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10. Expected outcomes from the reforms Any changes at all to the Child Support Scheme will necessarily mean changes to the amount of money that some payees receive in child support and that payers must pay. In some cases, the child support received by payees will increase as a result of these reforms. Recommendations …

Appendix 1: Illustrations of the operation of the formula Tom and Meng Tom and Meng have three children, all under 12. They separate. All of the children live with Meng. They stay with Tom for 25 per cent of the nights per year (generally alternate weekends and half of school holidays). Step 1 Find Tom and Meng’s …

… pregnancy, employment, and homelessness to the general population. Broad age-based population benchmarks for children and young people in care for … pregnancy, employment, and homelessness to the general population. Broad age-based population benchmarks for children and young people in care for …

… for transitions from care to reflect developmental maturity rather than age alone. A young person transitioning to independence is often alone with … for transitions from care to reflect developmental maturity rather than age alone. A young person transitioning to independence is often alone with …

… these young people function independently at a level appropriate to their age and ability? Are they being helped to develop practical skills and … these young people function independently at a level appropriate to their age and ability? Are they being helped to develop practical skills and …

Improving Support for People with Disability: Key measures in Australia’s 2023–24 May Budget The 2023–24 May Budget includes a number of measures dedicated to improving support for people with disability and delivering outcomes under Australia's Disability Strategy 2021–2031. Measures focus on boosting the workforce …

… approach to transition planning and commence the process at 15 years of age. Housing Issues Young peoples’ capacity and willingness to live … in the general population now live at home for longer (over 25 years of age). Housing/accommodation options are not explored early enough in the … compensate carers to continue to provide support for young people up to age 21 to stay with existing carers if this is the young person’s preference. …

… commences while the young person is still in care - no later than age 15; 5 (Opens external website) the need for therapeutic support is … commences while the young person is still in care - no later than age 15; 5 the need for therapeutic support is considered and provided to …

… access support when they need it. Experience of partner violence since the age of 15 Intimate Partner Violence 1 in 4 women (23% or 2.3 million) 1 in 14 … access support when they need it. Experience of partner violence since the age of 15 Intimate Partner Violence 1 in 4 women (23% or 2.3 million) 1 in 14 …

… receive education, training or employment opportunities according to their age and ability they will receive positive guidance when necessary to help … and recreational activities appropriate to their developmental level and age. All placement decisions regarding Indigenous children and young people … receive education, training or employment opportunities according to their age and ability they will receive positive guidance when necessary to help …