International Symposium on Extending Care to 21
Thursday 15th & Friday 16th June
Park Hyatt Hotel, Melbourne Registrations
About the symposium
Every state and territory in Australia is now on board with #makeit21. While this is fantastic news for young people in out-of-home care, there is still a lot of work to be done. Join us at the third Home Stretch Symposium in Melbourne on 15 and 16 June, where we will hear from speakers from Australia and overseas presenting the latest research and evidence-based best practice in Extended Care to 21 years policy.
What you’ll learn
- Update on extended care to 21 policy implementation across Australia
- Experiences and challenges of implementation and service delivery of extended care to 21 years
- Best practice policies in extended care to 21
- Latest national and international evaluations on extended care to 21
Who should attend
- State & territory government representatives
- Federal government representatives
- Out-of-home care service providers
- Policy officers and evaluators
- Academics with an interest in out-of-home care
- Peak Bodies, independent agencies and consumer groups
Park Hyatt Melbourne
Highlights from 2019 Symposium
Program
The Home Stretch Symposium #3 will bring together policy developers, stakeholders and implementers to explore and discuss the experience of implementing extending care to 21 years. These discussions will be informed by international and national experts in this policy area.
The Symposium program will be a mix of keynote presentations, panel and Q&A sessions. The program has been structured to engage the audience and provide an opportunity for an informed discussion.
Thursday 15 June
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8.45 | Registration |
| 9.25 | Opening Julian Morrow MC, The Chaser, Background Briefing |
| 9.30 | Welcome to Country Auntie Kellie Hunter |
| 9.40 | Opening Remarks The Journey of Extended Care Reform and Looking to the Future Paul McDonald, Chair Home Stretch & CEO Anglicare Victoria |
| 10.00 | KEYNOTE What is the Evidence & Lessons from International Evaluations of Extended Care? Prof. Mark Courtney, Samuel Deutsch Professor, University of Chicago (US) |
| 11.00 | Morning Tea |
| 11.30 | What are young people saying about their experience of Extended Care so far? Youth Advocates: Jasmin Malham Malakie Mcloughlin Kathleen Martawan Hayley Prasad Shauna Grammatikos |
| 12.00 | Extended Care Policies (Part 1) What are the current policies around Australia, progress to date and priorities for the future? Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia and Australian Capital Territory. Department of Fairness, Families and Housing, Victoria Department of Communities, Western Australia Department of Child Protection, South Australia Community Services Directorate, Australian Capital Territory |
| 13.00 | Lunch |
| 13.45 | Extended Care for First Nations Young People, Experience from New Zealand & Australia What is the impact of extended care on First Nations care leavers in New Zealand? Are there any implications for Indigenous care leavers in Australia? Kerri Cleaver, Lecturer, University of Canterbury (NZ) Dr. Jacynta Kraouker, Monash University (Aust.) |
| 14.30 | Case Working the 18-21 year old. Panel discussion exploring the casework and support practice models for young adults. Diana E. Matteson, Director, YAP Wraparound Advocate Model (US) Kim Janssen, Program Manager, Uniting Rhiannon McDonald, Team Leader, Compass Leon Jordan, Team Leader, Village 21 Gareth Morkel, Yorganop Association Incorporated |
| 15.15 | Afternoon Tea |
| 15.45 | Extended Care Policies (Part 2) What are the current policies around Australia, progress to date and priorities for the future? New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland and Tasmania. Department of Communities and Justice, New South Wales Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities, Northern Territory Department for Education, Children and Young People, Tasmania Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs, Queensland |
| 16.45 | Day One Reflections |
| 17.00 | Networking Drinks |
Friday 16 June
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8.50 | Welcome Julian Morrow MC, The Chaser, Background Briefing |
| 9.00 | KEYNOTE What are the lessons of the Staying Close Model in the UK for Young People Leaving Residential Care? Jo Dixon, Lecturer, University of York (UK) Dr. Robert Porter, Research Lead, Strath University (UK) |
| 9.40 | Cohorts of Young People who will need additional support. Are there cohorts of care leavers who need additional support in extended care? Prof. Philip Mendes, Director Social Inclusion and Social Policy Research Unit, Monash University |
| 10.00 | Policy Consultations with Young People: Views from Queensland. Findings from consultations with young people leaving care in Queensland. Dr. Joseph McDowall, Executive Director (Research), CREATE Foundation |
| 10.20 | Morning Tea |
| 10.50 | Care, Culture & Practice Exploring the unique requirements and policy changes needed when extending care for indigenous young people. Muriel Bamblett, CEO VACCA (Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency) John Leha, CEO AbSec (NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation) Kristina Radcliffe, Yorganop Association Incorporated Lawford Benning, Chair MG Group |
| 11.30 | Measuring Outcomes Evaluation & Evidence: what is needed for a successful evaluation, what are the challenges and how does evaluation inform implementation? Prof. Mark Courtney, Samuel Deutsch Professor, University of Chicago (US) Diz McKinnon, Manager, Centre for Evaluation and Research Evidence, Department of Health, Victoria Julian Thomas, Director, URBIS |
| 12.15 | Lunch |
| 12.45 | Housing Models for Young People in Extended Care A closer look at housing pathways currently available for young people in extended care and recommendations Presentation by Dan Jefferson, Partner, Mgmt Consulting Health, Ageing & Human Services, KPMG Kate Colvin, CEO, Homelessness Australia David Elridge AM, Chair, NYCA (National Youth Commission Australia Prof. Philip Mendes, Director Social Inclusion and Social Policy Research Unit, Monash University Shorna Moore, Head of Policy, Advocacy & Government Relations, Melbourne City Mission |
| 13.30 | Reflections & Next Steps With Special Guests: Caroline Fletcher & Dylan Langley, Youth Advocates Paul McDonald, Chair Home Stretch & CEO Anglicare Victoria |
| 13.45 | End of Symposium |
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