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International Conference Mladost (je) ni norost 2025 “It takes a forest to grow a mushroom.”

Conference – Symposium - Forum

25-29 November 2025 | Thermana Laško, Laško, Slovenia

Theme: Support Systems for Youth Workers Organised by: Javni zavod Mladi zmaji & NA Movit

Since 2019, the Mladost (je) ni norost conference by Javni zavod Mladi zmaji has brought together people passionate about improving youth mental health - offering space to share knowledge, inspire each other, and grow together. In 2025, it will broaden its horizons, transforming into an international three-day residential experience that unites the depth of a training course with the reach and energy of a professional conference.

Over the course of three days, 50 international participants - and an extra 50 national participants from Slovenia joining on day three - will dive into the theme of support systems for youth workers, exploring it through three interconnected lenses:

  • Individual – How do youth workers care for their own wellbeing when working with young people in distress?
     
  • Organisational – What structures, guidelines, and protocols can organisations provide to strengthen and protect their staff?
     
  • Community – How can we build and sustain strong local networks and interdisciplinary collaborations?

The conference will feature interactive processes led by experienced facilitators, keynote lectures, skill-based workshops, and creative spaces for exchange. Participants will leave equipped with at least 3 practical tools for their daily work, as well as new connections and inspiration.The conference is fueled with Compassion as one of the key concepts of understanding human relations. 

Aim
To connect, empower, and equip youth workers and other professionals working with young people with knowledge, tools, and strategies for sustainable support systems.

Objectives

  • Equip participants with practical methods for supporting themselves and others in challenging work situations.
     
  • Exchange and co-create best practices across countries and sectors.
     
  • Strengthen interdisciplinary and community-based collaboration.
     
  • Promote visibility of youth work in the field of mental health at both national and European levels.

 

Who is this for?

We are looking for youth workers, volunteers, students, and other professionals working with young people in youth centres or similar settings, using innovative approaches and willing to share good practices that they are using in their work with other participants. This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.

All participants should:

  • Be over 18 years old.
  • Be able to work in English.
  • Commit to the full duration of the conference.

 

The conference is organised by Javni zavod Mladi zmaji in cooperation with NA Movit under LTA Mental Health in Youth Work. It is part of our mission to strengthen the capacity of youth workers and promote mental health and wellbeing of young people through knowledge-sharing and international cooperation.

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Training overview

http://trainings.salto-youth.net/13891

This Conference – Symposium - Forum is

for 50 participants

from Erasmus+ Youth Programme countries , Western Balkan countries

and recommended for

Youth workers, Youth leaders, Volunteering mentors, Experts, Other

Accessibility info:

This activity and venue place are accessible to people with disabilities.

Organiser:

Javni zavod Mladi zmaji (Youth NGO)

Co-organiser(s):

  • NA Movit (National Agency)

Contact for questions:

Maruška Kobe

E-mail: maja.majcen@mladizmaji.com

E-Mail:

Phone: +386 51231494

Costs

Participation fee

This project is financed by the National Agencies (NAs) of the EU Programmes Erasmus+: Youth and European Solidarity Corps.

Accommodation and food

Accommodation in double rooms and meals during the activity will be arranged and fully covered by the conference host.

Travel reimbursement

Please contact your NA or SALTO in order to know whether they would support your travel costs. If yes, after being selected, get in touch with your NA or SALTO again to learn more about the overall procedure to arrange the booking of your travel tickets and the reimbursement of your travel expenses.

Participants are entitled to receive a Youthpass certificate from the organiser, for recognition of their competence development during the activity. Read more about Youthpass:

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