This paper reviews Australian and international policies and programs that are relevant to improving outcomes for young people who are transitioning from out-of-home care to adulthood. Information on any evaluation evidence of the effectiveness of the policy and programs is outlined where this is available.

Young people leaving care or who have left care are over-represented in the statistics on homelessness, early school leaving and contact with the criminal justice system. They are also more likely to have children at an early age and are at greater risk of having their own child taken into care. Improving outcomes for young...

This policy paper examines the impact of rising rates of school suspension on vulnerable children and young people. Often, the students suspended from school are those who can least afford to be absent from the classroom. Indeed, certain groups of students, including children and young people in out-of-home care, Aboriginal students and children with disabilities...

The NSW Government has established a Ministerial Taskforce on Aboriginal Affairs following reports by the NSW Ombudsman and Auditor-General that were critical of the progress that is being made to improve the lives of Aboriginal people in NSW. UnitingCare Children Young People and Families has made a substantial submission on improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal...