Overview
Alignment with Be You Domains
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Learning Resilience
Alignment with Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Children are confident and involved learners
- Children are connected with and contribute to their world
- Children are effective communicators
- Children have a strong sense of identity
- Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
Alignment with Australian Curriculum
- Health and PE
- Humanities and Social Sciences
Target audience
- Primary school
Target groups
- Small group
- Whole class
Aims
BRiTA Futures lays the foundation for ensuring that every child from a culturally and linguistically diverse background is given the chance to build upon, and extend, strengths in experiences associated with acculturation. It provides them with a unique opportunity to foster additional competencies needed to adapt to life in Australia.Program theory
Berry's acculturation theory, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Australian Student Wellbeing Framework, Australian National Curriculum Framework (ACARA), Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (AITSL).Topics
The four main modules of the framework include resilience in our multicultural classroom, empowerment through my thoughts and behaviours, conflict resolution and social competencies, positive relationships with our families, friends and communities.Cost
Program structure
There are 4 separate modules. Classes can be held intensively over 5 days or conducted on a weekly basis completing a module per school term.Instructor
- External facilitator
- Educator
Instructor training
Training for teachers or prospective instructors is an in-person whole day workshop (8 hours), consisting of the framework theory and a practical component.Supporting resources or materials available with program
- Manual
- Online webinars
Parent involvement
- Follow-up information provided after program
- Homework
- Written information provided to parents
Origin of program
Australia
Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre (QTMHC)
Program authors
Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre (QTMHC)
- Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Service, Gabba Towers, Level 10, 411 Vulture St,Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Australia
Ratings
Summary of evidence factors
This is a summary of the evaluation or research study characteristics that contribute to the program’s evidence rating.
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Positive impact on at least one outcome for children and/or young people?
The study reported positive outcomes. |
Yes |
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Link between program description and theory of change
Theory of change refers to whether there was a comprehensive description and illustration of how and why a desired change is expected to happen in a particular context. |
None |
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Study design
Type of study design reported. |
Pre-post cohort |
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Independence
The degree to which the program authors were involved in the research. |
Semi |
Summary of implementation factors
This is a summary of the program’s characteristics that contribute to its implementation rating.
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Feedback sought from participants
Participants enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Feedback sought from instructors
Instructors enjoyed the program and understood its benefits. |
Yes |
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Groups program is not suitable for
Groups the program wouldn't be suitable for or that required further research to determine suitability. |
Not assessed |
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Training provided during study
The model of training provided. |
Face to face, all instructors, in person |
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Ongoing instructor support provided during study
Whether ongoing support is provided. |
Yes |
Context
This is a summary of the context in which the evidence for the program was established.
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Study Participants
Pre school, primary school (Foundation to Year 6), secondary school (Years 7 to 12). |
Primary school |
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Country of Study/s
The location in which the evidence or research was conducted. |
Australia |
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Location of Study/s in Australia
The state (or states) the program was assessed in Australia. |
QLD |
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Evaluation of program in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Provider has included culturally and linguistically diverse people when assessing the program. |
Yes |
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Evaluation of program in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people
Provider has included Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples when assessing the program. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in low socioeconomic groups
Program has evaluated a diverse socio-economic population in their research. |
Yes |
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Developmental based adaptations to program design and delivery
Shorter sessions for younger students or activities are adjusted for age appropriateness. |
No |
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Evaluation of program in children and young people with disability and/or learning difference
Provider has included participants with a disability or learning difference when assessing the program. |
No |
Last updated: 19 November 2021