About this resource
Aim of publication
This report presents the solutions suggested by young people with a care experience who were consulted on the topic of improving the transition process from out-of-home care to independence to achieve better outcomes for those involved.
Who is it for?
This report is for government policy makers, service providers and interested stakeholders.
What does it cover?
This report describes how key programs available at the time of transition can reduce the need for later assistance and thus reduce longer term government costs if the transition process is managed effectively.
The report outlines how youth were consulted in this project and provides the issues raised along with ideas put forward by these young people on how to improve the transition from out-of-home care to independence.