides mutual support and collaborative opportunities for workers. |
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SWYN's Current Membership Includes: |
ORGANISATIONS
- Federal, State and Local Government organisations
- Non-government and community based organisations
- Schools
INDIVIDUALS
- Youth Workers
- Social Workers
- Psychologists
- Community Health Workers
- School Counsellors / Chaplains
- Managers
- Counsellors
- Students / Volunteers
SWYN members represent a variety of organisations and come from diverse backgrounds. Anyone who works with young people in the south western region of Adelaide is invited to become a member.
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VISION STATEMENT |
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To provide a support structure for workers in the south western metropolitan region and to work collaboratively in the provision of appropriate services that respond to the diverse needs of all young people in the local area. |
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GOALS |
- Meet regularly for sharing of information, resources and ideas; mutual support and to work on the development of collaborative projects.
- Advocate for the development of programs and services that will meet relevant youth needs in the local area
- Identify and provide appropriate professional development opportunities for local workers
- Promote community education and understanding of youth issues
- Work cooperatively to attract resources to the south western meteropolitan region
- Consult with and involve young people in the planning and development of SWYN projects
- Represent the interests of SWYN at a local, state and federal level |
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What do SWYN Members Recieve? |
- The opportunity to attend monthly meetings in a relaxed environment
- Monthly agendas and minutes
- Hear guest speakers
- Opportunities to share and gain relevant information about local youth issues and programs
- Access to training and professional development opportunities
- Support or assistance, both personally and professionally
- Access to funding sources and grant information |
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SWYN Meeting times |
All SWYN meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month from 11am-1pm. Meetings are hosted by member organisations and locations decided periodically.
Please contact us to find out where the next meeting will be held. |
