This program helps Aboriginal young people leaving out-of-home care to make steps towards independence and a rewarding life ahead.
What we offer
We support and work with young people to:
- Connect with family and culture
- Access practical help when leaving care
- Connect with their communities and local support networks
- Navigate the steps towards independence and a rewarding life.
We have Youth Advocates and a Key Worker who deliver this this program with four partners led by Life Without Barriers.
Get started
Leaving care to independent living can be made easier with support, please get in touch today if you or friend, family member or client needs support.
Home Stretch Funding Flexible Funding Information for Carers
Better Futures Resources
For Young People
- Leaving Better Futures - Eastern - Find resources and information to help support your independence in Melbourne's East - Accessible
- Independent Living Document Checklist - Documents and personal resources you'll need when living on your own - Accessible
- Levels of Support - See how Better Futures workers will change the way they support you along your journey - Accessible
- Funding with Better Futures - Find out about Better Futures flexible funding and how this can support your goals for independence - Accessible
For Carers
- Better Futures - Information for Carers - Essential information for Carers with a child entering the Better Futures program - Accessible
For Practitioners and Sector Professionals
- Better Futures Eligibility - Find out if a young person you work with is eligible for the Better Futures program - Accessible
- Roles and Responsibilities - Learn what role Better Futures workers play in supporting a young person's jounrney to independence - Accessible
Locations
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Street Address
1 East Ridge Drive, Chirnside Park VIC 3116
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Ph: (03) 8727 0200
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Street Address
Level 2, 1 - 7 Langhorne Street, Dandenong VIC 3175
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mail Address
PO Box 7052 Dandenong VIC 3175
Ph: (03) 9108 3500
Fax: (03) 9108 3597
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Street Address
21 Hazelwood Road, Morwell VIC 3840
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mail Address
PO Box 39 Morwell VIC 3840
Ph: (03) 5135 6055
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Street Address
340 Bell Street Preston VIC 3072
Mail AddressPO Box 494 Northcote Plaza
Office HoursMonday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Ph: (03) 9287 8800
Fax: (03) 9287 8999
Email: vacca@vacca.org -
Street Address
Suite 3, 27 - 29 Faithfull Street, Wangaratta VIC 3677
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mail Address
PO Box 524, Wangaratta VIC 3677
Ph: (03) 5756 9000
Fax: (03) 5756 9099
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Street Address
3/1 Birallee Place, West Wodonga VIC 3690
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mail Address
PO Box 8159, Wodonga VIC 3689
Ph: (03) 8373 1710
Fax: (03)
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Street Address
75 - 79 Watton Street, Werribee VIC 3030
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Ph: (03) 9742 8300