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Leaving Care BrokerageBrokerage is flexible support funding for care leavers, both for those transitioning from state careand those young people up to 21 years who need financial support subsequent to their leaving statecare.Whilst brokerage is usually accessed via a young person’s leaving care worker or post care supportworker, all regions have given and undertaking to support any young person who may come theirway regardless of region of origin.Young people can use financial help for:• Accommodation costs associated with setting up or maintaining your accommodation• Education/training/employment - so that you can successfully complete training or education• Access to health and community services that are not supported by MedicareFor quick or emergency funding the limit is $500. For non urgent matters, there is not a limit withinreason.The total brokerage budget is $1.7 million per annum. There is no cap on the number of times ayoung person may apply for brokerage either duringtransition or post care, however it will depend on needand/or budget availability.Leaving Care Helpline - 1300 532 846A helpline for young people aged 16-21 years who areleaving, or have left out of home care in Victoria. TheLeaving Care Helpline is open from 10am-8pmweekdays, and 10am-6pm weekends and publicholidays; and can refer young people to services in theirarea and to specialist Leaving Care Support Programs.The leaving care hotline is for all 8 regions and is basedin the city of Melbourne.It is anticipated that 1200 contacts will be made peryear to the hotline.Things that matter ChecklistCREATE in partnership with DHS worked with young people to develop the Things That MatterChecklist for young people leaving care, covering the top 10 things young people in Victoria wantedto know about leaving care50