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  7. Independent person

Independent person

  • Children and young people information

    Resources to support a conversation with a child or young person about having an Independent person.

  • Families information

    Animated and printable information for families about having an Independent person support families in decision making.

  • Independent persons information

    Animated and printable information for people who have been asked to be an independent person for a child or family.

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