Thinking about leaving care can be scary, and sometimes it can help hearing from someone who has already done it. Some young people that have left care have shared their stories. To check them out go to Blogs.
You are making the transition to independence.
You are likely to experience a range of different emotions – from uncertainty to excitement, confusion to confidence. This is a time when your view of the world will change. Let’s face it – this is a challenging time. You deserve all the support you can get.
Leaving care is a transition – you are moving from one way of life into a new way of life. You are moving toward the life of your own choosing and you don’t have to do it alone.
There are lots of people and organizations who want to help you to establish yourself as an independent adult. These choices are different for each state or territory in which you live. To have a look at your options, please choose your region below.