Latest News
Carer Cultural Walk - Cranbourne
The FCAV through Carer KaFE was delighted to host over 75 kinship and foster carers and many of the children in their care at the Carer Cultural Walk at Cranbourne in Bunurong country during the school holidays in April 2021. Tour leader Jaffa guided our group through possum skins, a walk focussing on bush tucker and traditional medicines and then a stop for a bbq and other crafts in the afternoon. Stay tuned to Carer KaFÉ - Kinship and Foster Care Education pages or website for the next opportunity like this happening around Victoria!Read more...
Free child car restraint fitting
Kidsafe Victoria and Neighbourhood Houses Victoria invites local parents and carers to book in for a free child car restraint fitting or safety check!Read more...
National Volunteer Week 2021
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. From Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd May 2021, NVW will celebrate the significant contribution of our volunteers who dedicate their time, resources and energy to help others. For none is this more applicable than our Foster Carers. Read more...
April 2021 Carer Competitions and Giveaways!
Winter quiltsRead more...
National Reconciliation Week 2021
The 2021 National Reconciliation Week (NRW) will be celebrated 27 May - 3 June with the theme "More than a word". Reconciliation takes action, and this NRW urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.Read more...
Wellbeing of Foster Carers Research Survey
Plain Language Information StatementRead more...
Out of home care eligibility for Get Active $200 vouchers
We’re so pleased to be able to inform foster carers of a win!Read more...
International Women's Day - Women Foster Carers
Predominantly women, foster carers are paying twice for nurturing children and young people in care and now their one source of therapeutic support is about to lose funding.Read more...
Introductory letter from Sandy Pitcher, Secretary DFFH
From 1 February 2021, the Victorian community is served by two new departments – the Department of Health and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH).Read more...
Victorian Carer Census
Kinship, foster and permanent carers can take part in the Victorian Home based Carer Census until 28 February 2021.Read more...
Care Competition & Giveaways - February 2021
Cultural Diversity Week - Book Voucher Giveaway!Read more...
Carer Story - Live-in care model
Hear from carer about his experience as a live-in carer... Read more...
