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Children and young people
We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and working with service providers to create supportive programs.
Apply for a scholarship of up to $1,000 to help with school expenses and secondary support services.
For young people who recently left out-of-home care, to help with accommodation and living costs.
Information about your legal rights, dealing with problems at home and support to find a home.
We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children in NSW.
Support for carers to continue providing a safe home for young people after they turn 18.
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Nations Peoples of NSW and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future.
Informed by lessons of the past, Department of Communities and Justice is improving how we work with Aboriginal people and communities. We listen and learn from the knowledge, strength and resilience of Stolen Generations Survivors, Aboriginal Elders and Aboriginal communities.
You can access our apology to the Stolen Generations.