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The importance of digital inclusion in accessing care and support in our increasingly digitised world Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2021-12-22 Lyndal Sleep,Paul Harris
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Assessing Land-use Suitability of Existing Inclusionary Zoning Projects in the Australian Capital Territory Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2021-12-21 Shuangshuang Zheng,Thomas Sigler
As a land-use planning tool, Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) has been widely adopted by developed countries to provide adequate affordable housing. In Australia, this planning initiative has been successfully implemented in South Australia (SA), New South Wales (NSW), and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) (AHURI 2017). Despite IZ helping states establish a relatively large number of affordable housing
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Mother of a problem! Are the Needs of Mothers with Intellectual Disability Being Addressed in the NDIS Era? Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2021-11-22 Nikki Wedgwood,Susan Collings,Margaret Spencer,Gabrielle Hindmarsh
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From ‘Us and Them’ to ‘Me and You’: Fostering Inclusion in Daily Care Practice in Terms of Equal Partnership Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2021-11-22 Mieke Cardol,Maaike Hermsen,Ida E. Van Asselt-Goverts,Sander R. Hilberink
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The Sickening Truth of the Digital Divide Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2021-11-22 Madison Stephens,Anna Mankee-Williams
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Belonging in the Online World: Older Adults’ Use of Internet for Community. Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2021-11-12 Belinda Grace Fuss,Diana Dorstyn,Lynn Ward
Objective: To explore older Australians’ experiences of using computermediated communication (CMC) to engage with their social networks and communities. Background: Use of CMC among older adults has been associated with favourable social outcomes. How older adults engage with others to foster these outcomes is less well known. Understanding this may be useful when developing programs to encourage older
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Compassionate care: a socially inclusive model for the routine medical care of people living with HIV/AIDs in India. Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2020-08-10 Stephen Anthony Larmar
This paper reports on a research project exploring a socially inclusive approach to providing routine medical care for people living with HIV/AIDs (PLHA) in India. Seven medical practitioners working in an outpatient clinic in a central city in India that gives emphasis to compassionate care were interviewed. The findings of the research indicate that compassionate care for PLHA in India promotes a
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Book Review: Music, Health and Wellbeing: Exploring Music for Health Equity and Social Justice Eds. Sunderland N., Bendrups, D. and Bartleet B-L. Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2020-08-10 Elizabeth Coombes
This article is a book review of the the text Music, Health and Wellbeing: Exploring Music for Health Equity and Social Justice edited by Naomi Sunderland, Dan Bendrups and Bridie-Leigh Bartleet. The book explores the use of music participation as a means of addressing health inequalities. Touching on arts therapies, the book also offers a wider contextualisation of this area of work in a variety of
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Whose space is it anyway? Whose space is it anyway? The architecture of social exclusion and why it is bad for the public’s health. Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2020-08-10 Susan Collinson
Over the past decade there has been a significant upsurge in nationalist politics and sentiment in both Europe and the USA. Ideas of nationhood and sovereignty have become dominant themes within political discourse, and there has been a rise in the popularity of right wing parties that espouse strict immigration control. In the UK, the concept of ‘health tourism’ has become an issue in relation to
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Challenges to social inclusion are being illuminated in the era of social distancing Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2020-08-10 Paul Harris, Pooja Sawrikar
The year 2020 is like no other. The Covid-19 pandemic spread across the world, and with it shone a spotlight on long entrenched social inequalities and associated differences in our abilities to ‘socially distance’ and prepare for and endure enforced ‘lockdowns’. As Xafis (2020) puts it, those most affected by the pandemic “are individuals and groups routinely disadvantaged by the social injustice
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Collective Impact and the Imperative of Shifting the Balance of Power: An Implication of Complexity Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2020-08-10 Stephen Roger Marshall
The collective impact approach to achieving greater wellbeing at a population level is grounded in the realisation that that human society and the communities that it comprises of are complex and the insights that complexity science and systems theory bring. This paper examines the approach through the lens of a theoretical framework, grounded in complexity science and systems theory, which was assembled
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Conducting Research with People with Nonverbal Autism: An Inclusive Methodological Approach Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2020-08-10 Karenne J Hills, Jayne Clapton, Pat Dorsett, Kirsty Andersen
Abstract Current academic literature exposes a paucity of information about people with severe (nonverbal) autism from their own perspective. Most research pertaining to this population has obtained data from a secondary source such as a parent or caregiver. This paper describes the methodological approach to a study exploring the spirituality of people with nonverbal autism. The study was intentionally
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Social inclusion for women experiencing homelessness Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2020-08-10 Jenna Richards, Abe Oudshoorn, Laura Misener
Background: People experiencing homelessness have been described as one of the most socially excluded groups (Everett 2009; Labonte, 2004), particularly homeless women (Wesely & Wright, 2005). Exploring the barriers and facilitators to social inclusion for women experiencing homelessness, in addition to their experience of sports, may provide the information required to increase their access to community
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Stepping in and stepping up: Responding to diversity and expressions of social exclusion from across the globe Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2019-09-13 Paul Harris, Angella Duvnjak
2019 has seen increasing numbers of people take to the streets around the world in response to a diverse range of social issues relating to freedoms, human rights, environmental concerns and rising inequalities. These campaigns of disruption reflect a growing frustration with decision-makers who are perceived to be unwilling or unable to act in ways that preserve and enhance social well-being, but
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Are we making a difference? Rural university students’ perceptions of diversity and inclusion Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2019-09-13 Henry Ho, Catherine Browers
Recent demographic trends indicate that the evolving workforce will increasingly comprise a variety of cultures, belief systems, and ethnic populations. As future professionals in a global environment, post-graduate business students must understand the increasing importance of differences they will encounter. The purpose of this study is to understand business students’ perceptions of diversity and
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Diversity enforces social exclusion: Does exclusion never cease? Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2019-09-13 Saqib Amin
Diversity plays a vital role in sustainable development of any country. Discrimination, segregation and bigotry are escalating the pressure on the world’s population. This study aims to investigate the impact of ethnic and religious diversity on social exclusion (in the form of economic exclusion, exclusion from public service and exclusion from civic and public participation as indicated by United
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Insights into theorizing social exclusion and inequities: A perspective from the Arab World Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2019-09-13 Jihad Makhoul, Ann Taket, Michael Khoury, Tamar Kabakian-Khasholian
Objective: To explore the influence of the global structural determinants and their pathways of action on health disparities and social exclusion, drawing on findings from research with four different population groups in an Arab context. We use a socioecological framework to categorise these determinants into levels to allow an in-depth look into their pathways of action on social exclusion and inequalities
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‘Where to now?’ Understanding the landscape of health and social services for homeless women in London, Ontario, Canada Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2019-09-13 Amy Van Berkum, Abe Oudshoorn
Homelessness is an ongoing social challenge effecting women in unique ways. The purpose of this research study was to understand a network of health and social services accessed by women experiencing homelessness, and how individuals successfully or unsuccessfully navigated these services. Data were collected utilizing a participatory application of the PhotoVoice method, grounded in a critical feminist
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Music education as a means to enhance the perceived sense of social inclusion and to empower the young through increased employment in Eastern Uganda Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2019-09-13 Tiija Rinta Tettey
Uganda has a rich culture in music, with musical skills having traditionally been passed down orally from one generation to the next. In school, music as a subject is featured in the National Curriculum; however, its teaching varies widely from school to school. Yet, due to music playing a vital role in the culture, musical activities take place daily and musicians are regularly needed in events. Engaging
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‘I would call it a social capital building exercise’: the nature of networks that enable women with a refugee background to access sustainable employment in regional Australia Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-12-30 Louise Whitaker, Mandy Hughes, Barbara Rugendyke
Securing sustainable employment enables the successful settlement of women from refugee backgrounds into regional Australia however, the path to its attainment is complex. Work that takes advantage of the breadth of their skills or offers sustainable careers is not readily available. Further, having to seek refuge suggests that women bring embodied memories of trauma which may, in turn, continue to
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An evaluation of a Housing First program for chronically homeless women Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-12-30 Abe Oudshoorn, Cheryl Forchuk, Jodi Hall, Tracy Smith-Carrier, Amy Van Berkum
Housing First is rapidly developing as a promising practice for ending homelessness. However, concerns have been raised regarding application for particular populations, such as women. Using a critical feminist lens, this evaluation assessed a Housing First program delivered in a mid-sized city in Ontario, Canada. The evaluation included interviews with program participants, program providers, and
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The influence of social support on health and wellbeing among women with and without children Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-12-30 Melissa Graham
Social support is a significant determinant of health and well-being with poorer social support leading to poorer health outcomes. Despite this, little is known about the impact of social support on health and wellbeing among women without children or how this compares to women with children. Drawing on data from 683 women, who participated in both Waves 1 (1997) and 4 (2006) of the Negotiating the
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Changing Places, Changing Lives Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-12-30 Alexandra Martin, Valerie Watchorn, Cathryn Grant
The built environment has long been recognised as a significant determinant of social inclusion and participation of people who experience disability. Despite existence of anti-discrimination legislation and development of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with a Disability, many individuals continue to experience inequitable access to their communities. Using a qualitative approach
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Migration background and educational affordability amongst Pacific Islander migrant learners in Melbourne’s western region Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-12-30 Irene Kmudu Paulsen
High cost is a major barrier to the attainment of educational goals of many learners, especially those from economically-disadvantaged backgrounds. In Australia, this cohort includes Pacific Islander (PI) learners for whom low family income and ineligibility to access Government assistance for tertiary education costs may prohibit some learners from pursuing Higher Education (HE) studies. Whilst cultural
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Not just a 2018 phenomena: The ‘war on truth’ continues Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-12-30 Angella Duvnjak, Paul Harris
Time Magazine has named its 2018 person of the year as the ‘guardians of truth', namely four journalists who were slain or detained for their efforts in getting to ‘the truth’ of the story (Vick, 2018). Although much of the media focus and discussions on the ‘war on truth’ are attributed to President Trump’s penchant for deriding journalists and their journalism as ‘fake news’, the ‘war on truth’ is
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Ili-based Community Organising: An Igorot Indigenous Peoples’ Concept for Grassroots Collaboration Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-08-31 Digna L. Adonis, Jen Couch
The growing demand for participatory community development approaches has greatly influenced the need to involve community people as active partners, rather than passive recipients of programs, projects and services. Participatory approaches operate on the premise that the local people are the ultimate change agents of their own communities and that their culture is an asset to their own development
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Preparing for inclusive consultation, research and policy development: insights from the field of Deafblindness Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-08-31 Alana Roy, Keith R. McVilly, Beth R. Crisp
There is a paucity of research and guidance on good practice for engaging with people who are Deafblind in policy development and the co-design of services and service systems. Although there are a range of inclusive research methodologies, such as the World Cafe, Deafblind people are yet to be engaged authentically and effectively in these conversations. To address this issue, and as part of a program
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A History of Women’s Homelessness: The Making of a Crisis Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-08-31 Abe Oudshoorn, Amy Van Berkum, Colleen Van Loon
Women’s homelessness is continually referred to as a new, surprising, or growing phenomenon. Rather, in this paper we explore the proposition that women’s homelessness has long existed in Canada, Australia, the United States of America and the United Kingdom, but in many ways has been ignored or marginalized. To do so, we use texts, articles, and reports from the mid-1800’s to today to present how
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How the personal support networks of people with intellectual disability promote participation and engagement Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-08-31 Kathy Shelley, Michelle Donelly, Anne Hillman, Angela Dew, Louise Whitaker, Roger J Stancliffe, Marie Knox, Trevor Parmenter
Background: Social inclusion has been defined as an interaction between major life domains, including interpersonal relationships and community participation among other factors. Understanding the manner in which these life domains may inter-connect could inform efforts to promote social inclusion. This paper explores the role of personal support network members in establishing and maintaining community
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Improving inclusion in rural health services for marginalised community members: Developing a process for change Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-08-31 Christina Malatzky, Olivia Mitchell, Lisa Bourke
Australia’s mainstream health services located in rural contexts are mandated to provide health care to the entire local population. However, complex power relations embedded and reflected within the cultures of mainstream generalist health services are excluding the most marginalised residents from health care. This paper argues that unless inclusion in rural, generalist mainstream health services
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Social inclusion, and the power of being ‘seen’ and ‘heard’ in 2018 Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2018-08-31 Angella Duvnjak, Paul Harris
Whose experiences, lives and values do we have most access to, and whose voices end up being heard or privileged? What does ‘visibility’ really mean in a world with a 24-hour media cycle, the opening up and democratisation of participatory models fuelled by social media, and increasing opportunities for direct representation which bypass traditional gatekeepers of information dissemination? From the
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The experiences of second generation Samoans in Australia Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-12-22 Glenda Stanley, Judith Kearney
Australia is a culturally diverse country with increasing numbers of people with Samoan heritage immigrating in search of better educational and employment opportunities. Indicators such as under-representation in university courses and employment outcomes point to adaptation difficulties for many second generation Australians with Samoan heritage, setting them apart from some other immigrant groups
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Responding to the needs of homeless Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with complex disability: The Guddi for Young People Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-12-22 Michelle McIntyre, Clare Townsend, Jennifer Cullen
Youth homelessness has been identified as a significant problem in Australia, which exposes young people to social exclusion and considerable disadvantage (MacKenzie, Flatau, Steen, & Thielking, 2016). For young people, homelessness increases risks for physical and mental health problems, and negative social outcomes in adulthood including continued homelessnesss, unemployment, and poverty. These problems
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Community-based interventions for building social inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia: A systematic review Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-12-22 Di Mahoney, Samantha Siyambalapitiya
As refugee and asylum seeker numbers increase in Australia, their effective integration into society is facilitated by inclusion in social, economic and community life. This systematic review of the literature explored community-based programs that contribute to inclusion and social participation of refugees and asylum seekers in Australia. Four scholarly databases were searched for articles published
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Sexual knowledge in adolescents with intellectual disabilities: A timely reflection Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-12-22 Becky Rowe, Courtney Wright
At its core, sexuality education for adolescents with intellectual disabilities (ID) is an international human rights issue. Adolescents with ID have the same sexual desires and needs as others, yet their sexuality is generally portrayed as problematic. Despite an ideological shift towards normalisation and inclusion of people with disabilities, sexuality education for adolescents with ID remains an
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What effect does participating in an assistance dog program have on the quality of life of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their caregivers? A systematic review of current literature Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-12-22 Esther Sprod, Michael Francis Norwood
The use of assistance dogs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is an emerging field, with interventions varying from formal assistance dog programs aimed at increasing child safety in public, to incorporating assistance dogs into therapy sessions. Previous reviews have suggested mostly positive outcomes from participating in such programs, however cited a lack of high quality studies available
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Disability and social inclusion ‘Down Under’: A systematic literature review Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-12-22 Piers Gooding, Julie Anderson, Keith McVilly
This article provides a systematic literature review investigating how the social inclusion of adults with disability is conceptualised in research concerned with policy and service provision in Australia. The review will summarise this literature, and clarify its relative strengths and weaknesses. The findings from the literature review are grouped into recurring themes, namely: deinstitutionalisation;
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Riding the equality wave: Generalising public support for a more inclusive society Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-12-22 Paul Harris
Although debate on social inclusion issues continues to be polarising, with loud voices eschewing or espousing ‘political correctness’ and the need for social change, there are recent indications both in Australia and around the world that citizens are demanding greater equality and opportunities for all. Certainly, the public vote for marriage equality signalled much positivity in Australia in response
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Decade of Inclusive Education in Ghana: perspectives of educators Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-09-07 Maxwell Peprah Opoku, Joseph Agbenyega, J F, Wisdom Kwadwo Mprah, Judith Mckenzie, Eric Badu
Inclusive education systems reflect growing awareness of the imperatives of 21st-century societies to make quality education available to all students. The development of inclusive education in Ghana has been recognized as the process for orchestrating educational quality and equity for students with disabilities. This article contributes to the area of inclusive education from Ghanaian educators on
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Exploring the Influence of Institutionalisation on Beginning Teachers Thoughts about Inclusive Practices Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-09-07 Carol Hamilton
This article explores the possible influence of past practices of institutionalization on discussions involving groups of beginning teachers who are exploring how to include all disabled children in regular classes in New Zealand. As part of a principal lecture about institutionalization, social norms, inclusion and disability rights, beginning teachers were asked to provide feedback about their knowledge
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A Brief Foray into Social Inclusion- what does it mean for professional health practice? Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-09-07 Lynne Briggs, Paul Harris
The aim of this paper is to stimulate debate around the concept of ‘social inclusion’ in the context of working in health care. A perusal of the literature shows the terms social inclusion, social capital and social participation are often used synonymously giving rise to questions as to what these terms actually mean. That is, are they all one and same thing, or are they different concepts, and how
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The Benefits of a Life-first employment program for Indigenous Australian families: Implications for ‘Closing the Gap’ Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-09-07 Lynsey Brown, Katy Osborne, Ruth Walker, Megan Moskos, Linda Isherwood, Katherine Patel, Fran Baum, Debra King
There are significant and enduring inequities in education and employment outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. In taking a ‘life-first’ approach to service provision the Building Family Opportunities Program (BFO) was able to successfully increase Indigenous Australians’ engagement with education and employment in South Australia. The evaluation of the BFO included quantitative
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Lawyer Secondary Consultations: improving access to justice: reaching clients otherwise excluded through professional support in a multi-disciplinary practice1 Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-09-07 Liz Curran
Under international law there are moral obligations on Nation States to ensure, protect and adhere to certain human rights standards. The difficulty is that if people do not know they have rights, do not have the confidence to assert their human rights or do not know the pathways to gain access to legal support and advice to action their human rights, then those human rights become unrealisable. It
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Are human rights regressing on almost every front? Confronting some of the current social inclusion challenges Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-09-07 Paul Harris
In her final week as Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner in July 2017, Professor Gillian Triggs noted that human rights in Australia are regressing on almost all fronts, having suggested the nation’s government appeared to be ideologically opposed to human rights (Triggs, 2017, as cited in Zlesak, 2017). The statement should stimulate discussion among decision-makers, academia, the media and society
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The Cost of Disability for Indigenous People: A Systematic Review Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2017-09-07 Ali Lakhani, Jennifer Cullen, Clare Townsend
It is expected that Indigenous people experience asymmetric disability costs compared to non-Indigenous people. No systematic review has investigated the cost of disability for Indigenous people. A systematic review can contribute to the evidence base and inform the health and social care services that Indigenous people with disability receive. Thus, this systematic review aimed to: (i) provide insight
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Incapacitated decision making power, over emphasized obedience and its exclusionary effects on children Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-12-15 Asad Ullah, Mussawar Shah
The aim of this paper is limited to the exclusionary effects of poor decision making power on children. A total of 500 children from both genders were selected by systematic sampling technique and interviewed, from seven shopping streets and seven high schools of the District Peshawar. Likert scale was used as measurement tool besides, using Chi-square test and Kendall’s Tau-b tests to check the strength
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The Use of ‘Talking Mats’ by Persons with Alzheimer in the Netherlands: Increasing Shared Decision‐Making by Using a Low‐ Tech Communication Aid Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-12-15 Corinna Reitz, Ruth Dalemans
Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most frequent form of dementia. Frequently decisions are made for the persons with AD because of problems with communication. To avoid this, the low-tech communication aid Talking Mats (TM) can be used. Aim: The study was three folded: 1) to get insight in the effect of TM on shared decisions in communication with people with AD; 2) to study if TM affects
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Students’ Attitudes to Universal Design in Architecture Education Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-12-15 Helen Larkin, Kelsey Dell, Danielle Hitch
It is widely recognised that the built environment can dramatically impact the participation and engagement of people with disability and diverse needs. It has therefore become necessary for architects and designers to consider these needs when working within their profession. The implementation of universal design teaching into architecture and design curriculum has been recognised as an important
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Access to Quality Education for Students with Disability Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-12-15 Luke Macaulay, Joanne Deppeler, Joseph Agbenyega
Conceptualising educational equity and academic achievement is a key task for inclusive education and the politics of inclusion. Recent Australian Government reports (2013-2016) on educational access and inclusion report low levels of educational access and attainment for students with disability. This paper considers the place that Pierre Bourdieu’s critical social theory has in helping us to conceptualise
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Social connection and exclusion of Australian women with no children during midlife Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-12-15 Beth Turnbull, Melissa L. Graham, Ann R. Taket
Evidence indicates women with no children can experience pronatalism-driven stereotyping, stigmatisation and exclusion. This cross-sectional study described the social connection and exclusion of Australian women with no children during midlife (defined as aged 45 to 64 years). A total of 294 Australian midlife women with no children completed a self-administered online questionnaire. Data were collected
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The trends towards post‐inclusion: Another post‐truth or an emerging reality? Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-12-15 Paul Harris
Some may consider it to be an over-reach, but if we are now living in a post-truth world, as has been so often suggested in 2016 – indeed, ‘post truth’ is the Oxford Dictionaries’ word of 2016 - it is hard to believe that we got to this point given all the warning signs. All humans have core needs for belonging. Although it is acknowledged that across the globe, and throughout history, we have tended
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We are able to make music together! Workshops with musicians with severe disabilities Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-07-28 Luca Tiszai
Social isolation, inequality and poverty are frequently understood as secondary consequences of different disabilities. People with severe disabilities usually experience various direct and indirect forms of social exclusion that also affect their family-members. Their participation is extremely challenging since it seems difficult to involve them in any kind of social activity. The present article
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Understanding sexual violence as a form of caste violence Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-07-28 Prachi Patil
The paper attempts to understand narratives of sexual violence anchored within the dynamics of social location of caste and gender. Apparent caste-patriarchy and gender hierarchies which are at play in cases of sexual violence against lower-caste and dalit women speak about differential experiences of rape and sexual abuse that women have in India. The paper endeavours to establish that sexual violence
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Making participation accessible for vulnerable clients Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-07-28 Louis Iaquinto
Despite forty years of research, community sector service providers still find operationalising participation in their practice confusing and difficult. This paper presents the results of a preliminary study that begins to question why this is so and what can be done about it? The study examines the meaning and importance of participation determined by a review of the academic literature, by soliciting
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Higher education attainment does not improve the adult employment outcomes of adolescents with ill health Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-07-28 Emily Callander, Deborah J. Schofield, Rupendra N. Shrestha
This paper assesses whether attaining a higher education improves the chances of employment in adulthood amongst those who had a chronic health condition in adolescence. Using longitudinal analysis of twelve waves of the nationally representative Household Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey, conducted between 2001 and 2012, a cohort of adolescents aged 15 to 21 in Wave 1 were followed through
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Experiences of parents of children with intellectual disabilities in the Ashanti Region of Ghana Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-07-28 Eric Badu
Parents of children with intellectual disabilities could experience difficulties associated with their care. Yet, insight into individual experiences is inadequate to guide effective responses to the needs of parents and their sons and daughters with intellectual disability. This study sought to explore the experiences of parents of children with intellectual disability with the aim of making these
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Exploring the challenges experienced by people with disabilities in the employment sector in Australia: Advocating for inclusive practice‐ a review of literature Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-07-28 Amos Ruhindwa, Christine Randall, Jennifer Cartmel
People with disabilities are generally not considered as able participants in the workforce (paid or volunteer work) and therefore, they often experience exclusion from participating in mainstream employment opportunities. People with disabilities experience various barriers to employment, such as discrimination in the workplace, stigma, prejudice and stereotypes. However, some people with disabilities
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Inclusion: “what does it mean anymore, anyway?” Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-07-28 Paul Harris
Recently, I have come across different people in the disability, community and education sectors discussing how the concept of ‘inclusion’ has lost its meaning for a number of reasons ranging from inaccurate representations to its overuse. This suggests to me the need to delve deeper and learn more about social exclusion and its impacts, and the value of inclusive environments and practices as encapsulated
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Interprofessional learning issues in postgraduate mental health education Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-07-28 Victoria Stewart, Michelle Crozier, Amanda Wheeler
Interprofessional care within many clinical and community mental health teams in Australia require staff to work collaboratively and outside their traditional scope. Whilst shared decision making and interprofessional collaboration are important approaches in supporting an individual’s recovery journey, working interprofessionally can create issues within teams when determining and defining ways to
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Doing belonging: Meanings of home and settlement among the Karen Community in Brisbane, Australia Journal of Social Inclusion Pub Date : 2016-07-28 Jessica Bird, Leonie Cox, Mark Brough
The phenomenon of belonging allows diasporic people to negotiate socio-cultural terrains that go beyond singular attachments to “here” or “there”. This paper interrogates doing belonging amongst members of the Karen refugee community from Burma settling in Brisbane, Australia. We use data collected over twelve months of ethnographic fieldwork using the methods of participant observation and semi-structured