For children and young people

For detailed information about the study and to find out more about what is involved:

• watch the 5-minute Study video
• read the postcard (PDF, 972.5 KB)
• read the brochure (PDF, 1.6 MB)

If  you are a child or young person aged 7 years or older taking part in the study you will receive a postcard before each interview conducted every 18-24 months.

If you agree to be interviewed, the interviewer will ask you if you have any questions about the study before you start. You will then be asked to sign the agreement form (PDF, 69.0 KB).

The longitudinal study completed the 5th round of interviews in December 2020. The interview included some activities and some questions that take about 30 minutes to complete. All children and young people who participated in the Study were given a Certificate of Research Participation (PDF, 419.9 KB). The 6th round of interviews are currently taking place until the end of 2023.

If you turn 18 during the study, you will be invited to stay in the study and complete a questionnaire about how you are going from 2021.

Helpful resources

• Charter of Rights booklets and videos for 7-12 year olds and 13-17 year olds
  Information to help children and young people in care understand and advocate for their rights
• Charter of Rights for care leavers
  Find out what your rights are when you leave out-of-home care (OOHC).
• YOU booklet and website
  A new resource for young people in care planning for their future
• Go Your Own Way workbook
  CREATE kit for young people 15-25 years transitioning to independence
• POCLS Useful contacts (PDF, 419.2 KB)
  List of useful community and government organisations for people in the study
• Your Next Step (PDF, 5.5 MB)
• Information for young people leaving care (PDF, 5.5 MB)

Where you can get support

Your caregiver or caseworker

• CREATE Foundation: An organisation for children and young people in care
  Phone: 1800 655 105 or 02-9267-0977
• Kids Helpline: For young people aged 5-25 years
  Phone: 1800-55-1800
• Headspace: For young people aged 12-25 years
  Phone: 1800-650-890
• Lifeline:Crisis support for all ages
  Phone: 131114
• Beyond Blue: Support for all ages about mental health
  Phone: 1300-22-4636