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Promoting perinatal mental health wellness in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Sue Ferguson-HillThis document discusses the protective and risk factors in consideration of perinatal mental health in Indigenous communities. The impact of parental trauma is discussed in relation to these risk factors. -
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All babies count: Prevention and protection for vulnerable babies
Chris Cuthbert, Gwynne Rayns and Kate StanleyThis document discusses the issue of maltreatment in pregnancy and provides information on working with vulnerable families and children during the perinatal period and infancy. The document has a strong focus on child abuse during this period. -
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A stitch in time saves nine: Preventing and responding to the abuse and neglect of infants
This information discusses the risk of child abuse and neglect during infancy and discusses interventions to address this. The role of parental risk factors is also examined. -
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Shining a light on good practice in NSW: Stories from child protection and out of home care
NSW Government Family & Community ServicesThey are such different stories but they have one common feature – hardworking, courageous, compassionate and skilled people who have changed lives. We know there is a lot about our system that we need to fix. This report reminds us of so much that is working and does not need fixing. It also reminds us that our people, and the relationships they form, are the very best asset we have to offer vulnerable families. -
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Indigenous responses to child protection issues
Jenny R. Higgins and Nikki ButlerAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are almost five times more likely to be placed in out-of-home care compared with non-Indigenous children (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2007). Yet there is a serious shortage of culturally appropriate placements to accommodate them. Even with intensive recruitment efforts, professionals have been unable to recruit sufficient Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers to meet the demand. -
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Comprehensive support for Indigenous carers and young people
Jenny R. Higgins and Nikki ButlerAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are almost five times more likely to be placed in out-of-home care compared with non-Indigenous children (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2007). Yet there is a serious shortage of culturally appropriate placements to accommodate them. Even with intensive recruitment efforts, professionals have been unable to recruit sufficient Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers to meet the demand. -
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Assessing, training and recruiting Indigenous carers
Jenny R. Higgins and Nikki ButlerAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are almost five times more likely to be placed in out-of-home care compared with non-Indigenous children (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2007). Yet there is a serious shortage of culturally appropriate placements to accommodate them. Even with intensive recruitment efforts, professionals have been unable to recruit sufficient Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers to meet the demand. -
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Characteristics of promising Indigenous out-of-home care programs and services
Jenny R. Higgins and Nikki ButlerAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to suffer the intergenerational effects of past welfare practices including the forced removal of their children and dislocation from their communities, country and culture. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders also experience higher levels of poverty and social disadvantage than non-Indigenous Australians. The combined effects of past practices and current disadvantages present Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with extreme challenges in supporting families to ensure children stay safe and are cared for appropriately. -
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Policy Briefing Paper: Complexity in kinship care in Victoria
Baptcare, OzChild and AnchorBaptcare OzChild and Anchor proposed this research to understand more about how complex issues were impacting children and families in kinship care. -
Guide
SNAICC Healing in practices – Promising practices in healing programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
SNAICCThis resource intends to showcase how services incorporate culturally appropriate, community controlled healing approaches and highlight practices from which mainstream and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services can learn. -
Report
Developing therapeutic communities for abused Aboriginal children and their families: An Indigenous Practitioners Cooperative inquiry
Ministerial Advisory Council on Child Protection, WAIn May 2007, more than 50 Aboriginal frontline community practitioners gathered from across the State to address the question: How can therapeutic communities for abused Aboriginal children and their family in Western Australia be developed in a climate of despair? A cooperative inquiry was designed to ensure that a diversity of Aboriginal voices be both represented and heard. -
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Strengths of Australian Aboriginal cultural practices in family life and child rearing
Shaun Lohoar, Nick Butera and Edita KennedyThis paper explores some of the characteristics of traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural practices that contribute to effective family functioning, and how these practices can have positive effects on children and communities. The approach is to gather the views of Aboriginal families and compare these perspectives with supporting evidence drawn from the literature. The findings suggest that, provided the necessary social conditions are in place, culture can be a protective force for children, families and communities.