Josh and Sarah have been foster carers for 4 years.

Over that time they’ve taken up opportunities to meet and share experiences with other carers through FCAV events, Carer KaFE training and their agency.

“These opportunities have provided real life stories and knowledge sharing in the foster community to inspire confidence in our own journey.

We have cared for Lily, (now 12yrs), for the last 4 years. When Lily first came into our care she felt abandoned, rejected, and had no focus or interests. For the first 12 months we were called to her primary school daily in relation to behavioural and social issues.

Through hard work by the care team, understanding, routine and perseverance, Lily began to feel calm and settled and discovered an interest that blossomed into a passion for AFL. Through this passion, Lily has developed motor skills, coordination, social connections, friendships and above all self-esteem and confidence.

This has had a significant impact on her sense of community and inclusion locally. It has also allowed her to bond and make a connection with her biological father through a common and shared interest. This passion has been so strong and focused that *Lily has earned herself an accelerated sporting scholarship for high school next year, providing opportunity for direct future pathways to an AFLW career.”