386BProvision of advice and assistance by chief executive

1. Under section 386A, the chief executive, in accordance with regulations made under section 447(1)(cc) and (da),—

2. must provide, or arrange the provision of, support by way of advice and non-financial assistance that the chief executive considers the young person will need to achieve independence; and
3. may provide, or arrange the provision of, support by way of financial assistance that the chief executive considers the young person will need to achieve independence, but only if the chief executive has first considered what other financial assistance is available to the young person.

4. Advice and assistance may include—

5. giving information:
6. assisting the young person to obtain accommodation, enrol in education or training, or obtain employment:
7. legal advice:
8. counselling:
9. contributing to the expenses incurred by the young person in living near the place where they are or will be—
   1. employed or seeking employment; or
   2. receiving education or training:
10. making a grant to assist the young person to meet expenses connected with their education or training.

11. When deciding whether to provide financial assistance in any case, the chief executive must give particular consideration to whether the young person has high or complex needs.

12. Financial assistance must be paid directly to the young person unless the chief executive considers it appropriate to pay all or any of it to the young person’s caregiver or other person.

13. If the chief executive is providing financial assistance to a young person that includes making a contribution or grant for a course of education or training or any other financial assistance the young person needs in order to complete the course, the chief executive may—

14. continue to do so even if the young person reaches the age of 25 years before completing the course; and
15. disregard any interruption in the young person’s attendance at the course if they resume it as soon as practicable.