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Bullying is very common among children and young people. It’s found in every culture and occurs wherever there are groups of people below a... 

Strong and supportive family relationships can play a significant role in people’s mental health and wellbeing. Families with strong bonds tend to have fun... 

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... 

Queensland Mental Health Week runs from 07 to 15 October, coinciding with World Mental Health Day (10 October). It’s a week to recognise the... 

In this article we explore some of the key things that makes a good foster carer. Empathy, patience and advocacy: the pillars of successful... 

Media play an important role in influencing how safe people feel and how they respond to others in their communities. Constant negative commentary directed... 

Importance of connecting with your foster child All children are different and so are their emotional needs. As a caregiver, it’s important to create... 

One of the biggest questions that we get asked is: do siblings get separated in foster care?  When children enter out-of-home care, it’s important... 

National Families Week is an Australian celebration that coincides with the International Day of Families (15 May).  Anglicare Southern Queensland is committed to supporting... 

We all have our own individual styles and patterns of thinking. Some “trains of thought” occur more frequently to us than others. Often we never... 

Generally speaking, the word “stress” refers to the times when we feel that things are getting to us, or things have become too much for...