Review of 100% in control: Report to Public Health Services, Queensland Health

Report reviews the Queensland 100% IN CONTROL campaign, the alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention campaign directed at young people 12 - 17 years. Methodology integrates information from a systematic literature review, the views of young people and other stakeholders, data on patterns of substance use, and campaign evaluations. Strategic policy scenarios are advanced to inform future directions

A four factor model predicting likelihood of foster carer retention

This study used a self-report method to test a conceptual model for predicting the likelihood of retention of foster carers for children requiring out-of-home care. It was hypothesized that satisfaction levels of foster carers would be determined by locus of control and social support, and that the decision to stay or leave fostering within the next 18 months would be influenced by foster carer satisfaction, and commitment to a child/ren in care. Participants were 185 Queensland foster carers. Results supported the proposed model. Logistic regression analysis revealed that an increase in either satisfaction or commitment would result in foster carers being more likely to decide to stay in fostering. Multiple regression analysis found that both locus of control and social support made a significant contribution to the prediction of carer satisfaction. The findings were further supported by qualitative data. Implications of the findings are discussed