CREATE applauds young people’s role in ending the use of alternative care arrangements in NSW
Today, the Honourable Kate Washington MP, Minister for Families and Communities has announced that there are no more children or young people living in alternative care arrangements (ACAs) in New […]
“I never gave up” World Care Day highlights strength of kids in care
This Friday marks World Care Day, a celebration of children and young people who have grown up in out-of-home care. The theme, “Celebrating Every Journey,” recognises that no two stories […]
‘Adult Crime, Adult Time’ won’t make Queensland safer and will cause lifetime of harm to children and young people
Queensland detains more children each day than any other State and has the worst recidivism rate in Australia (Productivity Commission, 2023). Therefore, harsher penalties for children and young people won’t […]
T2A Month to empower QLD teens in out-of-home care
Queensland’s Transition to Adulthood (T2A) Month kicks off tomorrow with a launch event focused on ‘Adulting 101’ and what young care-leavers need to know for the transition to independence. Each […]
CREATE Foundation and Key Assets Australia to host SA’s inaugural Leaving Care Expo
CREATE Foundation is excited to announce the first-ever Leaving Care Expo, taking place on Wednesday, October 9 at the St Clair Recreation Centre in Adelaide. This landmark event aims to […]
Every conversation matters for children and young people in care
National Child Protection Week (1-7 September) is an opportunity to come together to learn how to keep kids safe and happy. This year, NAPCAN’s theme is ‘Every child in every […]
EOI’s open for EPCS Oversight Group made up of Queensland care leavers
Ten young care leavers will form Queensland’s Extended Post Care Support (EPCS) Oversight Group, reviewing the implementation of the EPCS program, which provides practical support with the transition to independence. […]
Young people to drive residential care reform in Queensland
Young people who have grown up in residential care will drive change through Queensland’s new Ministerial Youth Advisory Board (MYAB). Led by the Minister for Child Safety, Charis Mullen in […]
‘Family diversity’ in the spotlight on National Families Week
National Families Week (13 – 19 May) is an annual celebration of Australian families. This year’s theme, Celebrating family diversity and connection, is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate all […]
