What’s involved in becoming a foster carer?

Complete our online eligibility survey here which will let us know you’re interested in becoming a foster carer. We will follow up by phone and send you all the information you need to help you make an informed decision about moving ahead.

By filling out the application you are formally agreeing to move ahead with the process to be a foster carer. We’ll be there every step of the way to walk you through the process.

We are required to conduct background checks for all foster carers. These include reference checks, medical checks and a check of your home to ensure it meets minimum standards for a child’s safety. Formal background checks or probity are also conducted such as a Working with Children Check and National Police History Check.

You and your family (and people residing with you) will be part of an assessment interview process. The assessment interviews will take place in your home and may be conducted over several sessions. We will ask you to prepare information on your background and ask a series of questions. Children and other adults residing in your home will also be interviewed.

All adults in your home are required to participate in foster care training to give you a better understanding of the foster care role and to equip you with some of the skills you will need to provide quality care.

Upon completion of the paperwork, checks, assessment and training, a report is prepared.  We will let you know if you have either been approved as a carer, or let you know why you have not.

Congratulations! You are now a foster carer! It’s time to welcome a child or young person into your home and commence your journey.