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Keeping Kids Safe in the Digital Domain

In today’s digital age, where technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, the safety of our children and young people online has become a concern. A fortnight ago, the front…

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News, Prevention & Strengthening
Strengthening Our Support of First Nations People

One way in which we have been working to strengthen our support of First Nations children and young people in foster care has been the implementation of a First Nations…

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Donation, News
OzChild 2023 Wishing Tree

Your gift purchase helps lighten the load of what is already a financially challenging period for many during this time of economic hardship. Nothing brings more joy to carers and parents than seeing their child happy during Christmas time, your gift purchase is a big part of that!

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Foster Care, News
Making a Difference: A Carer Home Makeover

Long-time carer Annette is the deserving recipient of the latest Carer Makeover

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Foster Care, News
Hearts of Gold: A home makeover for dedicated carers Bob and Barb

A couple who have dedicated their lives to caring for children and young people received a well-deserved home makeover

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News, Prevention & Strengthening
Building a Safer Future for Australian Children: Child Protection Week 2023

Child maltreatment is a pervasive issue that casts a long, dark shadow over the lives of countless young Australians. It’s a problem that transcends social, economic, and cultural boundaries, leaving a lasting impact on victims and society as a whole.

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Awards
2023 JC BUTLER AWARD WINNER – Renee Faure

The JC Butler award recognises Renee Faure as this year’s recipient for her outstanding work in caring and supporting her nephews as their kinship carer.

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Awards
2023 JILLIAN WAIN AWARD WINNER – Vince & Kym

This year’s winners of the Jillian Ward award are Vince and Kym, in recognition of their combined experience of fostering over 22 and 14 years respectively – including five years as accredited Circle Carers.

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Awards
2023 Elizabeth Tudor Award Winner – Lisa Laing

This year’s Elizabeth Tudor Award Recipient has been a dedicated carer for 10 years, with a passion and commitment to the children in her life that goes above and beyond…

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Kinship Carers Week 2023

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. 

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Foster Care, News
Foster Care Week 2023 is here!

Foster Care Week is celebrated in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia from 11-17 September. We are both humbled and amazed by the enormous contribution of our village of carers who open their homes, their hearts and their lives giving back to the community so selflessly. 

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News, Prevention & Strengthening
National Child Protection Week 2023

While National Child Protection Week reminds us that every child, in every community, deserves a fair go.

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