First Nations youth
Alternative labels
Aboriginal Australian youth
Report
Footprints in Time: Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children – social and emotional wellbeing research report
This report on the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth proposes and explores a novel approach to measuring social and emotional wellbeing, inspired by a holistic construct developed by a First Nations scholar-led team.
Journal article
Identifying success factors and impacts of social and emotional well-being programmes for First Nations youth in Australia
This article describes the protocol for a culturally responsive scoping review that will map success factors and social and emotional wellbeing impacts of programmes delivered in Australia for First Nations youth aged 10–18 years. The scoping review is designed to be undertaken collaboratively with First Nations people and non-Indigenous allies.
Report
Footprints in time: LSIC housing research report
Utilising Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children (LSIC) data, this report provides both a descriptive overview of the housing circumstances that Indigenous children and their families live in, and the way housing-related factors can help or hinder those children growing up strong. Two of the major dimensions explored in the analyses are housing tenure and remoteness.
Journal article
Pathways to adolescent executive function in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
This article describes research into adolescent executive functioning in Australian Indigenous children, examining the role of early home and learning environments and key developmental skills. Longitudinal data indicates preschool visual motor and literacy skills and early school classroom self-regulation predict adolescent executive function. Policy responses for family and early learning services are suggested.
Position paper
Racism and the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
This position paper reviews current policies focused on racism and health and examines how well these are addressing the unique and catastrophic impacts that racism has on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's health. It calls for urgent action to support local, community-led responses and drive systemic reform to protect and promote their wellbeing.