Publications

Promoting an inclusive community for people with intellectual disabilities

The publication, "Finding out about the ARROS PLACE Program: Supporting Young People with Cognitive Disability and Experiences of Child Protection and/or Youth Justice Involvement," explores the two-year ARROS PLACE initiative. This program, delivered by the Community Living Association, supports young people aged 15-25 with cognitive disabilities who are homeless or at risk, and have experiences in child protection or youth justice systems. The study highlights the program’s trauma-informed, relationship-based practices, which focus on advocacy, skill development, and peer-led activities to bridge gaps in support during transitions to adulthood. It includes key findings, recommendations, and a deep dive into the complex needs of participants and practitioners' approaches.

This paper examines the experiences of 13 young people in out-of-home care who self-place and access specialist support services in Queensland, Australia. The findings highlight the importance of accessible and responsive support, trusting relationships with workers, fostering agency and choice, and advocacy for navigating complex systems. The study underscores the need for tailored services to improve resilience, safety, and sustainable outcomes for this vulnerable group.

This booklet was created by one of the year 9 English classes at Kedron State High.The aim of this booklet is to share stories with the hope of increasing tolerance and promoting cultural awareness. Stories about student’s homelands and their journeys that brought them to Kedron have been shared in the spirit of building bridges and breaking down walls.

This report, Couch Surfing in the Burbs - Young, hidden & homeless is not intended to explore the reasons why a young person became homeless. The aim is to develop a greater understanding of the pathways homeless young people followed within the North East corridor of Brisbane and recommend how the sector can better respond.

This research delves into the phenomenon of self-placing in out-of-home care, examining how children and young people navigate decisions affecting their lives. Drawing on interviews with 11 participants in Queensland, the study sheds light on the challenges they face, including disconnection from support, heightened vulnerability, and limited participation in formal decision-making processes. Recommendations are made to improve safety, connection, and wellbeing for this group.

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The purpose of the Journeys of Exclusion research has been to explore the relationship between statutory child protection and experiences of exclusion in the lives of children and young people who have an intellectual disability.

Strengthening communication between parents with intellectual disability or diverse learning styles and Child Safety.