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Would you like to be a carer for a child in need for a weekend, a few days, a few months or longer? Highly valued volunteers are also needed for the running of our services. See our positions available.

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OzChild is recognised

Ian Kiernan Award

The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) recognises OzChild's excellence. Following an award submission based on OzChild's 'Looking After Our Own' program, we were proud to reach the finalist category for the Ian Kiernan Award for Corporate Social Responsibility.

'Looking After Our Own' is an initiative of our staff. A regular, small sacrifice from the pay of each participant iforms a pool of funds to support OzChild carers, volunteers who have suffered financial hardship.

Psychologists and Speech Pathologists

Our Education Services program has an ongoing requirement for Psychologists and Speech Pathologists to work in schools. Resumes are held on file at our Head Office. Please contact our Recruitment and Placement Coordinator, Education Support Services at Head Office or call 03 9695 2200 for up to date information on these roles.

Equal opportunity employer

OzChild upholds the principle of equal opportunity that ensures all staff and potential members of staff are treated fairly, based on merits and equity.

The merit principle underpins all our recruitment practices, which means choosing the best person for the job based on an objective assessment of their skills, qualifications and work experience relevant to the job requirements and to OzChild's organisational culture.

We believe being an equal opportunity employer provides a wider pool of applicants and thus a better chance of us employing the right person for the job.

In 2011 OzChild celebrates 160 years of caring for children! OzChild is Australia's oldest independent, not-for-profit, children's charity, with a history of caring for children which dates back to 1851. We continue to care for children, support families and strengthen the potential and life opportunities of children and young people.

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Simone

When my family decided to go into the foster care program, we were full of anticipation and curiosity. We knew that it would be rewarding, but we under-estimated just how rewarding it could be. The experiences I have had over the several years of fostering have been funny, educating, challenging and emotional.