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Ending Australia’s status as a “leaving care laggard”: the case for a national extended care framework to lift the outcomes for young people transitioning from out-of-home care
- Author:
- MENDES Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 75(1), 2022, pp.122-132.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Young people transitioning from out-of-home care, commonly called care leavers, are known to be a vulnerable group. Many experience poor outcomes leading them to become homeless or involved in the criminal justice system. Yet compared to most other Anglophone democracies, Australia lacks mandatory assistance for care leavers beyond 18 years of age. There are also major legislative, policy, and program differences between care leaver entitlements in the individual states and territories. This paper argues that the Commonwealth Government should introduce a nationally consistent extended care system that would require all jurisdictions to provide a minimum standard of support until at least 21 years of age. A uniform set of extended care standards is even more vital in the context of COVID-19. (Edited publisher abstract)
Young people transitioning from out-of-home care in Victoria: strengthening support services for dual clients of child protection and youth justice
- Authors:
- MENDES Philip, BAIDAWI Susan, SNOW Pamela C.
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 67(1), 2014, pp.6-23.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
A significant proportion of young people leaving out-of-home care make their transition to independence via the youth justice system, exposing them to further risks and reducing their likelihood of full social and economic engagement in mainstream society. This article presents the initial findings of a research project based on a partnership between Monash University and seven nongovernment child and youth welfare agencies in Victoria, Australia. Seventy-seven key stakeholders participated in interviews and focus groups with a view to identifying practices and policies that could reduce the over-representation of young people leaving out-of-home care in the youth justice system. Factors that contributed to offending included varied responses by the child protection and youth justice systems, limited utility of leaving care plans, and the availability of a range of preventative and diversionary programmes. The findings point to a need for more formalised interagency collaboration, and intensification of the interventions and supports offered both in custodial settings and post discharge from custody or care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Young people transitioning from out of home care and relationships with family of origin: an examination of three recent Australian studies
- Authors:
- MENDES Philip, JOHNSON Guy, MOSLEHUDDIN Badal
- Journal article citation:
- Child Care in Practice, 18(4), October 2012, pp.357-370.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Reporting that young people who are able to establish positive relationships with their family in care and/or when transitioning from care are more likely to have a positive self-identity and self-confidence and overall better outcomes, this article looks at the family connections of young people transitioning from care. It reviews a number of international studies from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the United States and Australia. It also describes and summarises the findings of 3 recent qualitative Australian studies on young care leavers which included an overview of their relationship with family of origin, with illustrative examples. The authors note that the young people interviewed in the 3 studies reported both positive and negative examples of family connections, and highlight the value of planning and support to promote positive family links for young people in care, in transition from care, and after care.
Towards a community development support model for young people transitioning from state out-of-home care: a case study of St Luke's Anglicare in Victoria, Australia
- Author:
- MENDES Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Practice: Social Work in Action, 23(2), April 2011, pp.69-81.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Many young people, when transitioning out of state run out-of-home care, experience significant health, social and educational shortfalls. They are often the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in society. While many western countries engage in specific policy and practice initiatives to improve the life chances of these care leavers, there have been varied conclusions about the efficacy of those programmes. This paper refers to the leaving care and after care support programme introduced by St Luke's Anglicare in the Australian rural city of Bendigo which has included key programme initiatives around housing, employment and mentoring. The paper argues that a community development support model based on a partnership between professional social welfare workers and local community networks is most likely to enhance opportunities for the social inclusion of care leavers. Conclusions are presented based on the experiences of service users about what works best in leaving these care programmes.
Young people transitioning from out-of-home care: a critical analysis of Australian and International policy and practice
- Author:
- MENDES Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 62(3), September 2009, pp.388-402.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Young people transitioning from out-of-home care comprise arguably one of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in society. They experience multiple disadvantages resulting from their abuse or neglect prior to entering care, their often negative experiences in care, and the lack of support provided to them as they transition from care. Compared to most young people, they face particular difficulties in accessing educational, employment, housing, and other developmental and transitional opportunities. This paper critically analyses the pathways taken by care leavers, and the Australian and international policy and practice responses. Policy and program reforms for improved outcomes for care leavers are suggested.
Integrating social work and community-development practice in Victoria, Australia
- Author:
- MENDES Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Asia Pacific Journal of Social Work and Development, 18(1), June 2008, pp.14-25.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Community development is generally considered to be a core component of social work practice and knowledge. Yet much professional social work literature and discourse seem to relegate community development to the sidelines. This article aims to address the deficit by interviewing six Victorian social workers involved in community development practice. It documents the use of CD skills and strategies in social work interventions, and the integration of the values, principles and frameworks of the two disciplines.
The history of social work in Australia: a critical literature review
- Author:
- MENDES Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 58(2), June 2005, pp.121-131.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Historical knowledge plays an important role in the development of social work identity. Yet there has been little analysis of the historical literature on social work and social workers in Australia. This article highlights both the strengths in the existing literature, and also the major gaps in our knowledge of social work practice, education, activism and professional organisations. Arguments are considered for a greater prioritising of historical research within the social work profession.
Public attacks on social work in Australia: the two bulletin affairs
- Author:
- MENDES Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 54(3), September 2001, pp.55-62.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This articles examines two historical examples of public attacks by the conservative 'Bulletin' magazine on Australian social work: the 1961 assault on an alleged communist conspiracy in the Melbourne University Social Studies Department, and the 1981 critiques of alleged Marxist influence within the university of Sydney Social Work Department. Attention is drawn both to the short-term impact of these attacks on the social work profession and its commitment to social reform, and to their implications for current policy and practice.
Blaming the messenger: the media social workers and child abuse
- Author:
- MENDES Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 54(2), June 2001, pp.27-36.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This paper explores the agenda-setting role of the media in child abuse, citing local and international examples. The author argues that much media coverage of child abuse promotes a conservative, pro-family political agenda, offering a narrow individualistic/legalistic view of child abuse as opposed to a broader structural definition. This conservative agenda is particularly reflected in media hostility to social workers involved in child abuse cases. Attention is drawn to the major manifestations of this criticism, and to some of the reasons why social workers experience disproportionate media censure. Suggestions are then made regarding the potential for a more effective and pro-active social work response.
From wage earners welfare state to the targeted welfare state: the social welfare policies of the Australian Labor Party, 1983-99
- Author:
- MENDES Philip
- Journal article citation:
- Australian Social Work, 52(4), December 1999, pp.33-38.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article explores the welfare policies and ideology of the Federal Australian Labor Party, from 1983 to 1999. Looks at how since 1996, it has displayed some signs of returning to traditional egalitarian concerns and argues that social workers for reason of ideology and self-interest should support such trends.