This paper reports on recent research that explored the role of relationships with paid support workers in strengthening the rights and wellbeing of young people with cognitive disability in Australia.

This research addresses a knowledge gap about personal safety and abuse prevention by exploring the perspectives of young people with disability.

This Australian paper is a literature review of studies that relate to teacher wellbeing with a focus on teachers’ work and enabling practices.

For young people with cognitive disability who live in regional Australia, very little is known about what helps and what hinders belonging and connection in their communities. This research addressed this gap in our knowledge by working collaboratively with young people.