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Nominate for the Board of the FCAV!
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Be an FCAV NFKC Conference 2021 delegate
This year’s National Foster & Kinship Care Conference will be held virtually on 11—12 June 2021.Read more...
May 2021 - Carer competitions and giveaways
To celebrate National Reconciliation Week we have 3 beautiful Aboriginal Art Colouring Books by Iluka Designs to giveaway!Read more...
Education and welfare of foster carers recognised
The Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV) is thrilled that the education and welfare of foster carers has been recognised as a priority in this State Budget.Read more...
FCAV makes the Embracing Equality Pledge
The FCAV has proudly joined with other peaks and sector organisations to sign on to the Embracing Equality Pledge which aims to end LGBTIQ+ discrimination in Victoria. FCAV is a representative of a large number of LGBTIQ+ carer members and others who are caring for LGBTIQ+ young people who experience increased instances of vulnerability in relation to mental health, employment, education outcomes, homelessness and suicide. The FCAV passionately embraces our responsibility for safety, recognition and inclusiveness for our LGBTIQ+ community.Read more...
Support to the Carer Assistance Program (CAP)
Please copy text below, fill in your own details and send via email to: s.hauge@fcav.org.auRead more...
Nominations now open for Victorian Protecting Children Awards
Do you know someone who works tirelessly to protect children? Read more...
Free child car restraint fitting
Kidsafe Victoria and Neighbourhood Houses Victoria invites local parents and carers to book in for a free child car restraint fitting or safety check!Read more...
National Volunteer Week 2021
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteers. From Monday 17th to Sunday 23rd May 2021, NVW will celebrate the significant contribution of our volunteers who dedicate their time, resources and energy to help others. For none is this more applicable than our Foster Carers. Read more...
April 2021 Carer Competitions and Giveaways!
Winter quiltsRead more...
National Reconciliation Week 2021
The 2021 National Reconciliation Week (NRW) will be celebrated 27 May - 3 June with the theme "More than a word". Reconciliation takes action, and this NRW urges the reconciliation movement towards braver and more impactful action.https://www.reconciliation.org.au/national-reconciliation-week/Read more...
Wellbeing of Foster Carers Research Survey
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