Rebecca is a dedicated public servant with a background in social work. She spent 15 years working in Queensland's child protection agency before transitioning to her current role in youth justice. As the Manager of Court and Regional Operations Practice, Rebecca supports the frontline staff who work with young people involved in the legal system. She is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and their families.
Miller is Rebecca's 14-year-old daughter. She has a strong passion for working with children and has expressed interest in becoming a teacher, pediatrician, midwife, or marine biologist. Miller values the opportunity to care for others and hopes to have a career that allows her to make a positive impact on people's lives.
Episode Summary:
Rebecca is a social worker with extensive experience in child protection and currently works in youth justice. Miller shares her aspirations to work with children and discusses her interest in becoming a teacher, pediatrician, midwife, or marine biologist. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of working in social services, the importance of self-care, and the value of finding a career that aligns with one's passion for helping others.
Key Takeaways:
Rebecca has a background in social work and has dedicated her career to working with children in the child protection and youth justice sectors.
Miller has a strong desire to work with children and is considering careers as a teacher, paediatrician, midwife, or marine biologist.
Both Rebecca and Miller emphasise the importance of caring for others and finding a career that aligns with one's passion.
Rebecca's work in youth justice involves supporting frontline staff and helping young people and their families navigate the legal system.
Miller recognises the need for self-care and the importance of finding a balance between work and personal life.
Notable Quotes:
"A good job is a job that you enjoy and that you feel like you're doing what your purpose is, what you need to do." - Miller
"A good day at work is when I've got a good balance between going to work and doing what I want to do there and having time and energy and brain space to come home and be a parent as well." - Rebecca
"A bad job would be you're unhappy all the time and you always feel like you weren't doing enough or you were doing too much." - Miller
Resources:
Bring Your Kid to Work website
Bring Your Kid to Work Instagram
Bring Your Kid to Work Facebook
Listen to the full episode and read the full transcript here.
Read the companion blog piece (including information on becoming a social worker) here.
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