For parents

For detailed information about the study and to find out more about what is involved:

• watch the Study video
• read the postcard (PDF, 1.4 MB)
• read the brochure (PDF, 1.9 MB)
• read the letter of support from AbSec for Aboriginal participants (PDF, 538.0 KB)
• read the letter of support from CREATE (PDF, 143.5 KB)
• refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 143.5 KB)

Parents who have had their child(ren) restored will be invited to join in the study and complete a face-to-face interview at 18–24 month intervals during the study.

You will be given a brochure and consent form before each interview. If your child(ren) is older than 7 years, you will be given information about the questions in their interview. See the questions asked of 7–11 year olds and 12–17 year olds.

The longitudinal study completed the 6th round of interviews in August 2024.

Important documents

• Information statement and consent form for parents (PDF, 127.4 KB)
• Questions asked of children aged 7-11 years old (PDF, 375.2 KB)
• Questions asked of children aged 12-17 years old (PDF, 409.3 KB)

Helpful resources

• DCJ Out-of-home care
  Information for children and young people in care and for their parents, including types of care, rights, case planning, restoration and leaving care.
• POCLS Useful Contacts PDF (PDF, 419.2 KB)
  List of useful community and government organisations for people in the study

Where can you get support

• Family by Family: A network of families helping other families make changes they want to make in their lives.
  Phone in NSW: (02) 9628 5872
• Relationships Australia: Relationship support services.
  Phone: 1300 364 277
• Parent Line: Telephone counselling, information and referral for parents and carers of children 0–18 years in NSW.
  Phone : 1300 100 052