Create Foundation - What's the Answer? (2010)

Young people's solutions for improving transitioning to independence from out of home care.

Acknowledgements

Australian Government

This project was funded by the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) under the Community Investment Program.

Disclaimer

The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA).

Project Participants

CREATE would like to acknowledge contributions and support from the following people:

• the 37 young people who shared their time and expertise
• the CREATE workers who supported the young people to participate.

CREATE Project Team

• Ms Jacqui Reed (CEO, CREATE Foundation)
• Dr Suzanne Lunn (Senior Policy Manager, CREATE Foundation)
• Ms Peta McCorry (Policy and Advocacy Officer, CREATE Foundation)
• Dr Joseph McDowall (Griffith University)

Table of Contents

Part A: Background to the Activity

• National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009-2020
• Transitioning to independence - a national priority
• Developing a Work Plan for transitioning to independence
• Including the “voice” of young people with a care experience
• The CREATE Activity
• The CREATE Report: What’s the Answer?

Part B: Key Issues

• Background
• Costs of Inaction
• The CREATE Report Card 2009: Transitioning from Care - Tracking Progress
• Preparation Phase
• Transition Phase
• After Care Independence Phase
• Conclusion

Part C: Methodology

• Overview
• Stage 1: Initial Consultations (YAG Focus Groups)
  • Participants
  • Instrument
  • Procedure
• Stage 2: NYAC Forum
  • Participants
  • Instruments
  • Procedure

Part D: Key Findings and Recommendations

• Preparation Phase
• Transition Phase
• After Care Independence Phase
• Summary

References

Appendices

• Appendix A: Stage 1: Initial Consultations - YAG Questions
• Appendix B: Stage 1: Initial Consultations - YAG Responses
• Appendix C: Stage 1: Initial Consultations - One-to-One Structured Interviews
• Appendix D: Stage 1: Initial Consultations - One-to-One Structured Interviews: Case Studies
• Appendix E: Stage 2: NYAC Forum - Questions for Consideration
• Appendix F: Stage 3: NYAC Forum - Forum / Workshop Outcomes
• Appendix G: Best Practice Examples