The general public, politicians and novice youth workers do not find it easy to understand
how youth work relates to other forms of work with youth in the education, welfare and …

The literature on youth work emphasises the importance of 'relationship'to good practice,
moreover, the characteristics of the youth-work relationship have been posited as a defining …

The existing literature pertaining to youth work as a career is sparse, limited, and outdated,
with the literature that does exist representing a largely negative image of youth work as a …

Australian youth work education: Curriculum renewal and a model for sustainability for niche
professions Page 1 Edith Cowan University Research Online Research outputs 2014 to 2021 …

Youth work practitioners and youth researchers both share a keen interest in the lives,
experiences, and well-being of young people; however, the skills and expertise held by …

This paper reflects on a small-scale piece of research into the experience of academics
involved in the initial professional education of youth and community workers in England …

This thesis places the experiences of Christians in Australian secular youth work in historical
perspective, explores the role of social ecologies in the formation of a calling to youth work …

The purpose of this research was to explore the meaning and experiences of the long-term
careers of youth workers. This study selected a Western Australian sample group of 10 …

This chapter will begin with a brief overview of the cultural and political context of youth work
in New Zealand and Australia, including how colonial legacy and postcolonial histories have …

Church communities play a significant role in shaping the youth work vocation. The
presence of affirming and respected adults, combined with opportunities for responsibility …