Alex Johnson
WL-2026-001 · Sunrise House
Active
Medium Risk
Overview
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Legal Name
Alexander James Johnson
Preferred Name
Alex
Date of Birth
15 Jun 2012
Age
13 years
Gender
Male
Cultural Identity
Australian / Anglo-Saxon
Support Level
Medium
Disability
ADHD (diagnosed 2023)
Case Manager
Sarah Chen
Referral Source
DHHS — Region North
Status
Active
Case Opened
10 Jan 2026
Placement
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Current Property
Sunrise House
Start Date
10 Jan 2026
Placement Type
Residential Care — Long Term
Expected End
10 Jul 2026
| Property | From | To | Type | Reason for Exit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Cottage | 03 Aug 2025 | 09 Jan 2026 | Residential | Property closure |
| Emergency Placement #12 | 15 Jul 2025 | 02 Aug 2025 | Emergency | Transition to longer-term |
Background
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Behaviours
Alex can display oppositional behaviour when transitions are unstructured. Responds well to clear routines and advance notice of changes. Has made significant progress with emotional regulation since commencing placement at Sunrise House.
Safety Risks
History of absconding from previous placements (last incident 4 months ago). Property has secure perimeter. No current self-harm risk identified. Physical aggression risk rated low-medium — verbal escalation is more common.
Known Triggers
Unexpected schedule changes, loud environments, discussions about biological family (particularly father), feeling excluded from group activities, hunger or fatigue.
Routine
Structured daily schedule: wake 7:00 AM, breakfast 7:30, school transport 8:15, return 3:30 PM, homework/free time 4:00–5:30, dinner 6:00, wind-down activities 7:00, bedtime routine 8:30, lights out 9:00. Weekend routine is more flexible with planned activities Saturday mornings.
Medical
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Medicare Number
2345 67890 1
Diagnoses
ADHD (combined type), Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Allergies
Penicillin (rash), Tree nuts (anaphylaxis — EpiPen required)
| Medication | Dose | Frequency | Prescriber |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylphenidate (Ritalin) | 20mg | Morning daily | Dr. Patel |
| Melatonin | 3mg | Nightly | Dr. Patel |
| Practitioner | Specialty | Contact | Last Visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Anita Patel | Paediatrician | (03) 9555 1234 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Dr. James Liu | Psychologist | (03) 9555 5678 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Dr. Karen Nguyen | Dentist | (03) 9555 9012 | 02 Feb 2026 |
Care Plan (ICSP)
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Key Strategies
Maintain consistent daily routine with visual schedule board. Use “check-in” conversations twice daily (morning and after school). Provide 10-minute advance warnings before transitions. Encourage participation in group sports (basketball Tuesdays and Thursdays). Weekly 1:1 session with psychologist focusing on CBT techniques for anxiety management.
Crisis Response Summary
If Alex becomes verbally escalated: use calm, low tone; offer choice of quiet space or walk; do not block exit path. If absconding attempt: do not physically restrain — follow at safe distance, notify Team Leader immediately, contact police if not located within 30 minutes. EpiPen located in kitchen first-aid cabinet — all staff trained in administration.
Education
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School
Northside Secondary College — Year 8
Attendance
Regular (89%)
Recent Achievements
• Completed all homework assignments for 3 consecutive weeks (Mar 2026)
• Selected for school basketball team tryouts
• Positive teacher feedback in Art and Physical Education
• Improved maths grade from D to C+ (Term 1 report)
• Selected for school basketball team tryouts
• Positive teacher feedback in Art and Physical Education
• Improved maths grade from D to C+ (Term 1 report)
Contacts
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| Name | Relationship | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Johnson | Grandmother (maternal) | (03) 9444 2211 | Included |
| Lisa Johnson | Mother | (03) 9444 3344 | Included |
| David Johnson | Father | N/A | Excluded |
| Ryan Johnson | Uncle (paternal) | (03) 9444 5566 | Flagged |
| Emma Torres | Family friend | (03) 9444 7788 | Included |
Incidents
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| Date | Type | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | Verbal Aggression | Medium | Open |
| 22 Mar 2026 | Property Damage | Low | Closed |
| 14 Mar 2026 | Absconding Attempt | High | Closed |
| 28 Feb 2026 | Verbal Aggression | Low | Closed |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Refusal of Medication | Medium | Closed |
Notes
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Medication review completed with Dr. Patel. Alex responded well to the current Ritalin dosage. No changes recommended. Follow-up scheduled for 15 April.
Group activity went well today. Alex participated actively in the art session and helped a younger resident with their project. Positive social behaviour noted.
Verbal altercation during morning routine triggered by schedule change. De-escalation techniques applied successfully. Alex chose to use the quiet room for 15 minutes before re-engaging.
Weekly psychology session. Continued CBT work on anxiety triggers. Alex demonstrated improved ability to identify escalation cues. Introduced new grounding technique.
Minor property damage incident — Alex kicked bedroom door during frustration about homework. Repaired same evening. Discussed alternative responses during debrief.
Documents
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| Name | Type | Date | Size | |
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| ICSP_AlexJohnson_2026.pdf | Care Plan | 15 Mar 2026 | 245 KB | |
| Medical_Report_DrPatel.pdf | Medical | 18 Mar 2026 | 128 KB | |
| School_Report_Term1_2026.pdf | Education | 28 Mar 2026 | 312 KB | |
| Placement_Agreement.pdf | Legal | 10 Jan 2026 | 189 KB | |
| Risk_Assessment_Q1_2026.pdf | Assessment | 20 Mar 2026 | 156 KB |