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How many Australian children experience out-of-home care?
How many Australian children experience out-of-home care? At 30 June 2009, more than 34,000 children and young people were in out-of-home care. The AIHW reports that the number of children in out-of-home care in Australia increased by 44 per cent between 1999 and 2009. The proportion of children in out-of-home care …
Profile of young care leavers
… 3 (Opens external website) ; 29 percent were unemployed (compared to the national average which is 9.7 percent); and 28 percent were already parents … percent completed Year 12 3 ; 29 percent were unemployed (compared to the national average which is 9.7 percent); and 28 percent were already parents …
Cost-benefit analysis
… in Table 1. The target group for the Transitioning to Independence national priority project includes all young people transitioning from out of … in Table 1. The target group for the Transitioning to Independence national priority project includes all young people transitioning from out of …
Part C: Methodology
… formed the basis of the second tier of consultations involving CREATE’s National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) in a one-day workshop which culminated … formed the basis of the second tier of consultations involving CREATE’s National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC) in a one-day workshop which culminated …
Why do children come into out-of-home care?
Why do children come into out-of-home care? The vast majority of parents, supported by the community and the broad range of government supports and services available to all families, have the capacity to raise happy, healthy children. Some families need more assistance and the various forms of support services …
What is out-of-home care?
What is out-of-home care? Out-of-home care provides alternative accommodation for children and young people who are unable to live with their parents. In most cases, children in out-of-home care are also on a care and protection order. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) characterises a number of …
Budget 2020-21: Improving payments that support young people and families
… 15 hours a week for at least two years or earning 75 per cent of the National Training Wage Schedule for a 14 month period. Under this measure, … 15 hours a week for at least two years or earning 75 per cent of the National Training Wage Schedule for a 14 month period. Under this measure, …
Local support for children and families
… Module 1 Working with children, young people and families CaFIS 1A - National Principles for Child Safe Orgs Guidance and Template CaFIS 1B - …
Questions about making a complaint
… well Where can you get support to make a complaint? You can contact the National Customer Service Line to make a complaint. Website: … well Where can you get support to make a complaint? You can contact the National Customer Service Line to make a complaint. Website: …
Appendix C: Looking After Children: the LAC framework
Appendix C: Looking After Children: the LAC framework The Looking After Children project has been implemented in a number of jurisdictions to guide the assessment of the developmental needs of children in care and to determine whether services are meeting the needs of children. Seven developmental dimensions have been …