More than 100 new family-based carers have put up their hands to provide safe and loving homes for the state’s most vulnerable children and young people over the past 12 months.

The State Government is investing $1 million to support world-leading child protection research through a new scholarship program and in turn, better support our most vulnerable children and young people.

Adrenaline and outdoor adventuring has helped more than 80 young people since January this year to build confidence and develop their social and emotional skills, as part of the Youth Adventure and Recreational Services (YARS) program.

For Gemma Brusnahan, having access to the State Government’s Dame Roma Mitchell Grants has brought her dream of becoming a midwife closer to reality – and young people who are, or have been, in care are being urged to apply for round two.