Category Archives: Blog
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Our obligations to support young...
April 10, 2017 ANYONE who’s lived with a teenager will know that most of them are ill-equipped to cope with simply being thrown out of the family home the day they turn 18.... read more » -
The one reform that will halve...
April 5, 2017 Young people who have lived in state care are dramatically over represented when we look at young people who are homeless. ... read more » -
State MPs: Let’s agree on...
February 25, 2017 Western Australia launches campaign to extend care... read more » -
International expert visits...
December 16, 2016 Professor Courtney presented findings from the USA’s most widely cited research of youth leaving foster care.... read more » -
‘Kidults’ new research
December 2, 2016 63 % of parents would let their grown-up offspring live in the family home... read more » -
Tash and Susan’s Story
September 27, 2016 A few extra years can make a big difference. Tash is proof how much difference a few extra years of support can make. ... read more » -
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“I see the extension from 18...
May 27, 2016 Any person that can be nurtured and helped along the way which in turn will hopefully have a positive impact, can only be beneficial to the person and the community. I see homeless people every day on my way to work in the City. I live in Melbourne and get off at Flinders Street and … Continue reading "“I see the extension from 18 to 21 as a benefit to the community” Jodi Byrne"... read more »
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