Developing Best Practice for Settlement Services for Refugee Women-at-Risk. As one of the few countries offering a Woman-at-Risk visa category, Australia is committed to providing support to this vulnerable group during the process of settlement. Each year, approximately $17 million is allocated to women at risk to assist with the process of settlement; however, there is a paucity of research to inform settlement practice specific to this group. This project aims to understand the determinants o ....Developing Best Practice for Settlement Services for Refugee Women-at-Risk. As one of the few countries offering a Woman-at-Risk visa category, Australia is committed to providing support to this vulnerable group during the process of settlement. Each year, approximately $17 million is allocated to women at risk to assist with the process of settlement; however, there is a paucity of research to inform settlement practice specific to this group. This project aims to understand the determinants of psychosocial wellbeing for women-at-risk during settlement and to draw upon the ecological model of community psychology to inform the design and delivery of settlement services for this group.Read moreRead less
Families at the Centre was designed to deepen understanding of how Early childhood education and care (ECEC) fits into the lives of low-income families with children below school age.
Home-Centred Care For Children And Young People In Care
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Australian Research Council
Summary
The research aims to:
-Determine how understandings of home enhance children and young people’s experiences in state care.
- Support carers to respond to children and young people’s needs.
- Develop home-centred principles and practice guidelines for organisations providing state care.
Helps families experiencing setbacks by engaging and training families who have been through tough times to help other families going through tough times themselves.
South Australia's And NSW Experience Of The Mockingbird Model
Summary
MOCKINGBIRD FAMILY unites 6 to 10 foster and/or kinship carer homes called Satellite Families in a local community called a Constellation, supported by an experienced carer who takes on the role of Hub Home Provider. The Hub Home Provider is an employed team member who supports carers through providing connection, information, training and emotional support.
Supporting Kinship And Foster Carers With The Parents Under Pressure Program: A Collaborative Implementation Project
Summary
Parents Under Pressure ( PuP ) program is a leading international program to improve outcomes for children living in families facing multiple adversities, including substance abuse and mental health challenges.
To leverage evidence-based research to develop new knowledge, technology and practices to benefit Australian children and families living in disadvantage