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 of foster carers and the contribution they make to the lives of vulnerable children and young people in our community.
See below the 2024 Foster Care Week Carer Events Calendar.
Agencies: To add your event to the Calendar please submit here
Thursday, 5 September 6:45-8:45AM
GMHBA Stadium, President's Room
Foster a Future Breakfast guests can enjoy a seated breakfast, barista-made coffee and inspiring guest speaker Kate Langbroek and MC Myf Warhurst.
Ticket sales for the breakfast are open to the public and go on sale Thursday 8 August.
Please contact your local Meli worker for more details.
Friday, 6 September 6:30-11PM
Grand Hyatt
Ozchild carers are invited to the Grand Hyatt where a gala dinner will be held in their honour and for the presentation of this year’s Carer Awards.
Saturday, 7 September 11AM-2PM
MacKillop Family Services care in Bendigo and surrounds are invited to a Foster Care Appreciation lunch to celebrate Foster Care Week with the MacKillop team. Enjoy conversation, laughter and delicious food and drinks.
Please contact your local MacKillop worker for location details and to RSVP.
Sunday, 8 September 11:30AM-2PM
MacKillop Family Services carers in the Barwon region are invited to a Foster Care Appreciation lunch to celebrate the amazing contribution carers make to the lives of children and young people across the community.
Lucky ticket door prizes will be presented on the day with games on the lawn, drink tickets, and appreciation gifts also provided.
Please contact your local MacKillop worker for location details and to RSVP.
Sunday, 8 September 12:30-3:30PM
Golden Gate Hotel
A Special event to mark Foster Care Week and to celebrate you, our amazing carers. Dine, unwind and network with your fellow carers and LWB Staff.
Please contact your LWB worker for more details.
Monday, 9 September 6:00-8:00PM
Spoons Riverside, Swan Hill
Share your experiences and let your voice be heard as a carer living in a regional community and providing care to children. With special guest; Samantha Hauge, CEO Foster Care Association Victoria.
Dinner will be provided.
If you have any questions or to RSVP your attendance please contact Ange Johnstone at ajohnstone@malleefamilycare.com.au
Foster Care Week Carer Dinner
Tuesday, 10 September 6:00-8:00PM
Berwick Springs Hotel, 288-296 Clyde Road, Berwick, 3806
We invite all Anglicare Victoria Southern foster carers and children to attend our 2024 Foster Care Week Carer Celebration dinner.
If you have any questions or to RSVP your attendance please contact the recruitment support team directly at 03 9293 8500 or Fostercare.Southern@anglicarevic.org.au
Tuesday, 10 September 5:45-8:45PM
Inner North Melbourne
Berry Street invites their foster carers along to share a delicious feast together, connecting and celebrating.
Donna Lynch dlynch@berrystreet.org.au
Tuesday, 10 September 5:00-8:30PM
Youth Resource Centre
Lighthouse invites carers to a celebration dinner during Foster Care Week.
Dhivia Dharishani dhividd@lighthousefoundation.org.au
Wednesday, 11 September 11:30AM
OzChild Carers are invited to enjoy a High Tea at the Yarraville OzChild Office.
Kelly Basinski kbasinski@ozchild.org.au
Wednesday, 11 September 10:00AM
Kinship and Foster Care Week celebration.
Trafalgar Community Centre
To bring together Quantum Support Services Foster and Kinship carers to network and build connections. A guest speaker will be joining us for the event as well.
Jayde Hibbs jayde.hibbs@quantum.org.au
Thursday, 12 September
To bring CAFs carers together to celebrate their dedication to the children in their care. Tessa Hughes from the FCAV will attend to celebrate CAFS carers.
CAFS carers contact your worker for more details.
Thursday, 12 September 10:30AM-12:30PM
Warragul Country Club, 41 Sutton Street, Warragul, 3820
We invite all Anglicare Victoria Gippsland foster carers and children to attend our 2024 Foster Care Week Carer Celebration.
If you have any questions or to RSVP your attendance please contact the recruitment support team directly at 03 5135 9555 or gippsland.carers@anglicarevic.org.au
Thursday, 12 September 6:30-8:30PM
St Andrews Conservatory, 128 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, 3065
We invite all Anglicare Victoria West Metro foster carers to our Foster Care Week Carer Celebration Dinner.
If you have any questions or to RSVP your attendance please contact the team directly at 03 9396 7400 or carer.west@anglicarevic.org.au
Thursday, 12 September 12:00-2:00PM
Reservoir Hotel, 160 Condon St Kennington, Bendigo, 3552
We invite all Anglicare Victoria North Central/Bendigo foster carers to attend our 2024 Foster Care Week Carer Celebration Lunch.
The event will include a sit-down meal, carer service awards, foster care updates and reflections from the last year along with fun activities and prizes to be won. Please note this is a kid-free event just for our wonderful carers.
If you have any questions or to RSVP your attendance please contact the caregiver services team directly at 035440 1100 or Fostercare@anglicarevic.org.au
Thursday, 12 September
Brophy's Out-of-Home-Care team have developed a campaign that invites community groups, workplaces and schools to host a day of 'Funky Hairdo's' whilst raising awareness about foster, kinship and residential care in the South West.
Brophy's full staffing cohort will host the inaugural event on Thursday, 12 September, and will be asking the community to consider hosting their own Fun & Funky event in October.
Thursday, 12 September 6:00- 9:00PM
A night of appreciation for our amazing foster and kinship carers! Tessa Hughes from FCAV will attend to celebrate Berry Street carers and the team. Dinner and activities for children will be provided. Berry Street Ballarat carers should contact their agency worker for more details.
RSVP: receptiongrampians@berrystreet.org.au
Thursday, 12 September 1:00PM
Join us for an interactive and informative Facebook Live event celebrating Foster Care Week 2024! This session offers a unique opportunity to delve into the heart of foster care, listen to real-life experiences from an OzChild foster carer, and have your burning questions answered live. Whether you're curious about the different types of foster care or want to know how you can make a difference in a child's life, this event is your chance to learn, engage, and take the first step towards becoming a foster carer. Don't miss out on this inspiring and impactful conversation.
Contact Beth Hamburg at bhamburg@ozchild.org.au for more information.
Friday, September 13 11:30AM-1:30PM
The Hotel Windsor
Please join us to celebrate foster carers and their enormous contribution at a sit-down lunch in Melbourne. The Carer Celebration is held in conjunction with the Annual General Meeting of the Foster Care Association of Victoria.
The Foster Care Week theme for 2024 is ‘Today’s carers, Tomorrow’s future’
highlighting the invaluable role foster carers play in setting the foundation for positive futures
for children and young people in care.
Contact admin@facv.org.au for additional information.
Friday, 13 September 7PM
Chirnside Park Country Club, 68 Kingswood Drive, 3116
We invite all Anglicare Victoria East Metro foster carers to attend our Foster Care Week Carer Gala Dinner.
Our gala dinner is always a fantastic evening and an exciting opportunity to get together to celebrate the amazing contributions made by you, our amazing carers. Acknowledgements on the evening will include newly accredited Carers and Friends; current households reaching their 5, 10, 15, 20+ year carer milestones; and Specific Achievement Awards (in recognition of outstanding contributions).
Unfortunately, this event is just for adults and no children at this one.
If you have any questions or to RSVP your attendance please contact the caregiver services team directly at 035440 1100 or Fostercare.Eastern@anglicarevic.org.au
Friday, 13 September 6:30PM
St Andrews Conservatory, 128 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065, Australia
We invite all Anglicare Victoria North Metro foster carers to our Foster Care Week Carer Celebration Dinner.
If you have any questions or to RSVP your attendance please contact the team directly at 03 9301 5200 or Carer.info@anglicarevic.org.au
Friday, 13 September 10:00AM-12:00PM
OzChild Frankston Office
All OzChild Carers and children are invited to our foster care week morning tea. It's a great chance to meet other carers and catch up. OzChild Frankston Office.
Contact dandenongadmin@ozchild.org.au to RSVP by Thursday 5 September
Saturday, 14 September 12-3PM
MacKillop Foster Carers in Melbourne are invited to join the MacKillop Team for a Foster Care Appreciation Event to celebrate Foster Care Week. Meet carers from across the metropolitan regions in Melbourne, and enjoy a day of connection, lunch and entertainment!
Parking is available onsite.
Please contact your local MacKillop worker for location details and to RSVP.
Sunday, 15 September 12-3PM
MacKillop Family Services care in Wimmera South West are invited to a Foster Care Appreciation Event to celebrate Foster Care Week with the MacKillop Team. There will be games and lunch will be provided, as we celebrate immeasurable impact carers make to the lives of children and young people together.
Please contact your local MacKillop worker for location details and to RSVP.
Wednesday, 18 September 1:00-3:00PM
Powerhouse Hall, Mildura
The event will include a moderated panel discussion followed by audience Q&A. Most importantly, our Foster Carers will have the chance to openly share their thoughts, ideas and needs that play an important role in shaping the future direction for Foster Carers. Featuring special guest, Samantha Hauge CEO Foster Care Association Victoria With panellists; Current Mallee Family Care Foster Carer, Former Mallee Family Care Foster child, Mallee Family Care Foster sister.
Afternoon tea will be provided
If you have any questions or to RSVP your attendance please contact Ange Johnstone at ajohnstone@malleefamilycare.com.au
Thursday, 19 September 10AM-12PM
Truffleduck, 66 Hyland Street, Fyansford
This special event is dedicated to celebrating and honouring the exceptional role you play in the lives of the children you care for. Your dedication and hard work truly make a difference, and we want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate you all.
Please contact your local Meli worker for more details and to RSVP.
Various dates and locations
To celebrate both Foster and Kinship Carers, Brophy's Home-Based care team will be inviting carer households to come together for dinner at either Terang, Warrnambool, Portland or Hamilton.
If you have any questions, please contact Sheree Gee at sgee@brophy.org.au
