Collaborating with birth families. The ‘if not, why not’ rule
As I have mentioned in earlier posts, the foster care sector (government and non-government) has traditionally recruited carers with a
Tag: foster carers urgently needed in Australia
Benefits of being a foster carer
When this heading popped into my thoughts, I knew immediately it was important for me to really reflect on what
Birth family and the role of foster carers
First things first. Children have the right to know and be connected to their family even if they are unable
Asking for help as a foster carer
If you are already a carer, I do hope you are with an agency that you have a genuine partnership
About why Australia urgently needs more foster carers
Before I became a foster carer, I always imagined I would adopt a child at some point in my life.
Allowance – are foster carers paid?
The short answer is no. Instead, an allowance is paid on a fortnightly basis to support adults to care for
The Foster Carer Hub 