Listen "#1: Theresa Cai - an introduction to youth work"
Episode Synopsis
Theresa Cai is a psychology graduate, currently undertaking her Masters of Social Work. Early this year, she had the opportunity to become a youth worker supporting young people in out of home care. We chatted with Theresa about her journey and experiences so far.
Timestamps:
[2:30] - How Theresa got involved in youth work
[3:00] - Theresa's role as a youth worker
[3:40] - Theresa's motivations for her role
[4:26] - Challenges as a youth worker
[5:08] - Theresa's expectations for her role and the surprises she faced
[6:45] - The learnings from this experience
[7:31] - Theresa's approach as a youth worker
[8:30] - Frictions between youth workers and case workers
[9:43] - Challenges of COVID-19
[10:48] - Theresa's advice for young people looking to make a difference
Timestamps:
[2:30] - How Theresa got involved in youth work
[3:00] - Theresa's role as a youth worker
[3:40] - Theresa's motivations for her role
[4:26] - Challenges as a youth worker
[5:08] - Theresa's expectations for her role and the surprises she faced
[6:45] - The learnings from this experience
[7:31] - Theresa's approach as a youth worker
[8:30] - Frictions between youth workers and case workers
[9:43] - Challenges of COVID-19
[10:48] - Theresa's advice for young people looking to make a difference
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