Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0211482]Researchers: Dr Anthony McMahon (Chief Investigator) , Dr Karen Thomson (Chief Investigator) , Prof Rosamund Thorpe (Chief Investigator) , Mr Michael Bishop (Partner Investigator)
Brief description FOSTER CARE FOR CHILDREN IN CARE AND PROTECTION OF THE QUEENSLAND DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, MACKAY WHITSUNDAY REGION. The project aims to undertake a wide-ranging study of the foster care system and foster carers in a Regional area of Australia. Particular attention will be focused on: a cost benefit analysis of foster care; the qualities of good foster carers; the special needs of foster children with disability; the situation of Indigenous and Australian South Sea Islander foster children. The project's significance lies in addressing issues relevant to the current serious crisis in providing good quality alternative care for children unable to live with their own parents. The research program will provide the identification of improved policies and programs.
Funding Amount $124,000
Funding Scheme Linkage Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/LP0211482
- ARC : LP0211482