Hello families! My name is Helena, I am a 25 year old, third year social work student who thoroughly enjoys working alongside children and families. As a future social work practitioner, I value respect, empathy and kindness and ensure that I embody these characteristics in the context of family. I value evidence-based practices when working with children and have participated in a Circle of Security training in order to learn how to support and strengthen parent-child relationships. As such, I understand how to respond to the emotional needs of children at any developmental stage as well as supporting children to manage their emotions. I also understand ways in which to enhance children’s self-esteem and be their own little person. I have had experience in the community services sector, working closely with families, babies and infants with complex needs. I also have been a nanny for a family for four years and have only ceased working for them as their son has grown into the wonderful world of adolescence (and independence!) and no longer requires care. I am currently tutoring in Social Work for UQ but welcome additional work with families as I miss the field immensely. I enjoy cooking and am open to cooking whenever required! I also have my own car and a full Australian open licence.