There is growing interest in the professionalization of the youth work field in Australia and
the United States. In this article I draw on relevant literature from the sociology of professions …

The existing literature pertaining to youth work as a career is sparse, limited, and outdated,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 …

Traditionally, youth work has been based on volunteerism or as a casual and low paid
occupation. However, there is an increasing call for credentialing and professionalisation in …

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 …

In many countries youth work education in the university confronts a precarious future.
Paradoxically, this takes place as the labor market is unable to meet demands for qualified …

Professional youth workers face various challenges in delivering youth service in South
Africa. There is an outcry in the youth development sector that the delay in the …

The social and community services sector provides hundreds of programs and services
throughout Australia that find youth workers engaging with young people in a variety of …

The community services work industry in Australia continues to expand, leading to sustained
demand for workers who can adapt to the complex needs of a growing client population …

Chapter 1 is the published paper: Emslie, M. 2018.'Not So Straightforward: Achieving Good
Youth and Community Work', delivered to the The Fifteenth Humanities Graduate Research …

Professional youth workers face various challenges in delivering youth service in South
Africa. There is an outcry in the youth development sector that the delay in the …