Grandparent Advisers provide extra support for non-parent carers, including grandparents, foster carers and kinship carers who have taken on parental responsibilities for children.

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If Child Safety becomes involved with a family related to you, and they are talking with you about the possibility of being formally approved to care for the children, then this information guide is for you.

This guide draws on their experiences and thoughts to help you decide whether you can support your family by caring for children related to you.

Click here to download the Information Guide for Kinship Carers

 

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Team Leader - Position Available

In this 12 month contracted position (ending 30th June 2025) you will work as part of a professional team at Queensland Foster and Kinship care. We require you to have relevant knowledge of family based care, child protection, co-ordination and leadership...

2024 Carer Allowance

Please find below the new Carer Allowance Rates

Swimstart Program

New Swimstart Program A new SwimStart program for 0-4 year old children is now open for registration. SwimStart provides vouchers for up to $150 to support children, aged 0 to 4 years to access learn to swim lessons. The voucher can...