CatholicCare supports its carers, allowing them, in turn, to provide optimal care for children. Ongoing training provided to carers is specifically targeted according to their needs and is CatholicCare’s significant point of difference. We care about our carers, value their opinions, encourage their learning and respect their need for support. CatholicCare’s emphasis on a family-based approach sets us apart.
As a carer you will have access to:
a tax-free allowance
24/7 emergency support
ongoing training on topics such as
complex brain trauma
contact anxiety
prenatal and neonatal substance abuse
Foster Care Online Training Australia (FCOTA)
uncomfortable conversations, how to talk about the elephant in the room
stronger together — building positive regards for birth parents
an introduction to Aboriginal culture awareness training
engaging with tweens in the 21st century
loss and grief work with children and young people
therapeutic parenting
foetal alcohol syndrome
self-care
mental health
repairing trauma and stress
cyber safety
healthy food options
personalised support from a dedicated care team that includes:
care team manager
case co-ordinator
therapeutic specialist
early intervention parenting partner
permanency planner
life story worker/cultural planner
carer engagement officer
To learn more about foster care and open adoption, please contact us using the form below.