Carer Guide
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How we support you
How we support you
CARE and being a member of a team
Working towards the best interests of children and families is a core goal of the CARE model – and it takes all of us working together as a team....
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Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Carers
For information about our commitment towards the well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people see the link to our website here.
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Matching children and carer families
It is important to match children with carers who can meet their needs. Matching also aims to minimise the risk of harm to all children in the...
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Carer learning pathways
At Life Without Barriers family-based care is about providing a safe and supportive home for children who may need time away from their family to...
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Debriefing and 24 hour support
We have locally managed on call systems. Ask your care team about arrangements in your area. The on call support person will guide you through...
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Short break care
Some children benefit from short break care, also known as respite care. It is regular or occasional time with carers who are not the child’s primary...
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Carer allowance
Carers receive financial support to meet the costs of caring in the form of a carer allowance. Rates of allowance vary depending on your state or...
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Supervising care
Supervision Funders and regulators in all states and territories require us to supervise carers and regularly check on children’s safety. All...
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Carer review process
We are required by regulations to regularly review carers. At a minimum we must do this every 2 years and in some locations more frequently. Some...
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Scheme (EAP) is a counselling service to assist with personal or life issues that may arise from time to time. Services are...
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