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2026 WA Youth Work Awards

The Youth Work Awards are here to celebrate outstanding Youth Workers across Western Australia.

The objectives of the WA Youth Work Awards are to:

  •  recognise outstanding Youth Workers that model best practice in Youth Work 
  • celebrate great stories of Youth Work 
  • promote the value of Youth Work and Youth Workers in WA to government and the community

"...because young people deserve great Youth Workers"


Save the Date! 
📅 Friday 13 November 2026 | 📍Perth | 🤫 Venue to be announced

Youth Work WA is proud to announce the WA Youth Work Awards 2026, celebrating the outstanding contributions of youth workers, organisations, and initiatives supporting young people across Western Australia.

Now in their 12th year, the Awards shine a spotlight on excellence, leadership, and innovation in youth work, recognising those who go above and beyond to support young people to thrive, often in complex and challenging circumstances.

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Open

We are pleased to invite organisations to partner with us as a sponsor of the WA Youth Work Awards 2026.

Sponsorship offers a meaningful opportunity to:

   ✔️  Demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to young people and community wellbeing
   ✔️ Align your brand with excellence, social impact, and sector leadership
   ✔️ 
Gain visibility and recognition across the youth and community services sector state wide

A range of sponsorship tiers are available, with tailored benefits including award naming rights, event presence, and promotion across Youth Work WA platforms.

   👉 Sponsorship Prospectus available now
   👉 Get in touch to explore partnership opportunities

2025 Recap 

Congratulations to the following Youth Workers who were recognised for their outstanding work in the sector. 

🏆 Lara Court - Youth Futures Emerging Youth Worker Award

🏆 Megan Kelly - St John of God Regional Youth Worker Award

🏆 Raena Kidd - Anglicare WA Professional Youth Worker Award

🏆 Zoe Sullivan - Mission Australia Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Youth Worker Award

🏆 Andrew Hall JP - Indigo Junction Significant Contribution to Youth Work Award



Youth Work WA would like to thank our generous sponsors for this years’ event. If you would like to be involved, please contact us.

HERO SPONSORS – Youth Futures, St John of God Health CareAnglicare WAMission Australia and Indigo Junction

COMMUNITY SPONSORSPCYC, Albany Youth Support Association,  Kids First Australia, City of SwanYouth Affairs Council of WA and ECU

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