Care leavers
Report
Enhancing the coordination of housing supports for individuals leaving institutional settings
The overall aim of this inquiry was to develop clear policy directions for enhancing housing supports for individuals leaving institutional settings.
Report
Accommodating transition: improving housing outcomes for young people leaving OHC
This research examined the housing, homelessness, mental health, alcohol and drug and juvenile justice service usage pathways for out-of-home care (OHC) leavers in Victoria and Western Australia.
Briefing paper
Participation in decision making: what are the views of children and young people in out-of-home care?
This paper provides an overview of the views of children and young people about whether they have a say in decisions that impact on their lives and whether they feel listened to, with findings drawn from two surveys, the 2018 NSW OOHC Survey and the NSW Residential Care Survey.
Research Summary
Leaving care planning: what are the views of young people in out-of-home care?
This summary provides an overview of what young people think about the leaving care support they receive, with findings drawn from two surveys, the 2018 NSW OOHC Survey and the NSW Residential Care Survey.
Evaluation
Relationship-based practice and service system expertise to support young people transitioning from out-of-home care in Victoria
This is the final report of the evaluation of the Salvation Army Westcare Continuing Care Program, which was based in Melbourne’s Western Metropolitan Region from 2013-19. The program aimed to provide relationship-based support to assist the planning, preparation and support needs of young people during their transition from out-of-home care (OOHC) to independent living.