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Raising post‐secondary education participation of young people transitioning from care: The effects of extended legislative support

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
Abstract Out‐of‐home care is associated with a range of negative social outcomes for the young people who experience it. The most promising path to improved life chances for care‐experienced young people is arguably through education, especially post‐secondary education.
Naomi Tootell, Andrew Harvey
wiley   +1 more source

Towards equitable partnerships in global health research: experiences from Ethiopia, Uganda, Lao PDR and Vietnam. [PDF]

BMJ Glob Health
Alemu K, Berhanu D, Bergström A, Hoa DP, Swartling Peterson S, Phoummalaysith B, Tomson G, Wanyenze RK, Persson LÅ.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The Challenges of Developing a Regional Public Health Plan

, 2007
Enrique Jacoby
openalex   +1 more source

The Introduction of Extended Out‐of‐Home Care (OOHC) Until 21 Years in Australia: A Mapping of Policy, Legislation and Programs in Each Jurisdiction

Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT It is increasingly recognised by global research that extending out‐of‐home care (OOHC) until at least 21 years of age is the policy reform most likely to advance improved outcomes for care leavers. In recent years, all eight Australian jurisdictions (States and Territories) have introduced forms of extended care programs.
Philip Mendes, Steven Roche, Isabella Kristo, Melissa O'Donnell, Tim Moore, Catia Malvaso, Jemma Venables, Joseph McDowall   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

‘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

Ileosigmoid knotting: A rare cause of acute abdomen with fatal outcome in a 60-year-old man: Case report from a resource-limited setting. [PDF]

Int J Surg Case Rep
Argaw DA, Nur WA, Ibrahim MA, Hassan MA, Mohamud AA, Ayen AA.   +5 more
europepmc   +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
wiley   +1 more source

The Perceived Role of Green Spaces on Mental Well-Being in Adults Living in Regional Communities: A Qualitative Study. [PDF]

Health Promot J Austr
Roba HS, Biddle SJH, Kolbe-Alexander T.
europepmc   +1 more source

Overview of initiatives regarding the management of the peri-urban interface [PDF]

, 1999
Budds, Jessica, Minaya, Alicia
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