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We champion foster carers to be recognised and valued for their role. Together we stand to make a difference.

As the peak body in Victoria, the Foster Care Association of Victoria is the united voice of foster carers, utilising the largest carer membership in Victoria to advocate for systemic improvements, build partnerships, and nurture respectful relationships. Our vision is to strengthen foster care in Victoria in the knowledge that well supported carers are best placed to provide life-changing opportunities for the children and young people in their care. 

We assist carers to navigate the complexities of the system through the provision of advice, learning and development opportunities, information and short-term counselling.  We empower carers to have a voice in the decision making, processes and conditions of providing care, including culturally safe care informed by ACCOs’ approach that encompasses expertise in the care of Aboriginal children and the lived and living experience of the community.  

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September 2nd, 2025
Foster Care Week is an annual event which celebrates and raises awareness about foster care and the wonderful people providing care to the children and young people of Victoria who need them. The events and celebrations held during foster care week aim to highlight and appreciate our valuable pool o Read more...
September 1st, 2025
FCAV Foster Carer Awards 2025 The FCAV knows every carer deserves an award for their profound contribution to the lives of children and young people, ... Read more...
September 1st, 2025
We are proud to announce the shortlist of finalists for this year’s FCAV Commitment to Carers Award. This award recognises agency workers who go above... Read more...
August 27th, 2025
Join Fiona te Wierik, FCAV Carer Ambassador, in discussion with Deb Collard, FCAV Learning and Development Coordinator, for this special Foster Care W... Read more...
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As an FCAV member you have access to free advocacy, support & information. Your membership is instrumental to our strength, ensuring a better Victorian system for our carers, children & young people.
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The Foster Care Association of Victoria acknowledges the unceded sovereignty of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation on whose land we live and work. We acknowledge the continued connection to Country including lands cultural knowledges and their peoples and pay respect to Elders past and present. We are the united voice and advocate for all foster carers across Victoria and we aim to continually develop our knowledge and act with respect to First Nations sovereignty.
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The Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV) is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission, with ABN 30747010099
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