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Carer Survey - Childhood Neglect
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You may have seen a similar notice about this research on helping children who have experienced neglect. If you are interested it is not too late to participate if you have cared for a child in the past 12 months who previously experienced neglect? To participate click this link: https://latrobe.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eaGviwoYRYh6nEFRead more...
Raising Expectations
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TAFEs and unis are still taking enrolments now for Semester 1 2020.Read more...
Discount activities for carers and support the FCAV
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We have signed on to the Entertainment Book as a way to fundraise for the organisation and provide carer households, their friends, family and supporters, with a range of discounted family activities and events around the state. Read more...
LOOKOUT Centres
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LOOKOUT centres are designed to boost the capacity of schools, carers, child protection practitioners and out-of-home care services to improve educational outcomes for children and young people living in out-of-home care.Read more...
Bushfire safety over the summer period
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As a valued carer of children and young people, you should begin preparing for the safety of your family and any children and young people in your care during the bushfire season this summer. As Victoria regularly experiences bushfires in the summer season, it is important that precautions are taken to minimise the impact of bushfires if you live in a bushfire risk area. Read more...
FCAV Statement in response to CCYP ‘In Our Own Words Inquiry’
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Statement from the Foster Care Association of Victoria in response to the ‘In Our Own Words Inquiry’ tabled on 27 November 2019 by the Commission for Children and Young People through the voices of young people.Read more...
Forget partying, meet the 20-somethings opening their homes to fostering
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MEDIA RELEASE - Launch of the Victorian Government Carer Strategy
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The Foster Care Association of Victoria is pleased to be attending the launch of the Victorian Government’s Carer Strategy this morning and celebrating FCAV's role in its development.Read more...
Carer Strategy
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The Carer Strategy is an important mechanism to respond to the everyday concerns which affect all carers and their ability to deliver the best possible care. Carers are frustrated by the time it takes to get a birth registered and a birth certificate, obtaining a medicare number, a passport or permission to travel. Carers are also concerned about delays in accessing essential support services through the Client Support Funding Framework.Read more...
