Being in care must not mean missing out on school – new research announcement

If you grow up in out-of-home care, you are more likely to miss out on school and only 57% of young care leavers (aged 18-25) manage to complete Year 12 or equivalent, compared to the national average of 85%. Every child deserves the opportunity granted by attending school and for over 46,212 (AIHW) children and […]

Brittany Snaps That Stigma

How Brittany snapped that stigma of growing up in care: I prioritised my self worth daily and reminded myself that my ‘background’ will never define me, I’ve always stayed future focused and looked at every negativity I’ve endured and overcome as a life lesson and a point of growth and self development. Whilst growing up […]