The aim of this project is to establish a strategic partnership between Estonia, Iceland and Australia to strengthen youth workers professional associations and provide an impetus for the greater application of national Youth Work Codes of Ethics. It will build on the strengths and experiences of each participating country: the strong legislative framework and well-developed network of youth clubs in Iceland; the strong occupational standard, policy and legislative framework for youth work in Estonia and the unique experience of Australia in having a voluntary human rights-based Youth Work Code of Ethics which is endorsed and widely implemented by the youth sector.The objectives of this strategic partnership are:- to establish a long-term strategic partnership between youth work professional associations in EE, IS and AU for the purpose of furthering a youth work agenda of professionalisation through ethical practice using peer learning and utilisation of an international experience;- to strengthen the evidence base by undertaking comparative analysis and mapping of the application of Youth Work Codes of Ethics and the professionalisation of youth work in three countries;- to increase the level of knowledge and understanding among youth workers on the importance of ethical practice in youth work and how it relates to the professionalisation of the sector;- to provide guidance and collate practical examples for the use of Youth Workers in order to support the application of the Codes of Ethics in their youth work practice.This project will produce following outputs:- Research paper on professionalisation of youth work in Estonia, Iceland and Australia- Research paper on the use and application of Youth Work Codes of Ethics in Estonia, Iceland and Australia- A Comprehensive Manual capturing theory, case studies and guidelines on how to embed Youth Work Codes of Ethics into the youth work practice;- Three international seminars (teaching and learning events) focussing on the exchange of practices to contribute to the development of research papers and the Comprehensive Manual.

The project “The art of Ethics in Youth Work” gathered Australia, Serbia, Finland, Croatia and Portugal with the aims to improve the quality and recognition of youth work through advancing ethical frameworks on policy and practical level, in Europe and beyond. Project will last for 24 months (August 2019 - July 2021). The project is giving base for future evidence based research and work on ethics as part of youth work education. Project raises awareness of importance of ethic in youth work and how ethic influences quality and professionalization of youth workers. Within the project different aspects will be discuss in order to summarize previous ethic practice and develop new curricula’s for future education of youth workers. The involvement of Australian partner is important because of their experience that gives fresh perspective onto European practice. This will be a good step for putting ethics in focus as an important part of youth work on policy and practical level. Through the project different activities will be implemented in order to reach the goals: - Research on Ethics in youth work - Curricula’s and training scheme for NFE and higher education;- Seminar with recommendations concerning supporting mechanisms;- Transnational and national training courses;- MOOC and WEB conference that will be open for participants on global level;- Online awareness raising and educational campaign.Research findings, Seminar recommendations, Curricula within NFE and MOOC will be at the disposal to all interested youth workers and youth work associations to create programs form local to international level and to advocate with evidence based data for the greater recognition of youth work.In addition to mentioned above, the project will develop cooperation among stakeholders and institution on local, regional and international level. All implemented activities will be widely promoted online and in media in order to have the largest impact possible on youth work and educational society in Europe and Australia.