Using writing as a tool for critical reflection: Youth worker skill building

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I always hated journaling. When I was a young intern in my 20’s I absolutely hated Tuesday morning as...

January 13, 2014

I am currently developing curriculum for the diploma of youth work here in Australia. This curriculum is focused on y...

January 8, 2014

As a youth worker with over a decade in practice a number of qualifications and a private practice I have supported m...

January 7, 2014

Twas the night before Christmas and all through the youth service agency there were youth workers running around like...

December 24, 2013

Over the past year we have attended a number of conferences and seminars throughout Australia on the awesome practice...

December 16, 2013

Self care in your organisation At a number of conference we have presented at this year we have been asked by manager...

December 10, 2013

Today I was speaking with a group of people from within the education and human services sector about working with yo...

December 3, 2013

Today I was at the Annual General Meeting of the Youth Workers Association here in Victoria. It was a modest affair w...

November 21, 2013

I have been asked this question about a dozen times over the last six months by eager young potential youth workers l...

November 18, 2013

For youth workers to be the best they can be, they need well trained and supported management. We need to have manage...

November 12, 2013