CREATE History

The CREATE Foundation (formerly known as the Australian Association of Young People in Care AAYPIC) was established in 1993 to provide an independent voice for children and young people in out-of-home care. CREATE seeks to connect and empower Australian children and young people in care and, change the care system through activities, programs, training, research and policy advice. CREATE is unique in that it is one of only a handful of organisations in the world, and the only organisation of its kind in Australia, expressly established to advocate on behalf of children and young people in care.

CREATE believes in the spirit of youth participation.

CREATE works in partnership with Australian child and family welfare sector stakeholders including state and federal governments, community organisations, indigenous groups, church and welfare agencies and foster carers.

CREATE also works closely with the corporate and philanthropic sectors and general public to improve young people's opportunities and outcomes.”