Foster Care Online Info Session

Event | Posted June 23, 2026

Thinking about becoming a foster carer?

This free info session will help you decide if foster care is right for you – see upcoming dates.
Get clear, practical answers about what’s involved and how fostering could fit into your life.

Fill in the enquiry form, and you’ll receive a welcome email that outlines how to book your place.

It’s normal to be unsure

If you’ve been thinking about fostering, you’re not alone in having questions.

You might be wondering:

Could I do this with my job?
Do I need parenting experience?
Would it work for my household?
What kind of support would I actually get?

This session is designed to answer these questions honestly, so you can decide what feels right for you.

This is a first step, not a commitment

You’re not signing up to become a foster carer. This session is simply a chance to:

Learn what fostering involves
Ask questions in a relaxed setting
Understand the support available
See if it could work for your life

You can take things at your own pace.

How the session works

Our small group virtual sessions are designed to feel comfortable and easy to join.

Held online, so you can attend from home
Small groups with around 1–10 other households
Runs for 45-60 minutes.

There is no pressure to participate, you can just sit back and listen. If you do have questions for the OzChild recruiter or the carer, this is the perfect time to ask them.

Upcoming info session dates

Choose a time that suits you:

Thursday, 25 June at 7:00pm AEST
Thursday, 9 July at 12:00pm AEST
Monday, 13 July at 7:00pm AEST
Thursday, 23 July at 12:00pm AEST
Monday, 27 July at 7:00pm AEST
Thursday, 6 August at 12:00pm AEST
Monday, 10 August at 7:00pm AEST
Thursday, 20 August at 12:00pm AEST

Open to potential carers across Victoria, Queensland and the ACT.

Fill in the enquiry form, and you’ll receive a welcome email that includes upcoming info session details.

Simply reply to this email with your preferred info session to book yourself in.

What you’ll learn

In this session, you’ll get a clear picture of what fostering really looks like. We’ll cover:

What day-to-day fostering can involve
The different ways you can foster
How people balance fostering with work and family
The training, support and financial assistance available
What happens if you decide to take the next step

Who are these info sessions for?

People who attend are often:

In their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or 60s
Working full-time or part-time
Single or in a relationship
Thinking about how they can give back in a practical way

You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to be open to learning more.

We look forward to meeting you!

What others info session attendees are saying

“I wasn’t sure how fostering would fit with my job, but the session covered all the support for people who work full-time.”

Anna*Info session attendee

“It answered all the questions I didn’t know who to ask.”

Maggie*Info session attendee

“I’m glad we went along – hearing from carers was really good and helped us understand more about what is involved.”

Sanjit & Seema*Info session attendees

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