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S1 (00:03):
Welcome to Vision Australia's podcast series, designed to help children
and young people develop the skills they'll need to open
their future.
Natalie (00:13):
Hello again. This is Natalie, Occupational Therapist, and thank you
for tuning in for part two of Career Exploration. Do
you remember what we talked about in part one? We
covered the first three learning activities of this stage exploring
jobs that you like, understanding clusters of jobs and understanding
(00:33):
your values, interests, skills, and abilities. And you heard not
just from me, but also from Scott, who shared some
of his experiences and top tips. Well, we're both back
for part two, so let's go. We're going to talk
about the last three learning activities in career exploration, positive
(00:55):
work habits and skills, time management, and money management. Now
you might be thinking, what's all this work stuff staff
got to do with me. I'm still just a kid. Well,
you might be surprised at how many work habits and
skills you already have. So let's do a quick quiz.
(01:16):
After each question, I'll pause and you can answer either
yes or hmm working on it. All right. First question.
Do you cooperate and work well with others at home,
school and in community activities? Cool! Next question. Can you
(01:38):
follow complex instructions from different people? Are you organised? Do
you take care of your space and belongings? And are
you careful with other people's belongings too? Are you trustworthy
(01:59):
and reliable? Do you pay attention to detail? Are you
aware of how your behavior might affect others? Do you
use a diary or a calendar to record important events
like due dates for homework or friends birthdays? Do you
(02:25):
volunteer to help others, such as your siblings or the
other kids at school? Were there a few yes answers? Well,
there you go. You might already be good at some
of these, but can you see now how work habits
and skills are things that kids can be good at?
If these behaviors become habits for you, it will make
(02:48):
it much easier to get and keep a job when
you're a teenager or grown up. Can you guess which
learning area we're exploring next? You have three seconds. Nah,
just kidding. But that's not a bad example of our
next topic. Time management. As you get older, you'll start
to do more things for yourself and for others. You'll
(03:10):
also be expected to meet all of your responsibilities in
the time you have available. This can include things like
doing schoolwork and homework, attending after school and community activities,
and keeping up with your jobs or responsibilities at home.
Getting everything done in the time you have available is
called time management. Let's hear Scott's tips on time management.
Scott (03:34):
Well, the first thing that I talk about with time
management is take it easy on yourself. Don't beat yourself
up if you're not able to manage time that easily.
This is something that everybody struggles with at one point
in your life. And do be aware that it's just
another skill, right? So things that I like to do
(03:57):
to help me be better at time management is first.
I'll have a good sleep routine. It's no good trying
to do time management when you're low on energy. So
make sure you go to bed and wake up at
a good times and don't stay up too late or
you'll have no energy for the next day. Second, I'm
(04:18):
always writing lists on what I need to do. This
allows me to come back and check the list. I'll
never forget what my jobs are, and I can also
tick things off the list as I go. This means
that when all the jobs are done, I have the
rest of the day to myself and it's such a
good feeling.
Natalie (04:37):
Thanks, Scott. Here's an example of where you'd need to
use some time management. It's Sunday and you have a
school presentation that you need to finish and practice before
the day ends. You also have to wash the car
and unstack the dishwasher. You have a tennis lesson at
11 a.m., and your friend just messaged to say they
(04:59):
want to play Minecraft online with you, and it's already
10 a.m. and you really just want to lie on
the couch and finish the book that you're reading. What
has to happen and in what order? What things could
you postpone or do later without any negative consequences, or
what do you just have to do even though you
(05:20):
don't want to? This is time management. It might sound tricky,
but time management can be satisfying too. It's a bit
like fitting all the pieces of a puzzle together. So
do you use a watch or clock? Do you use
a diary or a calendar? These can be really helpful
for planning and managing your time. We're up to the
(05:42):
last learning area topic in career exploration money management. Do
you know how much different things usually cost? Do you
have a money box or a bank account? Have you
ever saved up for something or bought something? In this stage,
you'll be learning about managing money, counting it, saving it,
and spending it. Because when you're a teenager, you can
(06:03):
earn your own money with a part time or casual job.
And when you're an adult, you'll be responsible for all
the things that you need to buy in life. If
you start learning how to manage money now, you'll be
a total expert by then. Let's hear Scott talking about
how he manages his money.
Scott (06:20):
One of the only reasons I have some of my
studio equipment is because I did my responsibilities and my
household chores. I saved up some money and suddenly I
was able to afford it.
Natalie (06:31):
Thanks for sharing, Scott. Here are some ways you can
start learning about money management. First, practice recognizing the different
coins and notes. This is what we call cash. If
you have a money box, purse or wallet, you could
tip out the coins and sort them into different categories.
In Australia, coins start at $0.05 and go up to $2.
(06:56):
They're different sizes, but they don't get bigger when they're
worth more. It doesn't work like that, so it takes
a bit of practice to tell them apart. Notes start
at $5 and go as high as $100. They're different colors,
they're slightly different lengths, and they have tactile dots on
them to help tell them apart. Start practicing paying for
(07:18):
things by yourself if you aren't already. Tell your parents
or guardians. You'd like to do this. I'm sure they'll
be happy to help. And as well as cash, there
are other ways to be paid and to pay for things.
Can you think of any? So it's credit cards, gift cards,
Eftpos and funds transfers. Those are some examples. So credit
(07:40):
cards are linked to a bank account and allow you
to pay by tapping or inserting the card into a machine.
Gift cards can be exchanged for items in a store,
and people can have bank accounts where money can go
in and out electronically using Eftpos or funds transfers. As
you can see, there's a bit to learn about how
(08:00):
money works, how to earn it, how to save it,
and how to spend it wisely. So starting now gives
you more time to learn. So now we've talked about
the last three learning activities in career exploration, positive work
habits and skills, time management, and money management. You thought
(08:24):
about the work habits and skills you're already good at
and the ones you're still working on. You also found
out that kids can manage time and money, and that
it's good to practice for when you get older. So
that's it for today. I hope you enjoyed learning about
the exploration stage of career education and hearing Scott's stories
and tips. Before we go, have a think about this.
(08:48):
Is there one activity or idea that you heard in
the podcast that you would like to try? It could
be something Scott suggested, or maybe something that I said,
could you try it today or tomorrow? If you like,
you could also write it down in your digital heart. E-portfolio.
Thanks so much for listening. I'll see you next time.
S4 (09:12):
Vision Australia. Blindness. Low vision. Opportunity.
Natalie (09:16):
The content in this podcast is based in part on
the research and ideas of Doctor Karen Wolfe, the Foundation
for Young Australians and Resources, published by American Printing House
for the blind.
Welcome to Vision Australia's podcast series, designed to help children
and young people develop the skills they'll need to open
their future.
Natalie (00:13):
Hello again. This is Natalie, Occupational Therapist, and thank you
for tuning in for part two of Career Exploration. Do
you remember what we talked about in part one? We
covered the first three learning activities of this stage exploring
jobs that you like, understanding clusters of jobs and understanding
(00:33):
your values, interests, skills, and abilities. And you heard not
just from me, but also from Scott, who shared some
of his experiences and top tips. Well, we're both back
for part two, so let's go. We're going to talk
about the last three learning activities in career exploration, positive
(00:55):
work habits and skills, time management, and money management. Now
you might be thinking, what's all this work stuff staff
got to do with me. I'm still just a kid. Well,
you might be surprised at how many work habits and
skills you already have. So let's do a quick quiz.
(01:16):
After each question, I'll pause and you can answer either
yes or hmm working on it. All right. First question.
Do you cooperate and work well with others at home,
school and in community activities? Cool! Next question. Can you
(01:38):
follow complex instructions from different people? Are you organised? Do
you take care of your space and belongings? And are
you careful with other people's belongings too? Are you trustworthy
(01:59):
and reliable? Do you pay attention to detail? Are you
aware of how your behavior might affect others? Do you
use a diary or a calendar to record important events
like due dates for homework or friends birthdays? Do you
(02:25):
volunteer to help others, such as your siblings or the
other kids at school? Were there a few yes answers? Well,
there you go. You might already be good at some
of these, but can you see now how work habits
and skills are things that kids can be good at?
If these behaviors become habits for you, it will make
(02:48):
it much easier to get and keep a job when
you're a teenager or grown up. Can you guess which
learning area we're exploring next? You have three seconds. Nah,
just kidding. But that's not a bad example of our
next topic. Time management. As you get older, you'll start
to do more things for yourself and for others. You'll
(03:10):
also be expected to meet all of your responsibilities in
the time you have available. This can include things like
doing schoolwork and homework, attending after school and community activities,
and keeping up with your jobs or responsibilities at home.
Getting everything done in the time you have available is
called time management. Let's hear Scott's tips on time management.
Scott (03:34):
Well, the first thing that I talk about with time
management is take it easy on yourself. Don't beat yourself
up if you're not able to manage time that easily.
This is something that everybody struggles with at one point
in your life. And do be aware that it's just
another skill, right? So things that I like to do
(03:57):
to help me be better at time management is first.
I'll have a good sleep routine. It's no good trying
to do time management when you're low on energy. So
make sure you go to bed and wake up at
a good times and don't stay up too late or
you'll have no energy for the next day. Second, I'm
(04:18):
always writing lists on what I need to do. This
allows me to come back and check the list. I'll
never forget what my jobs are, and I can also
tick things off the list as I go. This means
that when all the jobs are done, I have the
rest of the day to myself and it's such a
good feeling.
Natalie (04:37):
Thanks, Scott. Here's an example of where you'd need to
use some time management. It's Sunday and you have a
school presentation that you need to finish and practice before
the day ends. You also have to wash the car
and unstack the dishwasher. You have a tennis lesson at
11 a.m., and your friend just messaged to say they
(04:59):
want to play Minecraft online with you, and it's already
10 a.m. and you really just want to lie on
the couch and finish the book that you're reading. What
has to happen and in what order? What things could
you postpone or do later without any negative consequences, or
what do you just have to do even though you
(05:20):
don't want to? This is time management. It might sound tricky,
but time management can be satisfying too. It's a bit
like fitting all the pieces of a puzzle together. So
do you use a watch or clock? Do you use
a diary or a calendar? These can be really helpful
for planning and managing your time. We're up to the
(05:42):
last learning area topic in career exploration money management. Do
you know how much different things usually cost? Do you
have a money box or a bank account? Have you
ever saved up for something or bought something? In this stage,
you'll be learning about managing money, counting it, saving it,
and spending it. Because when you're a teenager, you can
(06:03):
earn your own money with a part time or casual job.
And when you're an adult, you'll be responsible for all
the things that you need to buy in life. If
you start learning how to manage money now, you'll be
a total expert by then. Let's hear Scott talking about
how he manages his money.
Scott (06:20):
One of the only reasons I have some of my
studio equipment is because I did my responsibilities and my
household chores. I saved up some money and suddenly I
was able to afford it.
Natalie (06:31):
Thanks for sharing, Scott. Here are some ways you can
start learning about money management. First, practice recognizing the different
coins and notes. This is what we call cash. If
you have a money box, purse or wallet, you could
tip out the coins and sort them into different categories.
In Australia, coins start at $0.05 and go up to $2.
(06:56):
They're different sizes, but they don't get bigger when they're
worth more. It doesn't work like that, so it takes
a bit of practice to tell them apart. Notes start
at $5 and go as high as $100. They're different colors,
they're slightly different lengths, and they have tactile dots on
them to help tell them apart. Start practicing paying for
(07:18):
things by yourself if you aren't already. Tell your parents
or guardians. You'd like to do this. I'm sure they'll
be happy to help. And as well as cash, there
are other ways to be paid and to pay for things.
Can you think of any? So it's credit cards, gift cards,
Eftpos and funds transfers. Those are some examples. So credit
(07:40):
cards are linked to a bank account and allow you
to pay by tapping or inserting the card into a machine.
Gift cards can be exchanged for items in a store,
and people can have bank accounts where money can go
in and out electronically using Eftpos or funds transfers. As
you can see, there's a bit to learn about how
(08:00):
money works, how to earn it, how to save it,
and how to spend it wisely. So starting now gives
you more time to learn. So now we've talked about
the last three learning activities in career exploration, positive work
habits and skills, time management, and money management. You thought
(08:24):
about the work habits and skills you're already good at
and the ones you're still working on. You also found
out that kids can manage time and money, and that
it's good to practice for when you get older. So
that's it for today. I hope you enjoyed learning about
the exploration stage of career education and hearing Scott's stories
and tips. Before we go, have a think about this.
(08:48):
Is there one activity or idea that you heard in
the podcast that you would like to try? It could
be something Scott suggested, or maybe something that I said,
could you try it today or tomorrow? If you like,
you could also write it down in your digital heart. E-portfolio.
Thanks so much for listening. I'll see you next time.
S4 (09:12):
Vision Australia. Blindness. Low vision. Opportunity.
Natalie (09:16):
The content in this podcast is based in part on
the research and ideas of Doctor Karen Wolfe, the Foundation
for Young Australians and Resources, published by American Printing House
for the blind.
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