Key elements of a Leaving Care Plan

Leaving care planning should address these key topics or life domains.

Culture and connection

Support a young person’s culture, community and connections.

Health and wellbeing

Health Pathway, using a health care card, mental, sexual and alcohol & other drug supports.

Education

Learn about the Education Pathway, including scholarships, higher education, apprenticeships.

Training and employment

Help a care leaver with career planning or getting a job.

Living skills

Support a young person develop independent living skills, including obtaining their drivers licence

Legal matters for teens

Victims of Crime support, Law help, passports, birth certificate, rights, responsibility resources.

Financial assistance

TILA, TEP, PCEFS, Centrelink allowances, student and trainee payments, fine payments and more

Accommodation

Support a young person access housing or accommodation.

27 Sep 2024