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Understanding well‐being and safety for First Nations children and young people in the Riverland—Engaging with metic knowledge via a capability approach

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Aboriginal culture is both a strength and a protective factor for Aboriginal children; yet, we continue to see disparities in education, health and well‐being outcomes. To improve outcomes for Aboriginal children and families, local cultural ways of knowing, being and doing need to be incorporated into policy and practice.
Michelle Jones, Luke Cantley, Donna Quinn, Daniel Quinn, Craig Rigney, Jenny van der Arend   +5 more
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“That grey area where no one can help”: The experience of younger people avoiding or leaving residential aged care who are not NDIS participants

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Living in residential aged care (RAC) can have deleterious effects on the health, well‐being and social participation of younger people (<65 years of age). This research examined the barriers and enablers to leaving or avoiding RAC for Australian younger people who are not National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. It reports on
Barrie Shannon, Caroline Hart, Stella Koritsas, Keith McVilly   +3 more
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‘I Don't Think I Would've Survived Without Having a Constant Support System’: Independent Living Skills Acquisition During the Transition From Care in Western Australia

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT For care‐experienced young people, the preparation for leaving out‐of‐home care (OOHC) is vital in support of post‐OOHC outcomes. This research explores the acquisition of Independent Living Skills (ILS) amongst young people in Western Australia and is based on interviews with care‐experienced young people at two time points: while in OOHC and
Michael Starr, Donna Chung, Lauren Parsons, Reinie Cordier   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Access to Transition Planning and Support for Young People Who Self‐Place When in Out‐Of‐Home Care: The Perspectives of Young People and Practitioners

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper explores the experiences of young people in Queensland, Australia, under child protection orders who leave approved out‐of‐home care placements (e.g., foster; residential care) to stay in unapproved locations (e.g., sleeping on the streets; staying with friends, family/kin, or strangers).
Jemma Venables, Laura Simpson Reeves, Kathy Ellem, Karen Healy, Joel Cullin   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Homelessness and Housing Instability Among Care Leavers in Australia: Exploring Housing Pathways and Best Practice Housing Models

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A significant proportion of young people exiting Out‐of‐Home Care (OOHC) encounter substantial challenges in securing housing, often leading to homelessness within a few months after leaving care. All Australian jurisdictions have now approved extended care programs up to 21 years; however, none of them currently offer these young people ...
Yujie Zhao, Jacinta Waugh
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Care Leavers Into Parenthood: Support Needs and Effective Practice Approaches Through Transitions From Care

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There is significant local and international evidence to show that young people transitioning from care have children by age 21 at far higher rates than the general youth population. Intergenerational child protection involvement is also far higher for this group.
Jade Purtell, Sarah Morris
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The association of patent foramen ovale transcatheter closure and psychological well-being

International Journal of Clinical Practice, 2009
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Caring Futures: Australian Attitudes About the Desirability of Care Work

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Amid increasing public and policy attention on the care and support sector, which millions of Australians rely upon for essential services, care workers continue to advocate for better pay and fairer conditions. This article draws on the concepts of recognition, value and social distribution from feminist ethics of care scholarship to explore ...
Laura Davy, Ariadne Vromen, Serrin Rutledge‐Prior, Molly Saunders   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Philanthropy and Indigenous Initiatives: Insights From Australian Donors

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This paper draws on a survey and interview data, collected from a group of 180 donors who made monetary gifts to an Australian higher education institution, to better understand what drives individuals and organisations to donate to Indigenous initiatives.
Celina McEwen, Christopher Bajada, Deborah Cotton, Kevin Wallace, David S. Waller   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Meeting the Needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People With Hearing Loss in the Context of the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Hearing loss is a poignant issue in many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and, without sufficient support, it can also contribute to disabling life experiences. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is intended to provide support to eligible people experiencing disability, however, to effectively serve this ...
Hannah Lack, Jody Barney, Marie Huska, Damien Howard, Alexandra Devine   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source