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Kaya wanjoo! The latest updates, resources and Home Stretch WA goings-on, including... |
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Home Stretch is now rolled out across WA with $46.3 million of additional funding provided by the Department of Communities to support young people leaving care over the next 4 years! The Goldfields Indigenous Housing Organisation Inc. (GIHO) has been appointed to deliver the program in the Goldfields-Esperance region. Yorganop Association Incorporated will provide the program across the Wheatbelt.
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Lived Experience Consultants Update |
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Find out what the Lived Experience Consultants are up to and information about events and opportunities for Home Stretch young people. |
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The Lived Experience Consultants Tyler, Jett and Brayden pulled off an epic event at Escape last month! As you can see by the photos above and the one at the start of the newsletter, a great time was had by all. These events are a great way for young people to connect with the consultants and the YAG, so we would encourage you all to spread the word to the young people you work with. They are busy planning the next event at the Gaming Lounge in Cannington on Thursday 2nd May from 4-8pm. You can find all the details in the flyer below. |
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For more information about the YAG, including, past agendas and minutes click on the button below. | | |
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Where do I Start? Transition Coach Training Guide |
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The Transition Coach Training Guide has been uploaded to the website to support Home Stretch WA Transition Coaches in their induction to the Model and implementation with young people. It consists of a mix of selected video recorded sessions and presentation slides of previous in-person and online training. It is designed to be followed from the first Practice Area - Smooth Transition, in order, through to Staying On and additional topics. However, if needed, Coordinators can vary the order to meet the specific needs of their team. This training schedule is an interim measure until the Online Learning Modules are released by the CoP in 2024. You can access the training guide via the website here: Where do I Start? - Training Guide for New Transition Coaches |
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Spread the Word! School Student Broadband Initiative |
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The Australian Government is providing up to 30,000 eligible families with school age children, with no internet at home, access to free nbn® until 31 Dec 2025.
Parents/carers with school students can contact the National Referral Centre to check whether they qualify. The National Referral Centre can help to support a family/client through the whole process and answer any questions.
For housing or homelessness service providers who would like to promote this initiative to your clients/tenants, anyone can help spread the word by sharing details for the National Referral Centre on 1800 954 610 (Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm AEDT), or by visiting the website: www.anglicarevic.org.au/student-internet
Posters can also be downloaded and are available in 11 different languages: Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Korean, Punjabi, Samoan, Simplified Chines, Traditional Chinese, Tamil and Vietnamese. These are now available and ready via this link: https://digitalassetportal.nbnco.com.au/customshare/index/zkyoG |
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You asked, we answered! Questions that have been asked by you: Q1. How many Driving Lessons does the Department fund young people? There is no policy or directive on totals funded or maximums for any items/services that sit within the legislative use of those funds. There are differences between each District as to what is approved for each young person wanting to access funding for driving lessons, as Leaving Care Funds are approved by each District Director or Assistant District Director. Read more |
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Q2. Does the Department fund young people for Ambulance cover and does this include non-urgent and urgent cover? Some Districts fund cover for young people for both non-urgent and urgent ambulance cover, some only urgent and some don't fund any. It is dependent on each District's directive and can be negotiated with the young person's Post Care/Case Manager. It is also something that the Department head office is looking into across the board. |
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What's New? Find the Training Guide for New Transition Coaches, all the information and tools shared by the Yorganop team on Walking in Two Worlds, Disruptive Behaviour Unit & RIS Practice Hour slides and video and housing resources from the DoC & Legal Aid WA. |
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From the Forums The Forum is the place to go to find information and resources, or to connect with others in the Home Stretch WA provider community. |
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Recent Posts: Family Law Amendment Act Changes from May 2024 The Attorney-General’s Department will facilitate a series of webinars on the Family Law Amendment Act 2023 (Cth), in the lead up to the commencement of important changes to the parenting framework and other key provisions on 6 May 2024. Don't forget to check out Sharing Resources & Tools | Home Stretch WA where you can find recent research, strategies and resources to support young people and Events/Activities-Young People to find out what's on for young people. The wins we experience as Home Stretch WA providers, no matter the size, are what keep us energised and inspired, so if you have any resources, stories or experiences to share with us post them in the forum!
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What's coming up? Dates for your diary... |
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Thursday 2nd May 9:30am - The Mission Australia team will lead the Practice Hour discussing Collaborative Support for Young People - utilising existing services in regional and remote areas. Thursday 2nd May 4-8pm - Youth Consultants are hosting another event for young people at the Gaming Lounge in Cannington. See above for more info. Thursday 16th May 9:30am - Young Consultants will lead the discussion with providers on engaging young people and what they hope this will look like in the future for Home Stretch WA. |
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Get in touch... If you have any questions, updates or stories you would like to share with the Community of Practice or the wider Home Stretch WA community please get in touch! homestretch@anglicarewa.org.au |
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