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Commonwealth investment to help...
News August 28, 2020 A universal extension of care to the age of 21 across the country would dramatically improve youth unemployment and homelessness, giving vulnerable young people the best possible chance of a positive future... read more »
Child protection shake-up on the...
Media, News August 3, 2020 NT's Territory Alliance Party announces extended care trial if elected... read more »
Alone and scared: How system is...
Media, News July 30, 2020 A push to see the increase of foster care to 21 years old is sweeping across Queensland.... read more »
A national approach is urgently...
News June 1, 2020 All states and territories need to follow Victoria’s lead and stop young people being forced to leave care for at least the rest of this year, writes Paul McDonald, chair of The Home Stretch campaign.... read more »
Australia’s leading universities...
News April 30, 2020 Australia’s top universities have recommended that state care be extended to the age of 21 for all young people as part of the national recovery process from coronavirus. ... read more »

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Every child deserves to be supported into adulthood – extending out of home care until the age of 21 and providing the right supports will give thousands of young people the additional guidance they need to have a real shot at life.