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Carer Retreat at Peppers Findon
Peppers Findon Carer Retreat ~ May 2021Read more...
CIMS support update
The client incident management system (CIMS) was implemented in January 2018 across all department-funded organisations, including out-of-home care providers. CIMS focuses on the safety and wellbeing of clients and outlines what needs to happen when an incident occurs that alleges abuse, unexplained injury or poor quality of care of a child or young person in out-of-home care.Read more...
CREATE Foundation update - May 2021
Youth Yarning Strong/ Speak UpA youth empowerment program and family zoo day in collaboration with VACCA When: June 5Where: Healesville SanctuaryAge Group: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people aged 14 to 26 can do YYS/Speak Up. The whole family is welcome to spend the day exploring the sanctuary for freeRead more...
Chat with the CEO
Over the past few months I have appreciated the opportunity to speak directly with carers and agency staff who I invited to join me for virtual morning tea sessions, to provide connection and to discuss issues that require our advocacy. Read more...
Extension of the CAP
The FCAV is so pleased that the recent State budget included a contribution to fund the extension of the Carer Assistance Program, which together with a generous grant from the RO Fund, a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation allows the FCAV to continue to provide free and tailored therapeutic support to carer's mental health, filling a significant gap in the support and well-being needs of our foster carers. Read more...
HOLD the DATE - Carer Celebration & AGM
Foster Care Association of VictoriaRead more...
Nominate for the Board of the FCAV!
Becoming a Board DirectorRead more...
Be an FCAV NFKC Conference 2021 delegate
This year’s National Foster & Kinship Care Conference will be held virtually on 11—12 June 2021.Read more...
May 2021 - Carer competitions and giveaways
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week we have 3 beautiful Aboriginal Art Colouring Books by Iluka Designs to giveaway!Read more...
Education and welfare of foster carers recognised
The Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV) is thrilled that the education and welfare of foster carers has been recognised as a priority in this State Budget.Read more...
FCAV makes the Embracing Equality Pledge
The FCAV has proudly joined with other peaks and sector organisations to sign on to the Embracing Equality Pledge which aims to end LGBTIQ+ discrimination in Victoria. FCAV is a representative of a large number of LGBTIQ+ carer members and others who are caring for LGBTIQ+ young people who experience increased instances of vulnerability in relation to mental health, employment, education outcomes, homelessness and suicide. The FCAV passionately embraces our responsibility for safety, recognition and inclusiveness for our LGBTIQ+ community.Read more...
Support to the Carer Assistance Program (CAP)
Please copy text below, fill in your own details and send via email to: s.hauge@fcav.org.auRead more...
