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6. National Standards for Out of Home Care
6. National Standards for Out of Home Care This section provides an overview of: the principles underpinning the National Standards for Out of Home Care; and the proposed National Standards for Out of Home Care, including rationale. The section concludes with a summary and highlights some implementation issues that …
Part 1. Submissions - Issues raised not in direct response to the four questions posed
… and plan and more is needed (16). One size does not fit all and different supports and accommodation are needed by individuals (13). There are no … that is needed, but planning by governments to ensure that essential supports are available when needed." "It needs to be someone with whom you … to provide free information, counselling and future planning workshops and supports for families (39). (See Appendix B (Opens in a new tab/window) for …
Part 3. Outcomes of the consultations
Part 3. Outcomes of the consultations Much of the discussion at these eight meetings centred on the SDT; however more general issues were also raised at each session. Note: Italicised quotes are direct from submissions. Numbers in brackets refer to the number of submissions that made reference to this issue. Special …
The Transitioning to Independence Process
The Transitioning to Independence Process Maunders et al. (1999) in a report to the National Youth Affairs Research Scheme (NYARS), 4 recommended that: ‘effective models of support must take account of the need to provide a continuum of care for children so that they can make a graduated transition from care to …
Delivering a more inclusive Australia for people with disability
… advice and raise concerns or make complaints in relation to their supports. Specialist disability employment program The Government has … employment program will focus on quality services and delivering better supports to people with disability. The new program will include an intensive … employment program will benefit employers with access to improved supports to hire people with disability and support them in the workplace. …
Policy Context
Policy Context Governments recognise that vulnerable and disadvantaged young people require additional support to overcome barriers and achieve positive outcomes in health, housing, education and employment. A key example is the Commonwealth Government’s National Strategy for Young Australians. This strategy …
Attachment A
Attachment A National Standards for out-of-home care and their measures Standard 1 Children and young people will be provided with stability and security during their time in care. Measures 1.1 The proportion of children and young people exiting out-of-home care during the year who had 1 or 2 placements, by length of …
Review of the coordination and funding of financial counselling services across Australia
Review of the coordination and funding of financial counselling services across Australia The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry (Royal Commission) provided its final report to the Governor-General on 1 February 2019. The Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg …
Why do children come into out-of-home care?
… of parents, supported by the community and the broad range of government supports and services available to all families, have the capacity to raise … reunited with their families when their families receive appropriate supports and interventions and some children may be in out-of-home care for a … of parents, supported by the community and the broad range of government supports and services available to all families, have the capacity to raise …
10 October 2023 meeting of the Blueprint Expert Reference Group - communique
10 October 2023 meeting of the Blueprint Expert Reference Group - communique The Blueprint Expert Reference Group (BERG) met virtually on Tuesday, 10 October 2023. The NFP Blueprint Issues Paper is being finalised as the basis for broad consultation on the development of a Not-for-profit (NFP) Sector Development …