Having material basics Children and young people’s standard of living supports them to reach their potential I have what I need to live a good life. “It’s important to have help to do sports outside of school, so we are healthy and social; to have some I have a place to opportunities that other kids have,” 16 -year-old, live, food to eat and Hobart. clothes to wear. “Some things cost money, which means the young I can take my person misses out, like in football,” young person, personal things with Devonport. me if I move. “Being able to access sport and other activities that you had been able to do before is important for kids – money to pay fees and have gear, transport,” Launceston. “It’s important to have a healthy environment to live in, not having junk everywhere or being mouldy,” Launceston. Being healthy Children and young people receive the help they need to be physically healthy and mentally well. I can get help when I “It’s important to have support in tough times,” need it. young person, Hobart. I can get support if Having medical help is important, group feedback, I’m feeling sad or Devonport. angry. “Having help with maintaining mental health,” Launceston. “Counselling should be for everyone,” 13-year-old, Devonport. Learning Children and young people receive the help they need to participate and do well at school and in training. Children and young people receive the help they need to live successfully on their own when they become independent.
Having material basics Children and young people’s standard of living supports them to reach their potential I have what I need to live a good life. “It’s important to have help to do sports outside of school, so we are healthy and social; to have some opportunities that other kids have,” 16 -year-old, Hobart. “Some things cost money, which means the young person misses out, like in football,” young person, Devonport. “Being able to access sport and other activities that you had been able to do before is important for kids – money to pay fees and have gear, transport,” Launceston. “It’s important to have a healthy environment to live in, not having junk everywhere or being mouldy,” Launceston. I have a place to live, food to eat and clothes to wear. I can take my personal things with me if I move. Being healthy Children and young people receive the help they need to be physically healthy and mentally well. I can get help when I need it. “It’s important to have support in tough times,” young person, Hobart. Having medical help is important, group feedback, Devonport. “Having help with maintaining mental health,” Launceston. “Counselling should be for everyone,” 13-year-old, Devonport. I can get support if I’m feeling sad or angry. Learning Children and young people receive the help they need to participate and do well at school and in training. Children and young people receive the help they need to live successfully on their own when they become independent.
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