Information for young people leaving care

This guide is for young people who are preparing to leave out-of-home care. Learn what support is available and how to prepare as you transition to adulthood.

Your Next Step aims to guide young people as they transition from out-of-home care to adulthood.

This guide includes information on:

  • available financial assistance
  • finding accommodation
  • choosing what you want to study
  • finding a job and making money
  • staying healthy
  • where to go if you need help.

This guide is also a useful resource for caseworkers and other people supporting care leavers.

Download the guide to learn more.

Resource downloads

Your Next Step – information for young people leaving care PDF 5.48MB File last updated on: 23 August 2022.

If you have any accessibility feedback or concerns related to this resource, please contact us.

Type: Guide
Author: Department of Communities and Justice
Publication Date: 30 June 2020

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