Fiona and Michael te Wierik are FCAV's new Carer Ambassadors. They spoke to carers at the FCAV Carer Celebration during Foster Care Week 2024 about their intensive work to date on the Care Allowance Campaign. "We announced at the beginning of August 2024 that we were going to personally contact all
Foster Care Association of Victoria Position: Accepting a placement can be a difficult process and the FCAV believes carers should take time and careful consideration before making any final decision. It is important for carers to consider all factors regarding any new placement and how this will af
Samantha Hauge Chief Executive Officer Samantha brings to the FCAV nearly 30 years’ experience in the Victorian public sector, and 5 years’ experience as a board member at Kidsafe Victoria. She has been a carer for over 20 years and as a long term FCAV member has been engaged in the carer community,
This is information clarifies the distinction between federal and state references to "carers," particularly regarding care allowances, supports, and programs. These typically apply to different types of care: Federal Level: The term "carer" refers to individuals supporting someone with a disability
The Foster Care Association of Victoria acknowledges the unceded sovereignty of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation on whose land we live and work. We acknowledge the continued connection to Country including lands cultural knowledges and their peoples and pay respect to Elders past and present. We are the united voice and advocate for all foster carers across Victoria and we aim to continually develop our knowledge and act with respect to First Nations sovereignty.
The Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV) is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission, with ABN 30747010099
