How the 'Home Stretch' campaign persuaded governments to extend help for young people leaving care

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Australia; VIC

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In the space of 6 years, the Home Stretch campaign, was able to persuade all Australian governments to extend support for people in care from 18 years of age to 21 years of age, say Australian experts. The researchers say the Home Stretch campaign took Australia from a policy laggard to a leader and framed extended care as a straightforward and practical policy solution.

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