What's the Answer? - Create

TABLE OF CONTENTSPart A: BACKGROUND TO THE ACTIVITY ..................................................................................................1National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children 2009-2020 .............................................................. 1Transitioning to independence – a national priority...................................................................................... 1Developing a Work Plan for transitioning to independence .......................................................................... 2Including the “voice” of young people with a care experience ...................................................................... 3The CREATE Activity ..................................................................................................................................... 3The CREATE Report: What’s the Answer? .................................................................................................... 4Part B: KEY ISSUES ..............................................................................................................................5Background ................................................................................................................................................. 5Costs of Inaction .......................................................................................................................................... 5The CREATE Report Card 2009: Transitioning from Care – Tracking Progress................................................. 6Preparation Phase ....................................................................................................................................... 7Transition Phase .......................................................................................................................................... 8After Care Independence Phase ................................................................................................................... 8Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................... 9Part C: METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 11Overview ................................................................................................................................................... 11Stage 1: Initial Consultations (YAG Focus Groups) ....................................................................................... 11Participants ............................................................................................................................................ 11Instrument ............................................................................................................................................. 11Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 12Stage 2: NYAC Forum ................................................................................................................................. 12Participants ............................................................................................................................................ 12Instruments ............................................................................................................................................ 12Procedure .............................................................................................................................................. 12Part D: KEY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................ 13Preparation Phase ..................................................................................................................... 14Transition Phase ........................................................................................................................ 17After Care Independence Phase ................................................................................................ 20Summary .................................................................................................................................. 22References ....................................................................................................................................... 23AppendicesAppendix A: Stage 1: Initial Consultations - YAG Questions ........................................................ 24Appendix B: Stage 1: Initial Consultations - YAG Responses ....................................................... 25Appendix C: Stage 1: Initial Consultations - One-to-One Structured Interviews .......................... 31Appendix D: Stage 1: Initial Consultations - One-to-One Structured Interviews: Case Studies .... 33Appendix E: Stage 2: NYAC Forum - Questions for Consideration ............................................... 38Appendix F: Stage 3: NYAC Forum - Forum / Workshop Outcomes ............................................ 40Appendix G: Best Practice Examples .......................................................................................... 48i