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.
The program will include:
- A closer look at implementation and progress nationally
- A focus on young people’s perspectives
- Latest findings from the United States longitudinal study
- Considerations for young people in residential care
Thursday 15 June
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9.00 | 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 Darcy Garret |
| 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 Bamlett, CEO VACCA (Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency) John Leha, CEO AbSec (NSW Child, Family and Community Peak Aboriginal Corporation) Kristina Radcliffe, Yorganop Association Incorporated |
| 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 |
