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by Benita Terrancciarno
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Not having a family home to go to at night it makes it hard to focus on study.

Being in care and protection makes life extra hard.

I have to wait several weeks before I can speak to someone - let alone get any help.

It would be great if my family service officer (F.S.O.) was available when I needed help.

I have asked for access to my files 6 weeks ago, but I have had no response about this matter either.

In 2002 I got very ill and most of the time I wished that I could be taken away, with no one really there for me when I really needed someone.

I will be leaving care in less than a year and so far no one is helping me to prepare.

I am worried about this.

It seems to me that the government needs to put more money into helping children and young adults.

There are so many government departments and so many wealthy politicians around; yet many young people are living on the streets with no help from anyone.

The good thing about Southside Education is that young adults are treated with respect and people really care about everyone in the school.

* The Re-engage This! multimedia competition was open to young Queenslanders aged between 12 and 25 years. This is one of 6 entries (the winners) that were chosen for publication.