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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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July 24th, 2025
Congratulations to FCAV Board member, foster carer and Member for Melbourne, Sarah Witty MP, who made her maiden speech to parliament on Tuesday 22nd July 2025. Sarah told parliament how her time as a foster carer set her on the path to Canberra. She spoke about her husband, Paul, and their journey Read more...
July 22nd, 2025
The FCAV invites foster carers to join us online for a relaxed, social event to meet with the FCAV CEO, Samantha Hauge and staff. Have you had challen... Read more...
June 30th, 2025
Carer Celebration & Annual General Meeting The Foster Care Association of Victoria is so pleased to invite foster care members to the upcoming Carer C... Read more...
June 27th, 2025
Care Allowance The Care Allowance is the financial assistance provided to support children and young people in home-based care. More detail from FCAV ... 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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