Youth Voice - Speak up for change

Youth voice, a project within the West Midlands based Youth Homeless charity St Basils, have started their own podcast. They are a group of young people who want to share their lived experiences of homelessness to bring about change, The reasons why homelessness happens are complex and many. Far too often, the voices of those who have experienced it are lost. The members of youth voice want to change that. This podcast is an opportunity to hear those voices and understand the true nature of the issues that young people who have experienced homelessness face.

Finances - Trapped in an endless cycle

In this episode we talk with our young people about how they manage their finances as well as discussing some of the hidden challenges for a young person who is homeless when it comes to balancing the books. 00:00 - Intro01:10 - Main Discussion41:40 - Messages to our listeners42:17 - Outro

09-03
44:20

Education – We live We Learn.

In this episode we talk with young people who have had theireducation disrupted by homelessness and ask them for their thoughts on how to improve a system that often sees the most vulnerable falling through thecracks. | 00:00 - Intro 01:57 - Discussion with Charli and Marshall about becoming homeless while in education 28:12 - Discussion with Sophia about re-entering education after becoming homeless 43:02 - Messages to our listeners43:48 - Outro

07-07
46:21

Youth Standard 11

The team discuss the importance of youth standard 11, which is to offer real opportunities for young people to be heard at all levels and represented on St Basils Board.

12-09
27:25

Youth Standard 9

On this podcast the team talk youth standard 9 with St Basils' employability team.

10-06
24:24

Youth Standard 8

On our latest episode the team speak with St Basils staff members Anita, Joanna and Denise from our lead worker service. They talk through youth standard 8 and how important this one is.

09-30
22:44

Youth Standard Seven

On this episode, the team talk about youth standard seven which says that "All staff to have a strong understanding of mental health and wellbeing, to help build emotional support and resilience."

09-09
25:44

Youth Standard Six

On this episode the team talk about youth standard six, which is "Be friendly, approachable and fun but keep boundaries clear and consistent". This is so vital when supporting young people who have or are experiencing homelessness.

09-05
30:47

Youth Standard 5

In the latest podcast from the youth voice team, they talk about youth standard five. This is to "Offer choice for support timings and format. Work in partnership. Listen and adapt."

07-09
20:06

Neurodiversity

In the latest episode the team talk about neurodiversity.

06-05
24:21

Youth Standard four

Our latest podcast from the team discusses youth standard four, which is to "Embrace digital engagement and connectivity, ensuring equal opportunities and inclusivity for all." Why is this important to young people? Listen now to find out.

05-13
21:12

House rep day

In this special episode the team talk about the significance of house reps and the importance of them in representing the views of other residents at St Basils.

04-04
07:21

Youth standard 3

The team discuss youth standard three, which is to ensure environments are calm, safe, welcoming, and homely through-out. They talk about why this is so important to young people who have experienced homelessness.

04-04
18:13

Youth standard 2

This episode is all about youth standard 2, which is "Be caring and build trusting relationships: Keep young people’s best interests at heart and be honest and genuine" The team discuss why this is important and how it impacts young people.

03-11
14:56

Youth standards

The members talk about our youth standards, the things that we live by and give their thoughts on how things are going. Learn more about them at St Basils young people create 12 youth standards to ‘build back better’ post COVID

02-02
18:43

2023 recap

The group reflect on 2023 and take a look back on what was achieved.

01-31
07:19

Christmas

The team reflect on 2023 and look forward to the new year

12-18
21:26

Coniston and mental health

In this episode young people reflect on their recent trip to Coniston and the significance trips like this have on mental health. We also hear about the SPRINT project from Dr Grace Tidmarsh, ESRC Postdoctoral Research Fellow Sport Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Birmingham.

11-02
32:12

Chat with Jean Templeton

In our latest podcast we speak with the chief executive of St Basils Jean Templeton. Jean has been involved in the sector for a number of years and is a respected voice on the challenges around homelessness. We get her thoughts on the issues and her hopes for young people.

10-02
20:40

Floating support

In our latest episode from Youth Voice, the team talk about floating support. Learn more about what it is and how it benefits those young people who are part of it.

08-31
16:25

Mental health and wellbeing

In this latest podcast, members of youth voice talk about mental health and wellbeing.

07-30
27:44

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