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:

1. Provision of accurate and clear information via phone calls, both organisations' websites, newsletters and information sheets;
2. Referrals to appropriate agencies for specialised and targeted support and assistance;
3. Phone conversations, one on one meetings and (occasional) attendance at meetings for support;
4. 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

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 to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Emails will be responded to as soon as we can.

Information Sheets

Click on the links below for more information on the topics:

Becoming a Foster Carer (PDF, 33.5kb)
Respite Care Policy (PDF, 29kb)
Financial Information for Carers of Young People Leaving Care (PDF, 35kb)
Victorian Law Resource Guide (PDF, 32kb)
Being Prepared for a New Foster Placement (PDF, 29kb) 
 Quality of Care Process (PDF, 232kb) 
Leaving Care - Developing Independence & Community Connections (PDF, 131kb)

Statistics

2009 Statistics (PDF, 1.35MB)
2008 Statistics (PDF, 412kb)
July - December 2008 Statistics (PDF,143kb)

Key Supporters

Ian Potter Foundation http://www.ianpotter.org.au/