Kinship care
Report
Offending among young people in contact with the out-of-home care system
The overall aim of this study is to collect detailed information about the life course development of children who enter OOHC for the first time and the factors that influence their development.
Report
Developmental outcomes of children and young people in relative/kinship care and foster care
This research report examines how exposure to different types of care (relative/kinship vs. foster care) is related to developmental outcomes of children who have experienced out-of-home care over a five year period.
Journal article
The case for a Torres Strait Islander‐driven, long‐term research agenda for environment, health and wellbeing
This article proposes strategies to manage complex challenges regarding positive health for Torres Strait Islanders.
Report
SVA Perspectives: education — children in out-of-home care
This paper considers what is required to improve education outcomes for children and young people in out-of-home care (OOHC). Children and young people in OOHC have often experienced traumatic events and require additional support to access safe environments and quality education so they can thrive in life.
Submission
Submission to the Inquiry into a Legislated Spent Convictions Scheme
VACCA's submission directly responds to s3 of the Terms of Reference for this inquiry: in considering the need for and design of a legislated spent convictions scheme, the Committee should have regard to the experience of groups in our community who suffer particular disadvantage due to past convictions, such as young people and Aboriginal and...