The WAAYW is the professional association for Youth Workers in Western Australia, an important element in the professionalisation of youth work in the state. The purpose of the WAAYW is to promote, develop and regulate the profession of youth work to ensure better service to young people. Membership of the association is open for Youth Work Practitioners throughout the state.

The pages provided in this website are intended to better inform youth workers, employers and the community about WAAYW, youth work ethics, professionalisation of the sector and youth work in general. If you have any further questions about the association or want to know more about youth work, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details provided.