Lived experiences of First Nations children in Therapeutic Residential Care

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Kylie Day · Southern Cross University

Lynne McPherson · Southern Cross University

Antonia Canosa · Southern Cross University

Robbie Gilligan · Trinity College

Kathomi Gatwiri · Flinders University

Janise Mitchell · Australian Childhood Foundation

Tim Moore ·

Abstract

The study highlights the urgent need for structural reform in TRC, grounded in Indigenous perspectives and relational accountability. Elevating the lived expertise of First Nations young people is essential to creating culturally safe, empowering care environments.

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Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights Child Welfare and Adoption Indigenous Cultures and Socio-Education

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Published in: Child Abuse & Neglect

Volume 171, pp. 107816-107816

DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2025.107816

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Lived experiences of First Nations children in Therapeutic Residential Care

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