When a young person leaves care, they often need help with housing, employment or other life events.
A supportive family network may not be available and universal services do not always provide enough assistance for those who may have faced trauma, disadvantage, or isolation.
Section 165 of the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (the Act) requires the Minister to arrange or provide assistance to eligible care leavers until they reach 25 years of age.
Download the guidelines to learn more about the process for young people leaving care and the eligibility they must meet.
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