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23.01.2022 We are constantly working across Victoria holding iCARE Information Sessions at Mosques, schools and community centres to better inform the community on the need for them to become involved in this valuable community service of providing care for all children and young people, including those that share the same faith or cultural backgrounds. This ground breaking work is creating a buzz in the child protection sector as we are now successfully modeling the below services whi...ch have been long overdue. Call 1300-829-335, email [email protected] or visit: http://www.rosshouse.org.au/tenants/care-me if you would like more information. #fostercare #OOHC

21.01.2022 "Victorian foster carers are reimbursed at among the worst rate in Australia, despite having the most children admitted to out of home care anywhere across the nation in the past year."

20.01.2022 Watch 700 carers stand up in support of the Home Stretch. Seeking governments to provide young people leaving care the option to remain in care until 21 years.... #makeit21 #wecandobetter Foster Care Association of Victoria

19.01.2022 Often children and young people in OOHC loose their Cultural and Religious identity and that's where we come in. CARE represents the following ... CARE = Working together CARE = Providing services and support... CARE = Cultural and Religious Engagement CARE = Out-Of-Home-Care. See more: http://www.rosshouse.org.au/tenants/care-me #fostercare #OOHC

19.01.2022 Calls for more multicultural foster carers ... The number of children in out-of-home care continues to rise in Australia, but a shortage of foster carers remains, especially for carers from Indigenous and culturally diverse backgrounds. See more and WATCH SBS Australia: http://www.sbs.com.au//calls-more-multicultural-foster-car

19.01.2022 Are you thinking of becoming a carer? Do you have these skills? If so we'd love to hear from you.

19.01.2022 Child sex abuse survivors ask not to be forgotten again at the 7th Anniversary of the National Apology to Forgotten Australians commemoration ceremony ...

16.01.2022 Are you thinking of becoming a carer? Do you have these skills? If so wed love to hear from you.

16.01.2022 Cultural Diversity Week brings together Victorians from all walks of life to promote community harmony and celebrate the many cultures that make our state so vibrant. Coordinated by the Victorian Multicultural Commission, the celebration extends over one week and coincides with Harmony Day on 21st March Cultural Diversity Week will be held from 18 - 26 March, 2017.... For more information on festivals and events near you, highlighting Victorias cultural, linguistic and religious diversity, see: https://culturaldiversityweek.vic.gov.au/events/ https://culturaldiversityweek.vic.gov.au/

16.01.2022 CARE With ME continues to expand and grow by working in collaboration with government bodies (Local, State and Federal), Community Service Organisations (CSO's), Non-Government Organisations (NGO's) and other agencies and representative bodies. Consisting of members passionate and experienced within the social and welfare sector, Care with Me strives for even bigger and better things in the future! We believe by working together, we can CARE for all children, young people and families involved in Out-Of-Home-Care, such as foster care and community care. Learn more: http://www.rosshouse.org.au/tenants/care-me #fostercare #OOHC

16.01.2022 Often children and young people in OOHC loose their Cultural and Religious identity and thats where we come in. CARE represents the following ... CARE = Working together CARE = Providing services and support... CARE = Cultural and Religious Engagement CARE = Out-Of-Home-Care. See more: http://www.rosshouse.org.au/tenants/care-me #fostercare #OOHC

15.01.2022 CARE represents the following... CARE = Working together CARE = Providing services and support CARE = Cultural and Religious Engagement CARE = Out-Of-Home-Care ... If you would like to know more, simply drop us an email at [email protected], call us on 1300 829 335 or visit: http://www.rosshouse.org.au/tenants/care-me #fostercare #OOHC

15.01.2022 From England: It often feels as though the media are only interested in the care systems failures and not in young people who are thriving, with futures that look bright.

15.01.2022 Foster carers have again been recognised as part of the Queen's Birthday honours list.

15.01.2022 If youre interested in just finding out more about foster care and how it works, go! Its a no obligation free information session.

13.01.2022 Some views from the ACT

13.01.2022 Can we ever really know what it's like for kids in foster care?

13.01.2022 Reminder that nominations are now open for this years Victorian Protecting Children Awards, celebrating the dedicated individuals and teams who work to improve the lives of Victorias most vulnerable children. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/protectingchildrenawards

12.01.2022 ~COMPETITION~ We have 20 Grand Prix tickets available to FCAV members and the children & young people in their care! Event details Date and Time: Thursday 23 March 10:30am ... Location: Canterbury Road, Albert Park TO ENTER: Please like this post and email [email protected] with the header Grand Prix and the following information: your full name, contact phone number, and the number of tickets you require - please include the names and ages of the children attending. Competition closes 9am Monday 6th March

12.01.2022 Reminder that nominations are now open for this year's Victorian Protecting Children Awards, celebrating the dedicated individuals and teams who work to improve the lives of Victorias most vulnerable children. www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/protectingchildrenawards

11.01.2022 Lots of value is brought into the system when greater diversity is available in the foster carer pool. We just have to realise its value and not let the fear of the other overwhelming us.

10.01.2022 On fostering, from the Washington Post

10.01.2022 Worried about putting your foot in your mouth at work?

08.01.2022 "TOOWOOMBA mum and founder of Hope for Our Children Nadine Wright is raising awareness of the plight of children suffering in residential foster care in the Toowoomba region."

08.01.2022 Australia is a lucky country made up of people from more than 200 races but traditionally it has been hard to get new and establishing communities involved in this area of community service. CARE With ME is doing amazing never before seen work to establish a working model on how to new and establishing communities can be engaged and trained so that they can be able to provide Out-Of-Home-Care. Learn more: http://www.rosshouse.org.au/tenants/care-me #fostercare #OOHC

08.01.2022 We are 1 month from Foster Care Week - 10 -16 September 2017! During Foster Care Week there will be a full calendar of events shining a light on the state of f...oster care in Victoria, our amazing carers, and what needs to be done to improve the system for the children and young people in their care. Shine a Light National Foster and Kinship Care Conference 15 &16 September 2017 http://www.cvent.com//event-summary-14992e22c45b40ec9d3612 Community Service Organisations are hosting a range of Carer Appreciation Events around Victoria www.fcav.org.au/foster-care-week-2017 Protecting Children Awards Carer Award winners announced Tuesday 12 September 2017 https://dhhs.vic.gov.au/protectingchildrenawards

07.01.2022 Care with Me aims to establish a successful support service model for the cultural and religious engagement of children and young people going through OOHC. If you would like to know more, simply drop us an email at [email protected] or call us on 1300 829 335. #OOHC #FosterCare

07.01.2022 On leaving care - from the Huffington Post

06.01.2022 We had a wonderful time at the 2017 Debutante Ball last night, hosted by Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare. Congratulations to all the young people who worked hard on their dance moves, you should be very proud of yourselves for all that you have achieved!

06.01.2022 Can we ever really know what its like for kids in foster care?

06.01.2022 A story from the Tasmanian care system

06.01.2022 Victorians need to look closely at these figures and understand the urgent need for improvement. To retain foster carers, the system needs to better support, train and reimburse them so they can focus on looking after the children and young people who come into their care.

05.01.2022 From England: ‘It often feels as though the media are only interested in the care system’s failures and not in young people who are thriving, with futures that look bright.’

04.01.2022 For the first time in Australia, Anglicare Victoria and OzChild are introducing a new kind of foster care program that needs carers ready for a new kind of thinking. TFCO is an internationally proven behaviour modification program that provides intensive support to the child, carer and birth family within a six to nine month period and has a 90% success rate in settling children back into a stable family environment. Find out more by attending an upcoming information night.

04.01.2022 In a rare move, major religious leaders from Pope Francis to the Dalai Lama issued a joint appeal Wednesday asking people to follow a simple bit of advice: Make friends with people of other faiths.

04.01.2022 Happy Harmony Day Everyone! Harmony Day is a celebration of our cultural diversity a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home. Held every year on 21 March, the Day coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The message of Harmony Day is everyone belongs, the Day aims to engage people to participate in their community, respect cultural and religious diversity and foster sense of belonging for every...one. Since 1999, more than 70,000 Harmony Day events have been held in childcare centres, schools, community groups, churches, businesses and federal, state and local government agencies across Australia. http://www.harmony.gov.au/ Dont forget to look for events near you that celebrate cultural diversity. Cultural Diversity Week March 18-26, brings together Victorians from all walks of life to promote community harmony and celebrate the many cultures that make our state so vibrant. https://culturaldiversityweek.vic.gov.au/events/

04.01.2022 From the UK. What do you think? Does foster care only make the larger news networks when things go wrong?

03.01.2022 This is shocking.

03.01.2022 If you’re interested in just finding out more about foster care and how it works, go! It’s a no obligation free information session.

02.01.2022 Foster carers have again been recognised as part of the Queens Birthday honours list.