YouthTalk Edinburgh - South East

YouthTalk SE - Liberton & Gilmerton

Check out our pages here to find out what's new in South East Edinburgh communities. These pages are new, so please help us include what you find most useful interesting.

YouthTalk Edinburgh - hundreds of things to do

The Council's Schools and Lifelong Learning team have put together this selection of fun and free online activities that we hope will give you some top tips and ideas.

Awards Network - Edinburgh Opportunities for Youth Awards

Awards Network are a fantastic way to get formal recognition or formal accreditation, for many of the activities which you are already doing in youth work settings. There are many different types of awards for young people to take up – some you didn’t even know existed!  Each award will reflect a different level of input, skill level, or timescale involved.

Your Libraries in Edinburgh

Find out different resources and articles to help you get the best from your local and school libraries

Training for Work

Information about training for employment available in Edinburgh

Skills Development Scotland

You can speak to a careers adviser to get career information, advice and guidance by calling your local Skills Development Scotland centre on 0131 718 2040, or by using our live chat. To speak to your school careers adviser, you can call your local centre and ask for them by name.

Cooking For Fun

This is a great time for children, young people and families to get loose in the kitchen and to develop the cooking skills you need for the future.  Below are some great resources.

Interested in filmmaking?

Educational Scotland - online wakelets

Education Scotland have created online Wakelets for all subjects. Check out the ones below!

Youth Work Across Edinburgh

Information about activities and challenges to keep you occupied

College & University

Are you interested in further study after school, either in a job-related area or to take your academic learning to the next stage?

Police Scotland

Police Scotland have set up a Youth Hub which is specifically designed for children and young people aged 5-19 years. There are links which give advice on how to stay safe, where to get help and about their rights.

ONLINE SAFETY - ThinkUknow

Thinkuknow is the education programme from the National Crime Agency’s CEOP command. Thinkuknow aims to empowers children and young people aged 4-18 to identify the risks they may face online and know where they can go for support.

LGBT Youth

LGBT Youth are Scotland’s national charity for LGBT young people and work with 13–25 year olds across the country.  They also deliver the LGBT Charter programme to schools, organisations and businesses.

CREW

Crew is a national Scottish charity established in 1992 by a group of community activists and peer educators. They offer a number of skills, diverse range of volunteers to support and enhance the work of their professional staff team in Crew’s outreach, training and drop-in services. A team of qualified counsellors deliver our person centred counselling service in Edinburgh.

Health Opportunities Team

Health Opportunities Team offers 1:1 Support to young people on their mental, emotional or sexual health, through online platforms or over the telephone (whichever suits you best).   Please contact us to get up to date information about Drop-In services etc during COVID.

Chalmers Centre Edinburgh

A range of services are available at the Chalmers Centre including: Young people’s clinics Advice on sexual problems Support following sexual assault Chalmers has a drop-in designed specifically for young people*.  The clinic is for all young people from 13 to 18 years old (under 19 years).

Healthy Respect

Healthy Respect offer a variety of health and well-being related services to support young people in Lothian, in areas such as: Relationships Feelings & Emotions Sexual Health: Essential Guide Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Condoms & Contraception

Get Outdoors With “Edinburgh Outdoors”

Why not check out the Edinburgh Outdoors where you’ll find the tool to search out local Parks, trees of historical significance, monuments, public toilets, play areas and outdoor gyms.  But there’s always loads to do.   And so to find out how you can explore local parks, discover wildlife and find out more about any events that are on click on the link below

Change 4 Life

There are lots of ways to keep disabled children and young people active – start off by choosing activities your child is interested in and adapt them

Edinburgh Leisure

Edinburgh Leisure have lots of information on their website. If you’re not sure what you want, you can start by browsing their list of activities there is something for everyone!

Sports And Physical Activities

Looking forwards, there are many physical activities and sports available to children and young people in Edinburgh. Try something new.

We want your views on Equality Outcomes!

The City of Edinburgh Council is asking people about equalities: what is most important to focus on in the next 4 years (2021-2025)? We’ve used research and evidence to write draft Equality outcomes. Each equality outcome aims to improve people’s quality of life, eliminate discrimination and promote understanding between people. Now we need young people to tell us what they think. Your feedback will influence the final outcomes and help us decide on actions that can make a difference. You can give your views by completing this survey. You can respond to all the sections or just the ones you’re most interested in. Thank you!