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What is good residential care for Aboriginal young people?

Around 30 per cent of children and young people in care identify as Aboriginal and the issue of what is the best care for those not able to be placed in family-based care is yet to be fully addressed.

Early in 2015, the Guardian commissioned a review of the literature which provides some strong indicators of good residential care that supports the identity, links to family and culture and general wellbeing of Aboriginal young people.  The literature review is available for download.[spacer height=”15px”]

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I have the right to be safe and well cared for.

As a child and young person in care, you have special rights. These are rules that should be followed so you can grow up happy, healthy and achieving your dreams.

If you feel that your rights are not being met, and you are not being listened to, we can help.