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Understanding the Wellbeing Needs of First Nations Children in Out-of-Home Care in Australia: A Comprehensive Literature Review
International journal of environmental research and public health, Vol.21(9), pp.1-19
13/09/2024
PMID: 39338091
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Abstract
Introduction: Despite the increasing overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (hereafter respectfully referred to as First Nations) children living in out-of-home care (OOHC) in Australia, little is known about their wellbeing needs. This comprehensive literature review aimed to identify these needs and the features of care required to meet them.
Methods: MEDLINE, CINAHL, Scopus, Informit, PsycINFO, and Embase databases and relevant grey literature were searched from inception to December 2023 for articles presenting qualitative accounts and perspectives relevant to the wellbeing needs of First Nations children in OOHC. These included reports from First Nations children in OOHC; First Nations adults with lived experience of OOHC; carers, caseworkers, and organizational stakeholders; and First Nations community members with relevant lived and/or professional experience. We used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines and Braun and Clarke’s reflexive thematic analysis method for data analysis. Results: Thirty-five articles (19 peer-reviewed, 16 grey literature) met the inclusion criteria. Our analysis revealed six wellbeing needs of First Nations children in OOHC: Being seen, being heard; a sense of stability; holistic health support; social and cultural connections; culturally safe OOHC providers; and preparedness for transitioning out of care. A range of features of OOHC were also identified as critical for supporting these needs.
Conclusions: Our findings suggest that First Nations children in OOHC have unique wellbeing needs in addition to safety, security, and health. Attention to the development and maintenance of social and cultural connections is an important concern that must be addressed by OOHC providers (caseworkers and organizations) and carers and supported by OOHC policy and the associated systems in Australia as part of providing culturally safe and supportive care.
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- Title
- Understanding the Wellbeing Needs of First Nations Children in Out-of-Home Care in Australia: A Comprehensive Literature Review
- Creators
- Darren Garvey (Author) - The University of QueenslandKen Carter (Author) - The University of QueenslandKate Anderson (Author) - Australian National UniversityAlana Gall (Author) - Southern Cross UniversityKirsten Howard (Author) - The University of SydneyJemma Venables (Author) - The University of QueenslandKaren Healy (Author) - The University of QueenslandLea Bill (Author)Angeline Letendre (Author) - University nuhelot'ine thaiyots'i nistameyimâkanak Blue QuillsMichelle Dickson (Author) - The University of SydneyGail Garvey (Author) - The University of Queensland
- Publication Details
- International journal of environmental research and public health, Vol.21(9), pp.1-19
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Grant note
- This research was funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) NHMRC-CIHR Healthy Cities Implementation Science Team Grant Scheme GNT2023127.
- Identifiers
- 991013222506702368
- Copyright
- © 2024 by the authors
- Academic Unit
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article