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MEDIA RELEASE - Launch of the Victorian Government Carer Strategy
The Foster Care Association of Victoria is pleased to be attending the launch of the Victorian Government’s Carer Strategy this morning and celebrating FCAV's role in its development.Read more...
Carer Strategy
The Carer Strategy is an important mechanism to respond to the everyday concerns which affect all carers and their ability to deliver the best possible care. Carers are frustrated by the time it takes to get a birth registered and a birth certificate, obtaining a medicare number, a passport or permission to travel. Carers are also concerned about delays in accessing essential support services through the Client Support Funding Framework.Read more...
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Carer Strategy Update
The Foster Care Association is proud to announce that the Department of Health and Human Services will be officially launching the Carer Strategy next week! We will bring you further information about the Carer Strategy, what it means for carers and its implementation following the launch. Read more...
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Announcing Agency Worker Awards!
The FCAV introduces the Agency Worker Award to recognise instances of exemplary support from Agencies. Foster carers are invited to nominate an Agency worker who has gone above and beyond to support the carer.Read more...
Carers’ Experiences Study: Have your say!
Researchers from Barwon Child Youth and Family services and Deakin University want to hear about your experiences as a carer. Using feedback from foster/kinship carers, we are interested in understanding how foster/kinship carers’ wellbeing and perceptions of their rewards and challenges influences their decisions to continue fostering. A survey is coming soon, and if you are interested, there will be a chance for you to provide information anonymously about your experiences as a Foster/kinship carer.Read more...
I Care 2 - Training for children of foster carers
I Care 2 is delivered in partnership with Berry Street and Salvation Army, Westcare. As children of Foster Carers whether biological, adopted or in permanent care they have a unique relationship with the fostering experience.Read more...
Samantha Hauge - Foster Care Week speech
Carer Celebration Speech - Foster Care Week 2019 Read more...
Foster Care Association of Victoria announces new CEO
The Foster Care Association of Victoria is delighted to announce the appointment of new Chief Executive Officer, Samantha Hauge, effective from July 15, 2019.Read more...
Research findings: Foster and kinship carers' experiences of accessing health services for children and young people in out-of-home care.
The Foster Care Association of Victoria has been pleased to support an investigation by the Royal Children's Hospital and Murdoch Children's Research Institute into “Access to health for kids in care”. Our members undertook an online survey and a good number also attended focus group discussions.Read more...
MEDIA RELEASE - Why the next Federal Government must care about our foster carers
The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare Inc (The Centre) and the Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV) are calling on the next Federal Government to enhance support for foster carers across Australia.Read more...
