Family-Based Carers

770 Ms STINSON (Badcoe) (14 May 2019). How many young people, who reside with family-based carers who are receiving carer payments, are due to 'age-out' of the child protection system by 31 December, 2020?

The Hon. R. SANDERSON (Adelaide—Minister for Child Protection): I have been advised:

As at 24 May 2019, there are 128 young people recorded as residing in a family-based placement type and who are due to turn 18 years of age between the period of 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2020. Carers of eligible children can commence the application process for payment under the Stability in Family-Based Care Program when the young person in their care turns 17.5 years old.