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About us
We believe every young person should have a world full of opportunities to explore. With a youth-led, rights-based approach, we encourage learning, creativity and hope, not just for young people but for their families and communities too. At the core, we simply believe in young people and the power of youth work.
Our Story
We are energetic and passionate about working with young people since 1970.
In the late 1960’s, a group of volunteers in Tipperary town recognised that young people living in rural communities were at risk of being left behind. They weren’t getting the same opportunities as their urban sisters and brothers. This was due to a number of reasons; isolation from possibilities, lower access to education and training, economic factors or family situations. Each young person had their own challenges. This group of volunteers came together and set out to create a solution – youth work, a relatively new idea at the time. Youth Work meant that young people were at the centre of their own lives, they were supported to make decisions for themselves and gradually programmes and services were put into place to continue to work with young people. From this small start, we now have grown to Youth Work Ireland Tipperary. A dynamic and innovative youth work provider, working in County Tipperary and East Limerick.
We are a youth service which is forward thinking, creative and passionate about exploring opportunities and facing challenges with our young people. We place them at the centre of everything we do. We are strong and flexible, responding to local needs and linking with national and international practises to ensure that we continue to build on our history and experience and grow to be a leader in youth service provision.
We see the potential in young people and will ensure that others do also.
Our Governance
We are energetic and passionate about working with young people since 1970.
In the late 1960’s, a group of volunteers in Tipperary town recognised that young people living in rural communities were at risk of being left behind. They weren’t getting the same opportunities as their urban sisters and brothers. This was due to a number of reasons; isolation from possibilities, lower access to education and training, economic factors or family situations. Each young person had their own challenges. This group of volunteers came together and set out to create a solution – youth work, a relatively new idea at the time. Youth Work meant that young people were at the centre of their own lives, they were supported to make decisions for themselves and gradually programmes and services were put into place to continue to work with young people. From this small start, we now have grown to Youth Work Ireland Tipperary. A dynamic and innovative youth work provider, working in County Tipperary and East Limerick.
We are a youth service which is forward thinking, creative and passionate about exploring opportunities and facing challenges with our young people. We place them at the centre of everything we do. We are strong and flexible, responding to local needs and linking with national and international practises to ensure that we continue to build on our history and experience and grow to be a leader in youth service provision.
We see the potential in young people and will ensure that others do also.
Our Partners
We are fortunate to work with a range of partners in terms of funding and project delivery
Child Safeguarding
Youth Work Ireland Tipperary is fully compliant with child safeguarding requirements, and we are active partners with TUSLA to ensure that the welfare of young people is always maintained as the core element of what we do. We have a full and up to date child safeguarding policy, and child safeguarding statement below. Our DLP is Donal Kelly 086-7744564/ Donal.kelly@youthworktipperary.ie. Our Deputy DLPS are Claire Turner 085-8009921/ claire.turner@youthworktipperary.ie, Clodagh Keogh 0879100727/ clodagh.keogh@youthworktipperary.ie. All our staff and volunteers are garda vetted, and we work in partnership with Youth Work Ireland to ensure that this is as timely and efficient a process as possible.
Our Strategic Plan
Youth Work Ireland Tipperary’s Strategic Plan 2024–2028 provides a clear framework for the organisation’s direction, priorities and development over the five-year period. The plan outlines eight strategic goals focused on delivering high-quality, integrated youth work services, strengthening youth participation, promoting inclusion and community development, supporting staff and volunteers, and ensuring excellence in governance, financial management and organisational effectiveness. It reflects our commitment to responding to the evolving needs of young people, families and communities across Tipperary and East Limerick, while aligning our work with relevant local, national and international policies and best practice. The plan also provides a framework for organisational accountability, continuous improvement and the sustainable development of our services.
Resources and Support
Youth Work Ireland Tipperary has a youth information project, with offices in Tipperary Town and Thurles, which are fantastic sources of a range of information, supports and access to CV and employment guidance. Each office has a bank of computers and experienced staff who will work to assist you in accessing information and advice, or refer you to an appropriate agency.
In addition, we are partnered with SpunOut.ie Ireland’s youth information website created by young people, for young people. You can also contact any of our youth workers who are networked with a range of professionals and resources locally and nationally.
Policies and Publications.
Youth Work Ireland Tipperary is compliant with the Department of Children and Youth Affairs National Quality Standards Framework, the National Youth Council Health Promotion Gold Standard and the Governance Code. As part of this compliance we have a range of documented policies and procedures.
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Please email josephine.shortt@youthworktipperary.ie for our latest Audited Accounts.
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​If you wish to file a complaint please email info@youthworktipperary.ie.
