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BE QUICK! Free registration for the first 75 FCAV carer members to register to attend FCAV/PrimeConsulting Conference on 27 & 28 October 2010
FCAV is proud to sponsor 75 FCAV member carers to attend its two day conference on 27 & 28 October 2010 - Be quick to register to secure complimentary registration at the conference. You can attend for one or both days. See below for rgistration details.
If you are a foster / kinship / permanent carer, or work in case management, child protection, education, the early childhood sector, juvenile justice or an allied health profession - there is something on offer for you.
The conference title is The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - Fostering the Practice of Care, and the key theme will focus on trauma recovery and adaptation.
There is an exciting Keynote lineup including:
- Magistrate Peter Dotchin, from the Children's Court in Victoria
- Ms Robyn Miller, Principal Practitioner in the Children, Youth & Families Division DHS
- Ms Helen Barnacle, Psychologist
- Ms Kathy Walker, Educational Consultant
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Dates: 27 & 28 October 2010
Location: The Treacy Centre, 126 The Avenue, Parkville, Melbourne, Victoria.
Cost for Carers: 1 day = $110+GST. 2 days = $195+GST.
Cost for Workers: 1 day = $150+GST. 2 days= $275+GST.
Costs include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. Bookings in a group of 10 or more receive a 10% discount.
To Register: Download the registration page here. When completing the registration form, make a note on the form that you are a *FCAV member and provide your membership number. You are also welcome to contact Prime Focus Consulting at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 9415-6066 or 0419-853-888 if you have any questions or to post you a registration form
*If you are not an FCAV member or are unsure of your membership status, please call the FCAV office at 9489 9119 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to check. There are no costs to join FCAV and we welcome new members. To download a membership application form go to the Join or Support FCAV on this website.
Our Purpose
The Association is established for the public charitable purposes of advancing and promoting the care of children and young people who are fostered or are in other forms of home based care including encouraging contact and exchange of ideas and information between those persons involved in foster care.
Our Vision
For all children in care to be cherished, connected and treated with compassion.
Our Mission
To strengthen foster families and enhance the wellbeing of the children in their care.
Upcoming Events
| National Foster Carer’s Conference Sun, 29th Aug, 2010 Hobart, Tasmania |
| FCAV Regional Roadshow: Grampions Region (Ballarat) Wed, 1st Sep, 2010 |
| Speaking Tour by Bruce D. Perry M.D. Wed, 8th Sep, 2010 |
