Resources
Raising Expectations produces a range of free, downloadable, and shareable, resources. We’ll ensure you have the latest information about care experienced young people and post-secondary education at your fingertips!
Online Workshop: Working with Care Experienced Students
Care Leaver Convos: Interview Series
Other Resources
Coming Soon!
Guides for care experienced people, practitioners, and carers
Financial Support
Financial support is available from the government and universities to help you access higher education.
Government payment of $1500 for education and living expenses.
Tertiary Access Payments - a one-off payment for students from regional or remote areas who are moving to study.
Relocation Scholarships - a yearly payment for students on ABSTUDY or Youth Allowance who need to move to or from a regional or remote area to study at university.
Scholarships from other universities and institutions.
Youth Allowance for students between 16 and 21, or up to 25 if you are a full-time student. Find out whether you are eligible and how to apply.
Study Assist for students to acquire a HELP loan or other funding.
Saver Plus assists individuals and families on lower incomes to improve financial capability.
ABSTUDY help for young Aboriginal people with study/apprenticeship costs.
Support, services and financial assistance from Federation University, La Trobe University, Swinburne University, Victoria University, and Monash University.
Not sure what you’re eligible for? Chat with us about your options for financial support.
Education Support & Programs
Learn Local: Learn Local providers offer a range of education and training programs designed to help learners gain the confidence and skills needed to look for a job or go on to further study. Find your local provider here.
LLENS: Check out your Local Learning and Employment Network (LLEN) for education, employment and other supports and services including scholarships, health/wellbeing and accommodation. Find your LLEN here.
LOOKOUT Education Support Centres: supports young people who are still at school, as well as case workers and Child Protection Practitioners.
Reconnect Program supports learners aged 17 to 19 who have not completed year 12 or equivalent and are not in education, training or full time employment and those aged 20 to 64 who have not completed year 12 or equivalent and who are long-term unemployed.
Skills and Jobs Centres: These centres provide expert advice on training and employment opportunities for prospective students and job seekers. Find your local Centre here.
Tertiary Information Service (TIS): A collective of universities, TAFE institutes and independent tertiary colleges helping students prepare for future careers through free events around Victoria.
Looking for something else? You might find it here.
Getting on your feet after care
Give the Leaving Care Hotline a ring on 1300 532 846, or visit the website for help with referrals, mentoring and independent living allowance.
Housing Service Providers for help with immediate/ongoing support and accommodation.
Year13 gives you access to loads of resources to assist young people make decisions about life, work, study and travel after Year 12.
Education Foyers learning and student accommodation centres for young people who need support and a place to live while they study or train.
moneysmart.gov teaches you about money: how to pay of debt, save and plan for the future.
Our Tax Tips guide will help you connect with free financial advice and counselling for support during and beyond tax time!
Care Leaver Records request form: this form is intended to assist care leavers or those who support them in access their record.
The certified identification factsheet is a useful guide that helps explain what certified documentation is and where to obtain them.
Getting Involved
Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) is the main organisation in Victoria that makes sure young people’s voices are heard on really important issues like climate change and social policy. YACVic have regular opportunities for young people to get involved and shape their work.
CREATE is the main organisation representing the voices of children and young people with a care experience. It’s free to join CREATE and membership gives you access to all kinds of programs, grants and events!
Other support
More resources and advice:
CREATE Foundation: supports young people who are in or have left care and provides grants to support CREATE members to succeed in education.
Deadly Story has resources and supports available for Aboriginal children and young people in education.
Youth Central website: info for care leavers who want to study, career profiles, planning your career page, and career bullseyes.
Check out the headspace website for work & study resources, including a list of employment services and supports.
University and TAFE Open Days: Find Open day dates, or call universities on their Future Students numbers to get more info.
Marrung: Aboriginal Education Plan – 2016-2026: supports Aboriginal students achieve their learning aspirations.
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