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Australia's Wellbeing Framework: Is It Really ‘Measuring What Matters’? 澳大利亚的幸福框架：它真的是“衡量重要的东西”吗？

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Australian Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-06-05 DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.70029

Kate Sollis, Paul Campbell, Nicholas Drake

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Prevalence and Factors Associated With Alleged Offending Among Children Aged 10–13 Years in the Northern Territory of Australia 澳大利亚北部地区10-13岁儿童涉嫌犯罪的患病率及相关因素

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Australian Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-06-01 DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.70034

Vincent Yaofeng He, Steven Roche, Jenny Williams, Tamika Williams, Steven Guthridge

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‘Playing the Game’: How Aboriginal Families Navigate Child Protection Systems to Restore Their Children Home From Out-Of-Home Care “玩游戏”：原住民家庭如何利用儿童保护系统，使他们的孩子从户外照顾中恢复家园

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Australian Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-05-27 DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.70027

B. J. Newton, Kimberly Chiswell, Caitlin Parker, Neika Tong, Shantelle Common

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A Scoping Review of Access and Engagement With Mental Health Services by Young People From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities in Australia 来自澳大利亚文化和语言多样化社区的年轻人获得和参与精神卫生服务的范围审查

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Australian Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-05-23 DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.70026

Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Prasheela Karan, Maria Cassaniti, Anthony B. Zwi, Ilan Katz

{"title":"A Scoping Review of Access and Engagement With Mental Health Services by Young People From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities in Australia","authors":"Abner Weng Cheong Poon, Prasheela Karan, Maria Cassaniti, Anthony B. Zwi, Ilan Katz","doi":"10.1002/ajs4.70026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ajs4.70026","url":null,"abstract":"Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) young people encounter unique circumstances, which can lead to high levels of distress. However, an up-to-date comprehensive literature review synthesising knowledge concerning mental health issues faced by CALD young people is lacking. This scoping review aims to identify the barriers and facilitators of access and engagement with Australian mental health services experienced by CALD young people. Research databases were searched to identify studies concerning CALD young people aged 12–25, parents of CALD youth and mental health workers. A total of 15 original research papers in peer-reviewed journals and grey literature meeting inclusion criteria were examined. Using thematic analysis, we categorised data according to (1) subjective perceptions, (2) structural and service barriers and (3) service and community facilitators in accessing and engaging with mental health services. Subjective perceptions showed four barriers related to cultural concepts, trust, stigma and family involvement. Identified barriers were related to financial, transportation and complex, poor culturally responsive services, whilst facilitators focussed on flexible service delivery, capacity of practitioners and social relationships. Respecting young people's preference to involve parents, adopting community-integrated approaches and providing culturally responsive psychological and practical support are crucial to enhance mental health access and engagement.","PeriodicalId":46787,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Social Issues","volume":"60 4","pages":"1107-1118"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ajs4.70026","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145706444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Relationships and Identity: An Ethnographic Study With Young People in South-East Queensland Who Had Left Out-Of-Home Care 关系和身份：对昆士兰东南部离开家庭外护理的年轻人的民族志研究

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Australian Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-05-22 DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.70021

Madonna Boman

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Opportunities in Middle Childhood: Multiple System Involvement During Middle Childhood and Early Adolescence in Northern Territory, Australia 儿童中期的机会：澳大利亚北部地区儿童中期和青少年早期的多系统参与

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Australian Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-05-19 DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.70031

Vincent Yaofeng He, Jenny Williams, Steven Roche, Tamika Williams, Steven Guthridge

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The Meaning of Home for Children and Young People After Parental Separation: Key Insights for Practice 父母分离后家对儿童和青少年的意义：关键的实践见解

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Australian Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-05-19 DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.70033

Belinda Fehlberg, Bruce M. Smyth, Monica Campo, Kristin Natalier

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The Intersection of HIV and Migration: Conceptualising Quality of Life Among Asian-Born Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV in Australia 艾滋病毒与移民的交叉点：澳大利亚与艾滋病毒感染者发生性行为的亚洲出生男性的生活质量概念化

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Australian Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.70023

Thomas Norman, Jennifer Power, Jimmy Yu-Hsiang Chen, Nyssa Ferguson, Emil Canita, Satrio Nindyo Istiko, Bo Justin Xiao, John Rule, Dean Murphy, Adam Bourne

{"title":"The Intersection of HIV and Migration: Conceptualising Quality of Life Among Asian-Born Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV in Australia","authors":"Thomas Norman, Jennifer Power, Jimmy Yu-Hsiang Chen, Nyssa Ferguson, Emil Canita, Satrio Nindyo Istiko, Bo Justin Xiao, John Rule, Dean Murphy, Adam Bourne","doi":"10.1002/ajs4.70023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ajs4.70023","url":null,"abstract":"This qualitative study aimed to understand how migration experiences shape wellbeing and quality of life (QoL) for Asian-born men who have sex with men (MSM) who are living with HIV in Australia, and to identify relevant support needs. Drawing from intersectionality theory, this paper reports findings from semi-structured interviews with Asian-born MSM (n = 9), as well as key informants working in the HIV sector (n = 9, total n = 18). Data were analysed using an inductive thematic technique focused on the intersections of structural racism/migration, homophobia/sexuality and HIV/HIV-related stigma. Participants described a multiplicity of ways in which QoL was diminished from their intersecting experiences, including key themes of (i) ‘living in limbo’ and (ii) ‘fear of rejection and disclosure’. However, participants also described positive experiences, such as (iii) the ability to more openly express their sexuality, and a cultivation of self-confidence to advocate for themselves and others (‘navigating the politics of belonging’). The findings highlight unique structural and social challenges to QoL that migration and living with HIV can generate. These findings signal a need to redouble efforts within the HIV response to advance QoL for people living with HIV in a manner that is affirming, comprehensive and draws on cultural strengths.","PeriodicalId":46787,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Social Issues","volume":"60 4","pages":"1132-1144"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ajs4.70023","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145706556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Hub and Spokes in Intellectual Disability Mental Health Support 智障心理健康支持中心和辐条

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Australian Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.70019

Christiane Purcal, Karen R. Fisher, Janelle Weise, Peri O'Shea, Julian Trollor

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Drinking Water Policy: A Realist Review 原住民与托雷斯海峡岛民在饮用水政策上的观点：现实检讨

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Australian Journal of Social Issues Pub Date : 2025-04-14 DOI: 10.1002/ajs4.70020

Margaret Apolima Fono, Felicity Chapman, Vita Christie, Carmen Parter, Jodi Knight, Simone Sherriff, Uncle Boe Rambaldini, Bradley Moggridge, Kylie Gwynne

{"title":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Drinking Water Policy: A Realist Review","authors":"Margaret Apolima Fono, Felicity Chapman, Vita Christie, Carmen Parter, Jodi Knight, Simone Sherriff, Uncle Boe Rambaldini, Bradley Moggridge, Kylie Gwynne","doi":"10.1002/ajs4.70020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ajs4.70020","url":null,"abstract":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures have a deep, enduring connection to water. However, since Australia's colonisation in 1788, water management has shifted, creating ongoing issues for these communities. Notwithstanding the universal recognition of safe drinking water as a human right, significant inequities persist, particularly affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Excluding Indigenous knowledge systems from drinking water policy design has exacerbated these issues. Contemporary discourse acknowledges the importance of integrating Indigenous knowledge into drinking water policy. Yet, the extent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander influence on current drinking water policy remains unclear. Our realist review addresses two questions: (1) What evidence supports engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in drinking water policy design at macro, meso and micro levels? (2) What contextual factors and mechanisms influence this engagement? We systematically searched electronic databases and grey literature, resulting in five peer-reviewed studies and 33 grey literature sources. Our findings suggest that addressing complex water issues requires significant and permanent investment in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance and self-determination in policy design, implementation and evaluation. We propose a roadmap highlighting enablers and barriers, noting that future research should explore capacity-building for Indigenous water operators and decision-makers.","PeriodicalId":46787,"journal":{"name":"Australian Journal of Social Issues","volume":"60 2","pages":"602-620"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ajs4.70020","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144740290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"社会学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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