Case History Database

For decades foster children turning 18 were left to fend for themselves, and all too often forced into homelessness and crime to survive. For generations, the sector’s push for continued state support for foster children went unheard, and the youth casualty list climbed. One incredibly dedicated group and one incredibly successful behaviour change campaign has changed all that. In 2020, we made headlines when the Victorian Government announced Extended Care to 21 years, with other states and territories following quickly. Foster children in Victoria, Tasmania, WA, SA, NT and ACT are now supported to 21 thanks to #makeit21.

Ian Forsyth	Author/Managing Partner
Virginia Henshall	Business Director
Jodie Harrison	Public Relations
Bill Shannon	Founder & Creative
Michael Daddo	Strategy Lead
James Shannon	Head of Film
Cathal Geaney	Film Director
Paul McDonald	Founding Chair and CEO	Home Stretch and Anglicare Victoria
Irina Stojcevska	Coordinator	Home Stretch
Dylan Langley	Youth Ambassador	Home Stretch
Jesse Simpson	Youth Ambassador	Home Stretch
Kiera Kauler	Youth Ambassador	Home Stretch
Aisha Rizvanovic (posthumous)	Youth Ambassador	Home Stretch