'Out in the world with no-one': A qualitative study of the housing pathways of young people who have recently left out-of-home state care

Guy Johnson, Kristin Natalier, Mark Liddiard, Stian Thorenson

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Abstract

Housing is one of the most important elements in the life trajectories of young people leaving state care. The provision of safe, secure and affordable accommodation is closely associated with an enhanced sense of well-being, and educational and employment success (Wade & Dixon 2006). Yet for young people leaving care, accessing and maintaining accommodation is one of the most challenging tasks they face (McDowall 2008). In Australia, young people are severely disadvantaged by the structure of the housing market -high unemployment and their low wages relative to housing costs means that they have limited housing opportunities. The lack of accommodation options for care leavers has significant implications for both Federal and State governments who have made a commitment to reduce the number of young people who exit care into homelessness (FaHCSIA 2008a). This chapter examines the different housing experiences of care leavers as part of their overall transition from care.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationYoung People Leaving State Out-of-home Care
Subtitle of host publicationa research-based study of Australian policy and practice
EditorsPhilip Mendes, Guy Johnson, Badal Moslehuddin
Place of PublicationNorth Melbourne, V.I.C.
PublisherAustralian Scholarly Publishing
Chapter8
Pages140-168
Number of pages29
ISBN (Electronic)9781921875182
ISBN (Print)1921875186
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Externally publishedYes

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