This study examines a regional Victorian parent support program to understand how trauma‑informed care was enabled or limited for parents of children with complex support needs. The findings highlight the need for clearer organisational policies, stronger workforce training, collaboration with trauma‑specific services and ongoing consultation with parents.

This article introduces the concept of justice reinvestment (JR) as defined and applied in Australia by First Nations people, including as a mechanism with potential to reduce over-representation of young First Nations people in the justice system. It draws on specific examples from longer-standing JR initiatives and their implementation of JR elements.

This paper explores reflections from five regional social workers about the challenges they faced supporting families who need assistance but are yet to access National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) packages. It identifies key challenges for practice, including difficulties accessing disability services and lack of guidelines on navigating the NDIS application process for family services staff.