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I’m a single dad myself, I have a teenage son. And I decided I could give something back.

We made the decision 25 years ago to become foster carers.

Fifteen years ago, my first experience with fostering was unexpected. Our family went from 2 to 6 overnight. Things were very different back... 

I fostered my niece as a kinship carer. It’s important to keep families together.

After 20 years in the police force, I was ‘living the dream’ on my acreage when I decided to become a foster carer.

We provide respite care every second weekend. It’s a good balance for us.

Meet Wayne and Robyn. They're respite foster carers who look after sibling groups at a time. Learn more about their experience as carers here.

Pam and Des have been devoted foster carers for almost 30 years and during this time, they’ve provided care and support to more than... 

Can I choose my foster child?  A common question that we’re asked by prospective foster carers is: can I choose my foster child? At...