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Practice Areas

Home Stretch WA was designed  modular to ensure that any challengeges to currently undergoing a review reflecting the insight and expertise that is head across the Community of practice network, culturally  to introducing an ofHome Stretch WA Transition Coach and Home Stretch WA Team. Each of these practice areas is interdependent, and together they are designed to be delivered in an integrated and seamless way.

Every young person will receive an individualised service based on their needs and aspirations, offered through a persistent, consistent, hope inducing relationship with their Transition Coach. This work must be underpinned by alignment with the Transition Coach Practice Principles, and delivered in a way that is consistent with the Home Stretch WA Model Integrity Framework.

Each practice area has its own guidelines, resources, tools and documents. As Home Stretch WA providers become skilled and confident in delivering services that are consistent with the Model, the Community of Practice will support service providers to refine and adapt the Model to meet the emerging needs of young people across the state. 

Outlne of Practice Areas

Outline of Practice Areas

Library - All Practice Tools
& Resources

All the Home Stretch WA Practice Tools, Resources, Community of Practice, Policies and Program Management documents are listed in the table below.

You can filter by the Document Type or Practice Area to find the one you want and click on the document's title to open the document or head to the web page for each specific Practice Area's resources and tools.

Practice Area
#
Document Title & Link
Stage
Purpose of Document
Document Type
Smooth Transition
1
Referral and Onboarding Flow Chart - Providers
Awareness
Referral process for Providers
Practice Guide (PG)
Smooth Transition
2
Referral Pathway with Touchpoints - Districts
Referral
Referral Pathway for Districts
Practice Guide (PG)
Smooth Transition
3
Smooth Transition Referral & Staying On Referral - Training Slides
Referral
Slides from group training delivered on Smooth Transition Referral & Staying On Referral
Training Resource (TR)
Smooth Transition
4
Smooth Transition - District Step-By-Step - Practice Guide
Onboard
Ste-by-step Practice Guide for Department of Communities District Staff to support a smooth transition of a young person to a Home Stretch Provider
Practice Guide (PG)
Smooth Transition
5
DoC Casework Practice Manual
Casework Practice Manual for Department of Communities Case Workers
Practice Guide
Smooth Transition
6
By Name List Approach & Meeting Agenda
Referral
How to use a By Name List Approach to support hard to engage young people to with information about Home Stretch WA
Practice Guide (PG)
Smooth Transition
7
Smooth Transition - Referral Stage I Form Sample
Referral
Sample of 1st Referral Form that forms part of the Home Stretch WA Referral Pathway
Form (FOR)
Smooth Transition
8
Smooth Transition - Kimberley Regional Referral Stage I Form Sample
Referral
Sample of 1st Referral Form that forms part of the Home Stretch WA Referral Pathway for the Kimberley Region
Form (FOR)
Smooth Transition
9
How We Connect Young People Living with Disabilities with Home Stretch WA Flow Chart
Awareness
Referral and onboarding process for young people with a disability
Practice Guide (PG)
Smooth Transition
10
Info Session for YP Living with a Disability - Practice Guide
Referral
Practice Guide to support the Info Session with a young person with a disability & other relevant service providers and supporters of the young person.
Practice Guide (PG)
Smooth Transition
11
NDIS Supplementary Details Form
Referral
Form for Case Managers to complete to capture additional details about a young person who either has confirmed or suspected disability related needs and is currently accessing or is likely to apply to access the NDIS in the future,
Form (FOR)
Smooth Transition
12
Home Stretch WA - Explainer Video
Awareness
Communicate the Home Stretch Offer to Young People
Practice Tool (PT)
Smooth Transition
13
Home Stretch WA - Fact Sheet - Young People
Awareness
Communicate the Home Stretch Offer to Young People
Fact Sheet (FS)
Smooth Transition
14
Smooth Transition - Information Session - Practice Guide
Choice
Practice Guide for Transition Coaches to complete a Home Stretch Info Session
Practice Guide (PG)
Smooth Transition
15
Smooth Transition - Referral Stage II Form
Referral
2nd Referral Form that forms part of the Home Stretch WA Referral Pathway
Form (FOR)
Smooth Transition
16
Smooth Transition - ACCO Referral Stage II Form
Referral
2nd Referral Form that forms part of the Home Stretch WA Referral Pathway for regional ACCO's
Form (FOR)
Smooth Transition
17
Provider Release of Information Form
Choice
Home Stretch Provider Release of Information form that forms part of the Home Stretch Referral Pathway
DoC Form (DCF)
Smooth Transition
18
Consent to Participate and Collect Information Form
Choice
Home Stretch Provider Consent to participate and collect information that forms part of the Home Stretch Referral Pathway
DoC Form (DCF)
Smooth Transition
19
Consent to Obtain and Store Records
Choice
Home Stretch Provider Consent to Obtain and Store Records that forms part of the Home Stretch Referral Pathway
DoC Form (DCF)
Smooth Transition
20
Smooth Transition - Intake Guidelines
Onboarding
Practice Guide for Intake for Home Stretch WA Providers
Practice Guide (PG)
Smooth Transition
21
Smooth Transition - Protocols for Transition Coach and Case Worker - Working Together
Onboarding
Working together Practice tool for Transition Coach & Case Worker - Working together
Practice Guide (PG)
Smooth Transition
22
Smooth Transition - Working Together - Resource Planning Timeline
Onboarding
Practice Tool for Transition Coach & Case Worker- Working Together
Practice Tool (PT)
Smooth Transition
23
Working Together Summary Table
Onboarding
Summary Table for Working Together to support a smooth transition for young people - Transition Coaches & Case Workers
Practice Guide (PG)
Smooth Transition
24
Smooth Transition - Handover Summary - Practice Guidelines
Supported
These guidelines support Transition Coaches to complete the Handover Summary Form
Practice Guide (PG)
Smooth Transition
25
Smooth Transition - Handover Summary Form
Supported
Form used to communicate to the DoC District Office a summary of the supports that have been provided in the Home Stretch WA program & those needed by the young person in the future - acts as a pseudo 'Leaving Care Plan'
Form (FOR)
Smooth Transition
26
Smooth Transition - Simple Action Plan Template
Supported
An example of a template that a Transition Coach could use to support making a plan with a young person
Practice Tool (PT)
Smooth Transition
27
Smooth Transition - Onboarding Checklist
Onboarding
Checklist for Transition Coaching and Next Steps guide
Form (FOR)
Transition Coach
1
Transition Coach - Stages - Flow Chart
Awareness
Represents the Stages of Transition Coaching in a Home Stretch Program
Practice Guide (PG)
Transition Coach
3
Transition Coach - Demand Management and Opt In Out
Awareness
Describes one approach to managing caseloads and support needs for a Home Stretch Provider and referral demand in relation to the Opt in & Opt Out approcah of demand management
Practice Guide (PG)
Transition Coach
4
Transition Coach - Practice Principles - Flash Cards
Awareness
Practice Guide for Transition Coaches and how they should approach their work with young people. Co-designed through the Youth Advisory group and guided by feedback from young people and families participating in the Home Stretch Trial.
Practice Guide (PG)
Transition Coach
5
Transition Coach - Nitja Nop Yorga Ngulla Mia - System Principles
Onboarding
Practice Guide for Transition Coach and Case Worker- Working together
Practice Guide (PG)
Transition Coach
6
Transition Coach - Individual Support Summary Template
Practice Tool for coaches to use in summarising a the needs and goals of a young person
Practice Tool (PT)
Support Circles
1
Support Circles - Practice Guidelines
Engage
Practice Guidelines for Transition Coaches outlining how to use a Support Circles Approach
Practice Guide (PG)
Support Circles
2
Footprint Eco Map Template
Engage
Template of the Footprints Eco Map Tool
Practice Tool (PT)
Support Circles
3
Footprints Tool - A Simple Guide
Engage
A simple guide explaining how to use the Footprints Tool with a young person
Practice Tool (PT)
Support Circles
4
Footprints Tool Word Prompt List
Engage
Word Prompt List to use with the Footprints Tool to help the young person capture all the people, places and things important to them
Practice Tool (PT)
Support Circles
5
Footprints Tool Question Cards
Engage
Question Cards to use with the Footprints Tool to prompt deeper conversation and engagement with the tool
Practice Tool (PT)
Staying On
1
Staying On Facilitator - Role in Onboarding - Process Map
Awareness
Core Document to communicate the role of a Staying On Facilitator and the Onboarding & Referral Process for Staying On Agrreements and Core documents
Practice Guide (PG)
Staying On
2
Staying On - Practice Guidelines
Awareness
Core Document- Practice Guide for Staying On. Inlcudes background, principles, key learnings, step by step guide practice guide with relevant practice tools and forms for each part of the process.
Practice Guide (PG)
Staying On
3
Staying On - Guide for Carers and Young People
Awareness
Communicate the Home Stretch Staying On Offer to young people & families
Fact Sheet (FS)
Staying On
4
Staying On - Setting Up an Agreement - Discussion Guide
Supported
Core Document- Practice Guide for Staying On Facilitators on setting up a Staying On Agreement
Practice Guide (PG)
Staying On
5
Staying On - Agreement - Card Sort Tool
Supported
Activity to support discussion to setting up a Staying On Agreement
Practice Tool (PT)
Staying On
6
Staying On - Subsidy Application Form
Supported
Core Document for Staying On Providers/Staying On Facilitator to apply for the Staying On Subsidy on behalf of the carers and young person
DoC Form (DCF)
Staying On
7
Carer Consent for Information & Evaluation Form
Onboarding
This form is used to obtain Carer consent to provide their information and to participate in the evaluation.
DoC Form (DCF)
Staying On
8
Staying On - Agreement Template
Supported
Core Document for Staying On Providers/Staying On Facilitator to document the Staying On Agreement
Form (FOR)
Staying On
9
Staying On - Agreement Review Template
Supported
Core Document for Staying On Providers/Staying On Facilitator to document the review of a Staying On Agreement
Form (FOR)
Staying On
10
Staying On - Combined Review and Subsidy Application Form
Supported
Combined Form for re-applying for the Staying On Subsidy and to review the current Subsidy Agreement
Form (FOR)
Staying On
11
Interim Staying On - Fact Sheet
Awareness
Information for young people and carers about the Interim Staying On process
Fact Sheet (FS)
Staying On
12
Interim Staying On Subsidy - Application Form
Supported
Form is completed for eligible family or foster carers who continue to support eligible young people who choose to stay on in a living arrangement after they reach 18 years of age, and there is no Home Stretch WA Service available to them where they live or they are on a waitlist to access the service.
DoC Form (DCF)
Staying On
13
Interim Staying On Agreement - Template
Supported
Template used for an Interim Staying On Agreement between a young person and their carer (s) (or family) where a Home Stretch WA Provider is not established in a region or there is not capacity for a Home Stretch WA service provider to provide the full Home Stretch WA Service Offer.
DoC Form (DCF)
Invest In Me
1
Invest In Me - Flow Chart
Awareness
Invest in Me Flow Chart and Application & approval process
Practice Guide (PG)
Invest In Me
2
Invest In Me - Fact Sheet - Young People
Awareness
Information to provide to a young person explaining all about the Invest In Me funding
Fact Sheet (FS)
Invest In Me
3
Invest in Me - Practice Guide
Awareness
Practice Guide for Invest in Me Funding
Practice Guide (PG)
Invest In Me
4
Invest In Me - DoC Guidelines for Providers
Awareness
Department of Communities Invest In Me Guidelines for Providers
DoC Policy/Guideline (DCP)
Invest In Me
5
Invest In Me - Data Definitions for Funding
Funding request
Funding Definitions for Invest in Me funding Safety net spending categories and data recording
Practice Guide (PG)
Invest In Me
6
Invest in Me - Decision Matrix - Practice Guide
Funding Request
Practice Guide for Invest in Me Funding
Practice Guide (PG)
Invest In Me
7
Invest In Me - Decision Matrix - Young Person
Funding Request
Practice Tool to explain Invest in Me
Practice Tool (PT)
Invest In Me
8
Invest In Me - Centrelink & Home Stretch WA Payments - Reference Guide
Awareness
Handy reference guide for available Home Stretch WA and Centrelink payments that can support young people financially
Practice Guide (PG)
Invest In Me
9
Invest In Me - Application Form - Over 100
Application
Core Form for Transition Coach to complete with Young Person to apply for Invest In Me funding over $100 to submit to Coordinator
Form (FOR)
Invest In Me
10
Invest In Me - Bulk Application Form
Application
This form is for multiple amounts over $100 which require coordinator approval.
Form (FOR)
Invest In Me
11
Invest In Me - Leaving Care Fund Form
Funding request
This form is for recording the financial support costs that have been agreed in a Leaving Care Plan that exceed the funds available through the Invest In Me funding or identified as required from the Leaving Care Fund during receiving support through Home Stretch WA
Form (FOR)
Housing Allowance
1
Housing Allowance - Flow Chart
Awareness
Represents the steps involved in supporting a young person to access a Housing Allowance from the Department of Communities
Practice Guide (PG)
Housing Allowance
2
Housing Allowance - Fact Sheet - Young People
Awareness
Information to provide to a young person explaining all about the Housing Allowance
Fact Sheet (FS)
Housing Allowance
3
Housing Allowance - Fact Sheet - Landlord
Awareness
Information tp provide to a real estate property manger or landlord about the Housing Allowance
Fact Sheet (FS)
Housing Allowance
4
Housing Allowance - Practice Guidelines
Awareness
Practice Guide for Transition Coaches to support a young person in accessing a Housing Allowance
Practice Guide (PG)
Housing Allowance
5
DoC Staying On Subsidy & Housing Allowance Financial Governance Policy
Awareness
Department of Communities Financial Governance Policy on Staying Subsidy and Housing Allowance
DoC Policy/Guideline (DCP)
Housing Allowance
6
DoC Guidelines for Staying On Subsidy & Housing Allowance
Awareness
Department of Communities Guidelines for Staying Subsidy and Housing Allowance
DoC Policy/Guideline (DCP)
Housing Allowance
7
Housing Allowance - Statement By Supplier Form
Application
Form required by the Department of Communities to be completed by those who do not have an ABN and will be in receipt of a Housing Allowance
DoC Form (DCF)
Housing Allowance
7
Housing Allowance - Budget Sheet Example
Budget
Practical example of a budget for a young person incorporating Housing Allowance
Practice Tool (PT)
Housing Allowance
8
Housing Allowance - Payment Application Form
Application
Application Form for a young person to access a Housing Allowance from the Department of Communities
DoC Form (DCF)
Housing Allowance
9
Housing Allowance - Living Together Agreement -Template
Planning
Template to use with young person who is entering into a living arrangement with other people. It sets out the rights and responsibilities of the living arrangement, and any house rules that may be in place.
Practice Guide (PG)
Housing Allowance
10
Housing Allowance - Notification of Housing Allowance Payment Approval Form
Application
Form provided to recipient of the Housing Allowance payment to notify them it has been approved and processed
Form (FOR)
Housing Allowance
11
Housing Allowance - DoC - Community Disability Housing Program - Brochure
Awareness
Information brochure on the Community Disability Housing Program
DoC Policy/Guideline (DCP)
Housing Allowance
12
Housing Allowance - DoC CDHP Application Form Single Applicant
Application
DoC CDHP Application Form for Single Applicants
DoC Form (DCF)
Operational
1
Home Stretch WA - Model Diagram
Onboarding
Visual representation of the Home Stretch Model
Fact Sheet (FS)
Operational
2
Home Stretch WA - FAQ
Awareness
Home Stretch WA - Operational - FAQ
Fact Sheet (FS)
Operational
3
Home Stretch WA - Infosession - Young People
Awareness
Presentation for young people providing information all about Home Stretch WA
Fact Sheet (FS)
Operational
4
Home Stretch WA - Team Roles
Onboarding
Outline of each role in a Home Stretch WA team
Practice Guide (PG)
Operational
5
Service Establishment Action Timeline Template
Onboarding
A check list to support new providers to stand up the delivery of the Home Stretch WA service in their local community
Form (FOR)
Operational
6
Coordinator - Generic JDF
Onboarding
Core Job Description document for use in the recruitment process for the Coordinator position for the Home Stretch WA team
Practice Guide (PG)
Operational
7
Onboarding Check List - Coordinator
Onboarding
Induction support for Program Manager to onboard Coordinator
Practice Guide (PG)
Operational
8
Transition Coach - Generic JDF
Onboarding
Core Job Description document for use in the recruitment process for the Transition Coach position for the Home Stretch WA team
Practice Guide (PG)
Operational
9
Interview Schedule - Transition Coach Template
Onboarding
A template of an interview schedule to use in the selection process for a Transition Coach
Form (FOR)
Operational
10
Onboarding Check List - Transition Coach
Onboarding
Induction support for Coordinator to onboard Transition Coaches
Practice Guide (PG)
Operational
11
Staying On Facilitator - Generic JDF
Onboarding
Core Job Description document for use in the recruitment process for the Staying On Facilitator position for the Home Stretch WA team
Practice Guide (PG)
Operational
12
Staying On Facilitator - Onboarding Check List
Onboarding
Induction support for Coordinator to onboard Staying On Facilitator
Practice Guide (PG)
Operational
13
Child Protection Records Screening Form
Onboarding
DoC Form for new Home Stretch WA team staff members to complete before commencing employment
DoC Form (DCF)
Operational
15
Supervision Notes
Onboarding
Supporting template for use during 1on1 Supervision
Form (FOR)
Operational
16
Group Case Discussion - Practice Guide
Supported
Outlines the approach to group case discussion to ensure the care and support for young people and their families is planned and delivered with integrity and provides an opportunity for reflection and practice development for team members.
Practice Guide (PG)
Operational
17
Case Discussion - Life Domains - Template
Supported
Used with the Group Case Discussion Practice Guide to provide structural support for a team participating in a Group Case Discussion.
Practice Tool (PT)
Operational
18
Case Discussion - Referral & Onboarding Reflection Template
Onboarding
Reflection template to support a case discussion on referring and onboarding a young person to Home Stretch WA
Form (FOR)
Operational
19
CoP - Membership Form
Onboarding
Membership Form for an agency to become a member of the Community of Practice
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
20
Community of Practice - Agreement Commitment
List of commitments that providers agree to to become a member of the Home Stretch WA Community of Practice
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
21
CoP Infographic - Providers
Onboarding
Overview of the Community of Practice purpose & function
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
22
CoP - Team Roles & Activities
Onboarding
Outline of each role in the Home Stretch WA - Community of Practice team
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
23
Community of Practice - Working Groups Diagram
Diagram illustrating the Community of Practice Working Groups
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
24
Community of Practice - Working Group Details
Description of the various Working Groups that provide the structure for the Community of Practice to work together to benefit young people eligible for Home Stretch WA
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
25
Community of Practice - District Champion Working Group Details
Description of the functions of the Department of Communities DIstrict Champion Working Group
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
26
Model Integrity Framework
Tool to support service providers to establish a high-quality Home Stretch WA service that is consistent with the service model co-designed by and with young people.
Practice Guide (PG)
Operational
27
Data Sharing Process
The process/procedure required for providers of Home Stretch WA to record and share data with the CoP
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
28
Service Tracking Tool
Excel Spreadsheet containing the Minimum Dataset for providers to report data
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
29
IIM Funding & Significant Change Story Template
Template to use for documenting and reporting a young person's significant change story over the reporting period
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
30
Youth Engagement Plan
Supported
Ensures young people remain at the centre of planning and implementation of the roll out of Home Stretch WA
Policy (POL)
Operational
31
Youth Engagement Plan - Summary Infographic - LEC
Awareness
Summary pages of the Youth Engagement Plan to support Lived Experience Consultants & CoP members to communicate the plan
Fact Sheet (FS)
Operational
32
Youth Engagement Plan - Summary Page
Awareness
Summary page of the Youth Engagement Plan to communicate to young people
Fact Sheet (FS)
Operational
33
Youth Advisory Group Fact Sheet
Awareness
Information about the Youth Advisory Group for young people
Fact Sheet (FS)
Operational
35
CoP Snapshot Report July 2022 - June 2023
CoP Report based on the 5 pillars for the period between July 2022 to June 2023
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
35
How to Edit Your Profile on the Website
A step-by-step guide to updating your member profile on the website
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
36
How to Refer a Young Person - Fact Sheet for Young People
Awareness
Simple fact sheet for young people explaining the steps involved in referring a young person to Home Stretch WA
Fact Sheet (FS)
Operational
37
How to Post a Message or Share a Resource on the Website
A step-by-step guide to posting posting a message or resource to share with other members on the website
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
38
Forum Functions - How to Follow & Get Email Notifications
A step-by-step guide to following a member or group in the Forum or enabling your email notifications
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
39
FInal Project Report - Mapping the Continuum of Care Services in WA - Innovation Unit
DoC Innovation Unit Report of Leaving Care Services June 2023
CoP Membership (CPM)
Operational
40
Feedback & Complaints - Flow Chart
Supported
Flow chart outlining how a young person can provide feedback or a complaint about their experience of Home Stretch WA. The front page is a flow chart for providers and the last page is for young people.
Fact Sheet (FS)
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