ERIC Number: EJ1438693
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Publication Date: 2024-Sep
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Supporting the Health, Education and Wellbeing of Children and Families: A Priority-Setting Study with the Service System in Logan, Queensland
Michelle A. Krahe; Jaimee Stuart; Sara Branch; Mandy Gibson
Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, v49 n3 p246-263 2024
Priority-setting is a collective responsibility centred around inclusive engagement and alignment with the needs and desired outcomes of the community. In this study, we leveraged the collective expertise of stakeholders from the child and family service system, to identify priorities for supporting the health, education and wellbeing of children and families living in Logan, Queensland. A pragmatic approach combining a modified nominal group technique and consensus methodology was undertaken. Key system factors were identified and consolidated into 10 priority areas, which were ranked via an online questionnaire. The top three priority areas were identified by the service system as (i) early family and child support programs, (ii) support and resourcing of existing services, and (iii) recognition and support of a diverse community. These results present an opportunity to leverage the local knowledge and expertise of the service system to design solutions that address the greatest challenges for children and families in place.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Child Health, Health Promotion, Well Being, Family Needs, Access to Education, Access to Health Care, Family (Sociological Unit), Resources, Diversity, Barriers, Child Development, Disadvantaged, Stakeholders, Workshops, Empowerment, Cooperation, Young Children, Professional Development
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Language: English
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