Tag: foster carer

Becoming a foster carer is one of the most meaningful decisions you can make. But how long does it take? Find out what’s involved in the process.

When most people think of foster care, they often picture younger children. But teenagers make up a large and often overlooked group in the foster care system. Across Australia, many young people aged 13 to 17 need safe, supportive homes and positive adult role models.

Financing for foster care is a vital part of the support system for carers across Australia. Foster carers receive regular, tax-free allowances to help cover the costs of raising a child – from groceries to school supplies, clothing, transport, and more.

OzChild proudly joined Families Australia, foster carers, children and young people with care experience, and Federal Parliamentarians at Parliament House for the re-launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Foster Carers and Children in Foster Care.

Families Australia has announced the appointment of Dr Lisa J. Griffiths as its new Chair of the Board, following the transition of outgoing Chair Deb Tsorbaris to the role of Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner.

Some stories of care and commitment quietly unfold over years, leaving a legacy that touches countless lives. The story of Cheryl Anderson is a perfect example, a journey marked by…

MEDIA RELEASE  16 May 2025  Leading child welfare organisation OzChild is calling for more support for Queensland foster carers during National Families Week to ensure no carer — or child…

Foster care is an incredible journey filled with opportunities to make a real difference in a child’s life. But what is it really like to be a foster carer? If…

To mark 10 years at OzChild, Dr Lisa J. Griffiths shares the highlights from her journey so far as Chief Executive Officer. In 2024, Lisa Griffiths celebrates a decade as…

Kinship Carers Week is celebrated from 4-8 September and reminds us of the very special role family and close friends play in raising children and young people. 

Joan Graham is often described as having the biggest heart of any human being. An angel with a hidden halo and a shining light to the hundreds, if not thousands of children and young people who have been welcomed into her family during the past 50+ years.

Joan Graham is often described as having the biggest heart of any human being. An angel with a hidden halo and a shining light to the hundreds, if not thousands of children and young people who have been welcomed into her family during the past 50+ years.