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  • Here’s a financial...

    News August 20, 2016 Australia is increasingly isolated amongst Western nations... read more »
  • In support of the Home Stretch

    Blog August 8, 2016 Reflections from a carer... read more »
  • Youth Crime Summit Melbourne: Ways...

    News July 22, 2016 “We’re here today to talk about youth crime — this is one very tangible strategy,’’ ... read more »
  • Ohio Extends Foster Care Services...

    News July 21, 2016 “Some of Ohio’s most vulnerable young people can celebrate the prospects of a brighter future”... read more »
  • United Kingdom – Support...

    News July 4, 2016 A new pilot scheme to help looked-after children who leave residential care will be trialed by the government. ... read more »
  • Not Good Enough: Raising...

    News June 21, 2016 If Australia is serious about allowing kids in care to reach their full potential, then we need to extend their time in care until at least the age of 21 ... read more »
  • Study: Foster Youth Fare Better...

    News June 9, 2016 Youth who remained in foster care until age 19 were more likely to have a place to live, were enrolled in school and had health insurance when compared to their peers who were no longer in state custody... read more »
  • Young people leaving Out-of-Home...

    News June 8, 2016 Read the CRC25 - Australian Progress Report here.... read more »
  • Country Women’s Association...

    News June 1, 2016 CWA calls for the extension of care to age 21. ... read more »
  • “I see the extension from 18...

    Blog 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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Latest Articles

  • How we achieved “the most significant Australian child welfare reform in a generation”September 26, 2024
  • ACT legislates life-changing, first-of-its-kind reform for vulnerable young people in state careJune 27, 2024
  • Push for increased housing and social support for young people transitioning out of foster careJune 20, 2023
  • Foster care sector celebrates reform to support vulnerable young people to the age of 21June 20, 2023
  • Australian child welfare reform grabs international attentionNovember 15, 2022
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