Robin Coleman and Jackie Sayers, part 4 of 4.
Worked as a social worker from 1980. Early days of
university-qualified social workers. 4 year degree with placements.
Maori studies. Maori Club at Massey University. New Zealand history,
differing perspectives. Nature of social work. Youth institutions.
Working with communities. Publication, Highbury Whanau: The Early
Years, and the Highbury Whanau Centre. 1985 to hospital as student
unit supervisor for student placements in community health. Funding
cut after 4 years. Retirement age raised to 65. Into private practice,
worked until 79.