Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It’s part of https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/ (the GOM Central Project). If you want to learn more about trauma, here’s some good resources: Video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLF_SEy6sdc (Trauma and the Brain) Website |https://headspace.org.au/explore-topics/for-young-people/trauma/ (The impacts of trauma on mental health) Website | Ihttps://healingfoundation.org.au/intergenerational-trauma/ (ntergenerational trauma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities) Video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJfmfkDQb14 (What is trauma? The author of “The Body Keeps the Score” explains) If you want to get involved in GOM Central, or you just want to get in touch, you can email us at [email protected]. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, https://elmplace.org.au/our-services/post-care-support-services/ (Post Care Support Services) are here to help! They can support you with stuff like housing and grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills, brokerage counselling, mental health and other issues. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia SA’s Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke and Zhane. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

In this episode, we chat to Karyn Hicks, from Salvation Army, about managing money!  Here’re some of the resources she mentioned:  https://www.affordablesa.com.au/ (Affordable SA) – a great website with all things affordable (including free food, housing and support services!)   https://moneysmart.gov.au/ (Money Smart) – a government website with lots of interesting information and guide to navigating money and finances   https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/energy-and-environment/using-saving-energy/retailer-energy-productivity-scheme (Click here) for information about free energy audits  https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/energy-and-environment/using-saving-energy/easy-energy-saving-tips (This page) has some energy-saving tips  We like https://www.frugalandthriving.com.au/money-apps-australia/ (this guide) to budgeting apps (and this website generally)   The https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/financial-assistance/youre-the-boss/ (You’re the Boss program) can help you get a handle on money  https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/centrepay (Centrepay) takes your bills straight out of your Centrlink payment  If you want Centrelink to review a decision, https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/forms/ss351 (this is the form you need).   Big thanks to Karyn Hicks for giving us all her tips and tricks!  Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It’s part of https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/ (the GOM Central Project). If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, https://elmplace.org.au/our-services/post-care-support-services/ (Post Care Support Services) are here to help! They can support you with stuff like housing and grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills, budgeting, brokerage, counselling, mental health and other issues. You can contact Post Care Support Services on free call number on 1800 188 118. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia’s Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke and Zhane. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and, in doing so, understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

In this episode, we’re talking about work! We chat with Sallyanne Dobson who works in a youth service at Relationships Australia SA about how (and why) to get a job. We’ve also put together some resources to back up what Sallyanne had to say. https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/employment-financial-wellbeing/ (This article) is our guide to getting employed. For some help writing your resume, try https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Resume (this guide). https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/steps-to-get-a-license%e2%80%af/ (This article) is our guide to getting your license. https://www.volunteeringsa-nt.org.au/ (Volunteering SA) is where to look for volunteering opportunities. For help with issues at work (like not being paid correctly, unfair dismissal or harassment), you can contact https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ (Fair Work) or the https://lsc.sa.gov.au/ (Legal Services Commission) for free advice. If you want a bit more insight into finding fulfilling employment, try https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veriqDHLXsw (this video). Similarly, this video is about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H91JDqeR_jg (meaningful) work. Special thanks to Sallyanne. Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It’s part of https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/ (the GOM Central Project). If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, https://elmplace.org.au/our-services/post-care-support-services/ (Post Care Support Services) are here to help! They can support you with stuff like housing and grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills, brokerage counselling, mental health and other issues. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia’s Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke and Zhane. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and, in doing so, understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It’s part of https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/ (the GOM Central Project). This episode is about debt. Especially debts that you get from your partner. If you’re in debt, and you can’t make your repayments, there’s people that can help. Call the https://ndh.org.au/ (National Debt Helpline) on 1800 007 007. Otherwise https://anglicaresa.com.au/support/financial-counselling/ (Anglicare), https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/need-help/financial-assistance/financial-counselling/ (Salvation Army) and https://www.vinnies.org.au/findhelp/view/233 (Vinnes) all offer financial counselling, and can help you sort it out. The Domestic Violence and Aboriginal Family Violence Gateway (1800 800 098) is available for anyone experiencing domestic violence. If you, or anyone else, are in danger call the police on 13 14 44. https://www.wlssa.org.au/ (Women’s Legal Services) have some great resources about DV on their website, too. Special thanks to Sam Dewit from the National Debt Helpline, and to Bri for sharing her experiences. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, https://elmplace.org.au/our-services/post-care-support-services/ (Post Care Support Services) are here to help! They can support you with stuff like housing and grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills, brokerage counselling, mental health and other issues. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia’s Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke and Zhane. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It’s part of https://gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/ (the GOM Central Project). In this episode, we talk about free education for young care leavers in SA. There’s a bunch of great info in this podcast. So you might need to listen to it a few times or come back to it when it's relevant. Andrew Berkinshaw came in to chat with us about https://www.socialrelations.edu.au/ (the Australian Institute of Social Relations) and other places which offer free education to young people who have lived in care, like https://www.tafesa.edu.au/courses?gclid=Cj0KCQiAvvKBBhCXARIsACTePW-fgeRGHChY9Bq_zq7sD77527QzOOflq8omqlWbEHCw8VDkGvPu3HAaApzDEALw_wcB (TAFE SA). Here’s a list of places where you can go back to school and finish year 11 and 12: · http://www.tsc.sa.edu.au/ (Thebarton Senior College) · https://usc.adelaide.edu.au/ (University Senior College) · http://www.msc.sa.edu.au/ (Marden Senior College) · https://www.northernadelaidesc.sa.edu.au/ (North Adelaide Senior College) · https://muirden.sa.edu.au/ (Muirden Senior College). As far as university, it’s worth looking at your eligibility for scholarships. https://students.flinders.edu.au/finances-and-admin/support/scholarships (Flinders Uni), https://www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships/ (Adelaide Uni) and https://i.unisa.edu.au/students/scholarships/ (Uni SA) all offer scholarships for: · Students with disabilities · Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students · Students from a rural or remote area · Students experiencing financial hardship. https://www.satac.edu.au/undergraduate-equity-scholarships (SATAC also has a scholarship) for students who are on Centrelink payments, or can prove that they are low income. We think your best bet is to call the uni of your choice and ask to speak to a person who can advise about scholarships. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, https://elmplace.org.au/our-services/post-care-support-services/ (Post Care Support Services) are here to help! They can support you with stuff like housing and grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills, brokerage counselling, mental health and other issues GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia’s Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke and Zhane. Special thanks to Andrew Berkinshaw. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It's part of the GOM Central Project. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, Post Care Support Services are here to help! They can support you with stuff like grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills and mental health. This episode looks at how money can be part of family violence. If you are experiencing family and domestic abuse you can call: •24h Domestic Violence Gateway on 1800 800 098. •In case of emergency call 000. For more information on financial abuse and other forms of family and domestic violence, have a look at Break the Cycle or Women's Safety Services. Special thanks to David Tully and Francie Hogan. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia's Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke Oliver and Eleanor Goodbourn. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It's part of the GOM Central Project. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, Post Care Support Services are here to help! They can support you with stuff like grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills and mental health. This episode we are discussing grants! For more information on specific grants for young care leavers have a read of this. For more tips on tricks on all things money head to gomcentral.elmplace.org.au/money If you want to learn more about Dame Roma Mitchell, have a look at this page. For help with a grant application, give Post Care Support Services a call on 1800 188 118. Special thanks to Colleen Fitzpatrick and the Dame Roma Mitchell trust fund, and to Nick Jenkins for sharing your story. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia's Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke Oliver and Eleanor Goodbourn. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It's part of the GOM Central Project. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, Post Care Support Services are here to help! They can support you with stuff like grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills and mental health. This episode we talk to Josh about residential care, sleeping rough and MPRs (missing person report). If you're currently in care but living on the street (aka. absconding from placement), we encourage you to speak to your social worker about other placement options. If you are over 18, you could be eligible for independent living options, such as Youth 180 and BaptistCare. If there are problems with your placement that you don't want to talk to your social worker about, then you can always speak to the Office of the Guardian. You know, the Oog people! They are separate from the Department of Child Protection, and they're job is looking after the rights of children and young people in care. If you tell them about an issue, they will do their best to help work it out with you. Here at GOM Central we love the Office of the Guardian. Call them on 1800 275 664! You can also get in touch with CREATE who work with loads of young people in care to change the system and look after the rights of kids in care. Special thanks to Josh Kerr for sharing his story. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia's Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke Oliver and Eleanor Goodbourn. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It's part of the GOM Central Project. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, Post Care Support Services are here to help! They can support you with stuff like grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills and mental health. This episode is about our visit to HYPA (Helping Young People Achieve), which supports young people who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. •For more information about HYPA, visit their website, or drop in to 135 Currie Street •Adelaide between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday. You can also call them on 1300 306 046. •If you are homeless and need some help you can also call Homeless Gateway on 1800 003 308. Special thanks to Tessa Cunningham and HYPA. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia's Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke Oliver and Eleanor Goodbourn. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.

Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It's part of the GOM Central Project. If you are leaving care soon, or have left recently, Post Care Support Services are here to help! They can support you with stuff like grant applications, FOI requests, referrals, life skills and mental health. This episode we delve into gaming; the good and the bad ways it plays out if our lives. If you're showing signs on gaming disorder, here's some places that can help: •EMP Pathways supports people to game healthily. They help gamers manage gaming disorder, bullying or other negative aspects of gaming. It's pro-passion and pro-gaming. •Headspace is a free counselling service for young people. If you're feeling the negative effects of gaming, they can help. •Post Care Support Services can help you get your money, relationships and mental health back on track. Visit their website, or call 1800 188 118. •If gambling is getting the better of you, you can visit gamblinghelpsa.org.au or call 1800 858 858. Special thanks to Cameron Dodds, and to Alex Wood for sharing his story. GOM Central is funded by the Department of Child Protection and delivered by Relationships Australia South Australia's Post Care Support Services. Straight Up is hosted by Brooke Oliver and Eleanor Goodbourn. This podcast was created on Kaurna and Peramangk Country. We wish to acknowledge the Kaurna and Peramangk peoples, and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; their spiritual, physical, emotional, mental and economic connection to the Land and Seas. We acknowledge the original custodians of Australia and in doing so understand that their inherent Cultural and Spiritual beliefs continue to sustain the living People of each region.