456Custodial right—external support

456 Custodial right—external support

(1) A child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to the support of public service bodies and public entities and other service providers—

(a) to fully and meaningfully engage in the programs referred to in section 447; and

(b) on the transition of the child or young person from custody into the community.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), a child or young person held in custody in a youth justice custodial centre has a right to supported access to any of the following—

(a) meaningful community engagement activities;

(b) education and training;

(c) work opportunities;

(d) safe and stable housing;

(e) mental and physical healthcare;

(f) disability support;

(g) any other services or activities relating to the health, development or rehabilitation of the child or young person.

Division 2—Responsibility of children and young persons in youth justice custodial centres