EMPOWERING YOUNG PEOPLE

Every young person transitioning from care has the right to thrive.

Better Futures supports the approximately 1,000 young people who transition from Victoria’s care services to adulthood each year.

The Better Futures Community of Practice (CoP) provides a collaborative platform for over 30 service providers, the Victorian Government, key sector stakeholders and care-experienced young people. Our shared ambition is for young people to develop sustainable livelihoods and live good lives.

What we do

Community of Practice

The Better Futures Community of Practice connects practitioners, DFFH, stakeholders, and youth experts to collaborate, innovate, inspire and evolve.

Training & Development

Training and professional development is available to Better Futures and other care related services working with young people across Victoria.

Advantaged Thinking

Advantaged Thinking invests in young people’s talents and aspirations, connecting them to real opportunities and community to empower them to thrive beyond care.

Information for young people

Better Futures provides support for young people aged 16-21 as they transition from care to adulthood. The service offers the support, flexible funding, networks, skills and experience to help them build a thriving life.

Discover the Better Futures service

Better Futures is a state-wide service providing post-care transitional guidance, flexible funding and person-centred support. Home Stretch is delivered via Better Futures and is universally available to all eligible young people when they transition from care services.

What our members
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Collaborate for Change

The Better Futures Community of Practice provides a collaborative platform for over 30 service providers, the Victorian Government, key sector stakeholders and care-experienced youth experts. Our shared ambition is for young people to develop sustainable livelihoods and live good lives.

Learn more about the Better Futures Community of Practice and how to become a member.

Community of Practice membership

Log in to explore activities and events, resources and professional development to support your practice.

Better Futures Advantaged Thinking practice resources

We have resources designed to equip Better Futures practitioners with essential tools and knowledge for supporting young people to transition from care.

Advantaged Thinking training and professional development

Find out about CoP membership