Category Archives: Blog
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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 » -
Reflections from a care leaver
May 10, 2016 Anonymous I left my foster home when I was 18, and like many, I found it almost impossible to budget my dole money. Looking back, it was far too much to do, coming from a difficult background and I made so many mistakes. I often went hungry because I’d mismanaged my money and I wish … Continue reading "Reflections from a care leaver"... read more » -
‘For my 18th birthday I wanted a...
March 19, 2016 The ability to extend the care placement has been long felt as the missing piece in the state care continuum. by Paul McDonald... read more »
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