Foster, relative and kinship care

About foster care

What you need to know about becoming a foster carer, types of foster care, how to apply, what to expect, legal matters, and your rights and responsibilities

Enquire about fostering

Complete this form so we can contact you to discuss fostering opportunities

Busting the myths about fostering

Dispelling common myths about the requirements of becoming a foster carer

Fostering a child

Helpful information for carers, such as dealing with challenging behaviour, trauma, maintaining ties to culture, case planning, health, school, Life Story Work

Foster carer support and resources

How to get support, financial allowance and assistance, printable resources and factsheets, and support contact list

Fostering a child with disability

Information about how to access the NDIS when you care for a foster child with disability

About relative and kinship care

What it is, types of kinship care, applying for kinship care, rights and responsibilities, code of conduct, and maintaining ties to culture,

Caring for a child through kinship care

Helpful information for carers, such as dealing with challenging behaviour, trauma, case planning, health, school, Life Story Work

Relative and kinship care support and resources

How to get support, information about financial allowances and assistance, and a list of helpful and printable resources

Helping a young person prepare for leaving care

Young people need the support of their carers to help them prepare for adult lives, build positive connections and achieve their life goals

Foster carer guidelines

Information about how to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme when you care for a foster child with disability

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