Carer Support Service
Carer Support Service
The FCAV/PPSS Carer Information and Support Service is a joint venture operated by the Foster Care Association of Victoria Inc. and the Post Placement Support Service (Vic) Inc. The service operates in addition to the supports and advocacy offered to statutory foster, kinship and permanent carers through their funded care agencies, thus providing carers with an independent referral and assistance point should they need one.
The FCAV/PPSS Carer Information and Support Service has four main aims:
- Provision of accurate and clear information via phone calls, both organisations' websites, newsletters and information sheets;
- Referrals to appropriate agencies for specialised and targeted support and assistance;
- Phone conversations, one on one meetings and (occasional) attendance at meetings for support;
- Advocacy with CSOs and Government on themes and serious issues impacting carers, children and young people in home based care.
If you need assistance or advocacy on an issue impacting you as a carer, please call the:
FCAV/PPSS Carer Information and Support Service
(03) 9489 9770
| Make an online enquiry |
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm,
Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
This service is not open on public holidays.
After-hours enquiries can be made via email on our contacts page
Emails will be responded to as soon as we can.
FCAV and PPSS have developed a number of Information Sheets that may assist you. Visit Carer Resources on this website for more information.
Key Supporters
Ian Potter Foundation http://www.ianpotter.org.au/
Office of Child Safety Commission www.ocsc.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.
Latest News
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 |