- 'Become a foster carer – Make a different to a child's life' 2024 campaign
underway
- State Government,
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Community Sector Organisations
and private sector working together to promote the message
- Foster and Family
Carers Week is celebrated from 29 July to 4 August
The Cook
Government is encouraging more Western Australians to support vulnerable
children by becoming a foster or family carer this Foster and Family Carers
Week.
Now in its second
year, the 'Become a foster carer – Make a different to
a child's life' campaign shines a light on the rewarding foster and family
carer opportunities available in Western Australia.
The Cook Government is working
collaboratively with Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), Community
Sector Organisations (CSOs) and the private sector to ensure all hands are on
deck in spreading the campaign message.
The campaign will highlight that
there are foster and family carer opportunities to suit a range of lifestyles
including temporary care, emergency care, short break care, and long-term care.
As part of the recruitment
campaign, the Department of Communities will run information sessions at private
sector organisations and Government Departments across WA to encourage more people
to become a foster or family carer.
The first session will be launched with the Chamber of Minerals and Energy and
Child Protection Minister Sabine Winton to encourage people to get involved.
The campaign was officially
launched at Yagan Square today and will also reach Western Australians through
social media, YouTube, television and radio advertising.
An interactive online map has
been developed to help guide interested individuals and families to the 16
foster care providers across WA, including six ACCOs who are working to deliver
culturally safe out-of-home care.
Foster and Family Carer Week is
celebrated from 29 July to 4 August and is an opportunity to celebrate,
acknowledge and thank foster and family carers.
There are 2,027 foster carer
households across WA that play an important role in supporting children,
however more carers are needed.
For
more information on becoming a foster or family carer visit www.fostercare.wa.gov.au
Comments attributed to Child Protection
Minister Sabine Winton:
"Becoming a foster or family carer is a rewarding experience that helps
make a positive difference to a child's life by supporting them to reach their
full potential.
"The Cook Government is working together with Aboriginal Community
Controlled Organisations, Community Sector Organisations and the private sector
to collectively spread the message this Foster and Family Carers Week.
"If you have ever wondered about becoming a family and foster carer, I
strongly encourage you to take the next step and enquire today.
"To all of the family and foster carers currently supporting children in
care across the State - I want to say a big thank you on behalf of the Cook
Government."
