How we support you

Carer learning Children need carers who are open to learning. The need to keep learning would have been discussed during your carer assessment. Now...

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...

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...

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...

For information about our commitment towards the well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people see the link to our website here. You can...

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...

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...

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...

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....