How are responses to child abuse and neglect conceptualised in Australian policy?

Lines, Lauren; Kakyo, Tracy Alexis; Hutton, Alison; Mwashala, Winfrida Wilfred; Grant, Julian

doi:10.1016/j.childyouth.2022.106794

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“…While Anaf et al’s study ( 34 ) involved six primary healthcare services in Australia, only two of the services were Aboriginal controlled, and none of the services were in WA, highlighting a limitation in the applicability of their overall results to the WA Aboriginal primary healthcare provider context. However, many of Anaf et al’s ( 34 ) findings indicate alignment with broader research on intersectoral collaboration and their findings, including the importance of shared values, consistent approaches and access to financial and human resources, are consistent with research in Aboriginal primary healthcare settings ( 56 ).…”

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“…This included WA having the lowest proportional investment in family support services in the country ( 22 ). Intersectoral collaboration between stakeholders within the WA Government, non-government organisations and Aboriginal organisations, including ACCHOs, is critical to address the overrepresentation of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care and the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal kinship carers ( 31 , 52 , 56 , 58 ). Despite the recognition that intersectoral collaboration is important in public health practice, there is no specific evidence addressing intersectoral collaboration in the context of out-of-home care and kinship care in an Australian Aboriginal context ( 53 , 59 ).…”

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Intersectoral collaboration for supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families and children in out-of-home care: perspectives from Western Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations

Moodie,

Jones,

Chenhall

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionWestern Australia has one of the highest rates of Aboriginal children entering out-of-home care in Australia. Kinship care is the preferred culturally safe out-of-home care option for Aboriginal children, yet all jurisdictions, including Western Australia, are far from meeting best-practice national standards. Intersectoral collaboration is a key primary healthcare principle and internationally recognized for improving health systems and outcomes. This paper presents findings from a qualitative research project investigating Aboriginal primary healthcare workers’ experiences of intersectoral collaboration challenges and strengthening opportunities.MethodsConstructivist grounded theory guided this research involving 55 semi-structured interviews and four focus group discussions with Aboriginal primary healthcare workers. The research was guided by Indigenous methodologies and led by Indigenous researchers Participants were recruited from seven Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations located across Perth metro, Pilbara, Midwest/Gascoyne and Southwest regions in Western Australia.ResultsKey themes identified around intersectoral collaboration challenges were communication, including information sharing and interagency meetings, and the relationship with the government sector, including trust and the importance of the perception of Aboriginal health service independence. Key themes around strengthening areas to improve intersectoral collaboration included strengthening service resourcing and coverage, including the availability of services, and addressing high program turnover. The need for a shift in approach, including more emphasis on Aboriginal-led care and aligning approaches between sectors, was another area for strengthening.DiscussionThis study addresses a significant research gap concerning out-of-home care, kinship care, and intersectoral collaboration in an Australian Aboriginal context. Findings highlighted the need to review the out-of-home and kinship models of care to strengthen the system, including creating more formal and structured modes of collaborating and better resourcing family support and kinship care.

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Intersectoral collaboration for supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families and children in out-of-home care: perspectives from Western Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations

Moodie,

Jones,

Chenhall

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Undergraduate Nursing Students about Child Abuse and Neglect: A Cross-sectional Study

Alnaeem,

Abu Sabra,

Hamdan-Mansour

et al. 2024

Teaching and Learning in Nursing

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Nurses’ and midwives’ contributions to a public health response to keeping children safe from abuse and neglect – a Delphi study

Lines

Kakyo

Hutton

et al. 2023

J Child Health Care

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Nurses and midwives can be instrumental to global efforts to address child abuse and neglect through a public health approach of prevention and early intervention. However, there is limited understanding of nurses’ and midwives’ roles, and no international or local guidelines to inform and evaluate their safeguarding practices. The aim of this modified Delphi study was to build consensus on the nature and scope of nursing and midwifery practice in safeguarding children in Australia. Sixty-four statements located within seven clusters were developed from a literature review and nursing and midwifery practice standards. Participants ( N = 102) were nurses and midwives working with children in diverse contexts. They were asked to indicate the importance of each statement to their practice setting. Consensus (80%) was achieved on all statements in Round Two. Findings highlight that participating nurses and midwives agreed safeguarding children is a core component of their practice in diverse child-focussed settings. Findings can inform ongoing discussions about development of nursing and midwifery practice standards and guide effective workforce preparation, education, support and resourcing. Further research about ongoing development of nursing and midwifery roles in safeguarding children is essential to explore how to most effectively mobilise these professions to prevent child abuse and neglect.

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How are responses to child abuse and neglect conceptualised in Australian policy?

Cited by 3 publications

References 15 publications

Intersectoral collaboration for supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families and children in out-of-home care: perspectives from Western Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations

Intersectoral collaboration for supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families and children in out-of-home care: perspectives from Western Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of Undergraduate Nursing Students about Child Abuse and Neglect: A Cross-sectional Study

Nurses’ and midwives’ contributions to a public health response to keeping children safe from abuse and neglect – a Delphi study

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