Stand By Me – Flexible and Holistic Support for Young Care Leavers: Smoothing Transitions from Care

Jade Purtella and Philip Mendes - Children Australia, Volume 1, Special Issue 003

This article examines the Stand By Me (SBM) programme, which was developed in Victoria to replicate the ongoing support provided in the UK to care leavers by Personal Advisers who remain available to assist young people until 21 years of age.