Alinta is a bright and curious 4-year-old Aboriginal girl who is the youngest of six siblings residing in a multi-generational home. Alinta's grandmother, a respected Aboriginal Elder within the local community, is the primary caregiver for the children, with both of Alinta's parents (as described by Alinta’s Grandmother) coming and going from the household. Additionally, Alinta has an Aunty who frequently picks her up from the service. Alinta stands out for her intellectual abilities, showcasing a high level of cognitive skills and a keen interest in learning. Despite her natural curiosity and academic potential, she faces challenges related to her living situation. While the family's close-knit structure provides some emotional support and cultural connection, signs of struggle are evident in Alinta's daily care. She often arrives at the service with clothes that appear unwashed, and there are concerns about the nutritional aspects of her diet. Alinta is friendly but can become frustrated when she makes a mistake when learning or when other children seem to enter 'her space'
Clearly identify all key considerations related to the child and
families' health and socio-emotional wellbeing (i.e., risk factors)
• Specifically identify and discuss the three most relevant issues for
the scenario child with reference to scholarly and academic sources
• Outline how you would approach the family to discuss these issues
• Outline five strategies they would implement in an early childhood
setting to support the health, wellbeing and inclusion of the child
and their family/carers in all quality areas (i.e., protective factors).
• Relevant NQF standards and EYLF (V2.0) practices and principles
must be identified and linked to the strategies for the given children
and their families.
• Identify three local services you could refer the family to, and a
brief (one-two sentences) description of why the service is relevant