Leaving Care
Help is available for young people who are leaving or have left out of home care in Victoria.
A young person aged 16 to 21 who has left out of home care in Victoria can call the Leaving Care Helpline to speak to someone for advice and to refer you to support services in your local area.
Or you might just need a friendly person to talk to. It could be a quick chat or a longer discussion to deal with any issues or barriers you may be facing, for example:
- you may want to stay in education or return to studying
- you may need help to look for a job, or apply for on the job (vocational) training
- you may need help or advice to keep your current job
- you may need help to find accommodation or stay in your existing accommodation
- you may want support to re-connect with your family
- you may need some financial help to maintain your independence, if you have already left state care.
Contact Information
Leaving Care Helpline
Tel: 1300 532 846
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