 
Youth & Community services development. Willow Tree Training Pty Ltd consults widely with many service providers including, Government, Non-Government and community based organisations.
We consult in the following areas:
- Youth Worker Training and Development
- Service Delivery Planning
- Program Development, Delivery and Evaluation
- Policy Development and Practice
- Community Capacity Building
- Crime Prevention Strategies
Developing & Implementing Programs
In South Australia in 2000, Willow Tree Training Pty Ltd was established by Mark Ettridge who recognised a need for community organisations to be assisted in the development of programs and services to engage young people and deliver appropriate and effective services. This led to Mark developing and implementing programs including Aboriginal youth worker induction training, crime prevention strategies for local councils, and Aboriginal student school retention programs.
Implementation of Programs into new Locations
In 2002, Mark relocated to the South Coast of NSW, and has continued to deliver services in the region including;
- Outcome focused mentoring on behalf of Department of Community Services;
- Provision of Outreach Services to Southern Shoalhaven Youth;
- Crime Prevention Programs on behalf of Shoalhaven City Council; and
- Retention programs in local schools.
 
Willow Tree Training Pty Ltd provides a wide range of training programs that support the recruitment, induction and development of Youth Workers in organisations.
These training programs include:
- Induction Training
- Mentoring (One 2 One)
- Group Work
- Working with Young People who Offend
- Train the Trainer (Program Specific) eg. Camp Chic, Boys 2 Men etc
Articles:
Current - Voice 4 Youth - Milton Ulladulla Times Newspaper
Willow Tree Training Pty Ltd is the writer of a regular column in the Milton/Ulladulla Times called "Voice 4 Youth". This column provides an excellent vehicle to educate the community through information, creating an understanding of the potential barriers for young people to participate fully in the community and the positive benefits of a youth inclusive approach to community planning.
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