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Finding the right information on care and support services can be overwhelming. Our resource library offers helpful materials on a variety of topics and latest news to assist individuals, families, and caregivers.

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Foster carer about to hug child, whilst Anglicare worker provides support
Blog 19 Jan 2026
What are the main goals of foster care services?

Purpose of foster care services To understand the purpose of foster care services, it helps to understand the purpose of foster care. Foster care... 

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Kinship carer and two children sitting together indoors, looking at a photo album and smiling.
Blog 19 Jan 2026
How well do kinship care services support the emotional, training, and respite needs of kin carers?

Kinship care services, like foster care services, support the emotional, training, and respite needs of kinship carers. In this blog, we’ll explain how they... 

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Family carer support and counselling options to support mental wellbeing when caring for a person with disability.
Blog 15 Dec 2025
What mental health or counselling supports are available to you as a carer?

Carer support is comprised of many things – and can include mental health support when you (and your family) need it most. Being a... 

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Foster carer listening to and respecting the voice of foster child in the foster care Queensland system.
Blog 12 Dec 2025
Foster care Queensland: hearing children’s voices

At Anglicare, we listen to and respect the voices of children and young people in the foster care system. We do this by adhering... 

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Children sitting in the back seat of a car during a trip, representing positive experiences provided through respite foster care.
Blog 25 Nov 2025
How do respite placements benefit children and long-term carers?

The purpose of respite foster care Respite care is a short-term care arrangement designed to support children in foster and kinship care and their... 

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Mother and young son holding each other and smiling to camera
Blog 13 Oct 2025
Navigating identity with foster children

For children and young people in care, identity or sense of self is complex and can bring up many feelings and emotions.  Foster carers... 

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Foster parents in an interview with a foster care case practitioner
Blog 6 May 2025
Preparing for the process: essential questions to expect in foster parent interviews

Have you started the process to become a foster carer?  If so, this is a very exciting time in your fostering journey. During this... 

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Youth worker sitting on a couch with young person in a residential home
Blog 17 Apr 2025
Role of a Youth Worker

Youth workers are mentors who endeavour to create as much consistency as possible in the lives of young people so they can turn to... 

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Two male foster carers playing card game with young girl.
E-book 12 Mar 2025
Advice for Future Foster Carers

Learn the honest truth about being a foster carer, some helpful advice, and supportive words direct from real carers.

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E-book 12 Mar 2025
Foster Care for Families Guide

Fostering is a family commitment and this eGuide supports open conversation with every member of the family to ensure your making the right decision... 

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Elderly kinship carers standing in their kitchen.
E-book 12 Mar 2025
10 Facts about Foster Care

There are a lot of foster care myths out there, but what are the facts? This e-book helps set the record straight.

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Foster carers making breakfast for two foster children before school.
E-book 11 Mar 2025
Information Kit

This eGuide helps you understand and navigate the foster care journey.

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