Carer Card
Carer Card
The Victorian Government recognises the invaluable contribution carers provide to the community and this recognition was evident in the release of the Carer Card in July 2010.
The Carer Card is available to all unpaid primary carers in Victoria, including Carer Payment and Carer Allowance recipients, foster, respite and kinship carers. The card provides valuable discounts, ranging from travel and leisure, education and home maintenance to health and wellness, automotive and retail.
Included in the benefits of the card are, free public transport on Sundays along with two return off-peak rail vouchers for travel anywhere within Victoria. Carers can also enjoy discounted entries to Government venues such as zoos, museums and galleries.
For more information, or to join the Carer Card mailing list, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , telephone 1800 901 958 or visit www.carercard.vic.gov.au
Our Purpose
Advocate for foster carers, their families and the children in their care to ensure all
voices are heard;
Work in partnership with agencies and the sector to provide an improved foster care
system;
Provide support and learning for carers directly, through various forums, or in
partnership with agencies;
Build FCAV intelligence in order to be identified as a recognised and viable authority
in the sector;
Promote the awareness of foster caring to assist in public understanding of the role
and agency recruitment of carers;
Our Vision
To provide information, support and advocacy to carers that ensures they can offer
children and young people in their care a healing environment which assists the child or
young person to reach their full potential.
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Upcoming Events
| Australian Childhood Foundation 3 day training 24 & 25 Feb & 3 March 2012 in Dandenong Fri, 24th Feb, 2012 |
| ACT Training Seminar: How to Raise Conflict 28 February 2012 in Fitzroy Tue, 28th Feb, 2012 |
| FCAV Regional Training: Horsham 21 March 2012 Wed, 21st Mar, 2012 |