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About out of home care

About out of home care

How do children come into care?

Child protection and out of home care systems across Australia are managed separately by each state or territory, and whilst there are some...
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Licensing and accreditation of Life Without Barriers

Just as you have been screened and assessed as a suitable carer, we are assessed and monitored by the Government to ensure we are a suitable...
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Standards of care

Each state or territory has standards for carers. Your approval will be reviewed regularly against these standards. In some states and territories...
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Government information and resources for foster carers

The relevant department or agency in each state or territory has a range of information that is helpful for carers. You can access the information...
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Contact Details

1300 592 227
lwbcarers@lwb.org.au

Useful Links

  • Foster Care
  • Caring Days

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In the spirit of Reconciliation, Life Without Barriers acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this country, and acknowledges their connection to land, water and community. We pay our respect to them, their cultures and customs, and to Elders past, present and emerging.

Learn more about our steps towards reconciliation
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