In Victoria each year, 500 young women living in Out of Home Care (OoHC) will turn 18 and immediately have their accommodation and financial support withdrawn. That situation is challenging in itself but couple that with not having the living skills or social network required to transition to succesful independent living, their situation becomes even more perilous.
The tragic outcome for young women leaving OoHC without the essentials can result in increased risks of: homelessness; developing mental health issues or exacerbating existing ones; entering the criminal justice system; early parenthood; social welfare dependent; and drug and alcohol problems
The cycle of disadvantage continues. The Bridge of Hope, through its programs and supporters will work to break that cycle.
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Bridging the Gap |
Innocence Initiative |
Volunteer |
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How you can help |
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Working outside formal systems of out-of-home care to aid young women in obtaining essential documents for independent living and link them with everyday people to create a network of relationships to support them through their future endeavours
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The initiative aims to examine cases where a person may have been wrongfully convicted and assist in exonerating that person if there is evidence of a wrongful conviction
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Get involved and improve the life of a vulnerable young woman. Volunteer with us. Volunteer roles include a My Buddy and a My Life My Plan Coordinator |
Invest in a young woman and help improve the immediate and long-term quality of their life. Donate the amount of your choice or choose to donate towards a specific activity $50 $90 $1950
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Become a partner of The Bridge of Hope and together we can work to increase our reach and improve outcomes for our young women |
