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.
If you’ve been thinking about fostering, you’re not alone in having questions.
You might be wondering:
This session is designed to answer these questions honestly, so you can decide what feels right for you.
You’re not signing up to become a foster carer. This session is simply a chance to:
You can take things at your own pace.
Our small group virtual sessions are designed to feel comfortable and easy to join.
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.
Choose a time that suits you:
Open to potential carers across Victoria 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.
In this session, you’ll get a clear picture of what fostering really looks like. We’ll cover:
People who attend are often:
You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to be open to learning more.
We look forward to meeting you!
“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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