Straight Up

What does sibling connection look like in the system?

On this two-part episode, Brooke and Casey from GOM Central discuss Sibling Connection and what it means to have siblings in care. Brooke and Casey catch up with five young people to hear what they have to say about their own experiences on the topic.

What does sibling connection look like in the system?

On this two-part episode, Brooke and Casey from GOM Central discuss Sibling Connection and what it means to have siblings in care. Brooke and Casey catch up with five young people to hear what they have to say about their own experiences on the topic.

Straight Up is created with young people who have lived in care. It’s part of the GOM Central Project.  

If you want to learn more about trauma, here’s some good resources: 

• Video | Trauma and the Brain 
• Website |The impacts of trauma on mental health 
• Website | Intergenerational trauma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities 
• Video | 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, 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: 

• Affordable SA – a great website with all things affordable (including free food, housing and support services!)   
• Money Smart – a government website with lots of interesting information and guide to navigating money and finances   
• Click here for information about free energy audits  
• This page has some energy-saving tips  
• We like this guide to budgeting apps (and this website generally)   
• The You’re the Boss program can help you get a handle on money  
• Centrepay takes your bills straight out of your Centrlink payment  
• If you want Centrelink to review a decision, 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 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 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.  

• This article is our guide to getting employed. 
• For some help writing your resume, try this guide.  
• This article is our guide to getting your license. 
• 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 Fair Work or the Legal Services Commission for free advice.  
• If you want a bit more insight into finding fulfilling employment, try this video. Similarly, this video is about meaningful work. 

Special thanks to Sallyanne. 

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 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 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 National Debt Helpline on 1800 007 007. Otherwise Anglicare, Salvation Army and 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.

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, 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 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 the Australian Institute of Social Relations and other places which offer free education to young people who have lived in care, like TAFE SA.

Here’s a list of places where you can go back to school and finish year 11 and 12:

·        Thebarton Senior College

·        University Senior College

·        Marden Senior College

·        North Adelaide Senior College

·        Muirden Senior College.

As far as university, it’s worth looking at your eligibility for scholarships.

Flinders Uni, Adelaide Uni and 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.

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, 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...