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June 10, 2026Journal of Intellectual & Developmental DisabilityOpen Access

Kinship care and Aboriginal children with disabilities in out-of-home care: “My boy, I was his voice”

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JJJ JonesJBJudith BrookSMSasha Moodie

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Overview

Qualitative findings highlight the experiences of Aboriginal children with disabilities, suggesting needed reforms.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the experiences of Aboriginal children with disabilities in kinship care and identify barriers in the child protection system.
  • Conducted qualitative yarning sessions with 46 kinship carers in Western Australia.
  • Utilized Indigenous researchers and methodologies for a culturally appropriate approach.
  • Analyzed barriers to accessing disability assessments and support services.
  • Identified significant barriers in accessing disability assessments for children.
  • Revealed a lack of training and support for kinship carers, impacting child welfare.
  • Highlighted the urgent need for reform to improve health and wellbeing of Aboriginal families.

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Jones et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a28fe326f82f25be989ba85https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2026.2668767
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