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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 and Foster and Kinship carers. As a Counsellor you will be counselling services via phone and internet dependent on need. Counselling will involve but not restricted to, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Critical Incidence debriefing etc. This position will also work with the Service Manager to identify other ways in which counselling and training may be designed and facilitated. Read more...

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 of programs as well as flexible communication. You would be responsible for the day to day supervision of 6 Case Workers and 3 Retention and Development staff as well as other duties as outlined in the Position Description. Read more...

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, development and co-ordination of programs and flexible communication. An understanding of the dynamic between the volunteer and paid workforce is also preferable.Read more...

Please find below the new Carer Allowance RatesRead more...

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.Read more...

The Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services is asking children and young people in care to complete a survey about their experience in care. They’ll receive a gift card as a thank you for completing the survey. www.dcssds.qld.gov.au/mylifeincaresurveyRead more...

Amendments have been passed to the Child Protection Act 1999 that will reinforce children’s rights; strengthen children’s voices in decisions that affect them; improve how Child Safety works with First Nations children and families; and streamline, clarify and improve the regulation of care.Read more...

In support of carers, and in recognition of the rising cost of care, the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs is increasing all Foster and Kinship care allowances by 7.9 per cent.The new rates that will commence on 1 January 2023.Read more...

In May 2022, the Child Protection Reform and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2022 (the Act) was passed. This Act amends Queensland’s child protection laws so that they:Read more...

As a foster or kinship carer, your actions and decisions can impact the human rights of the child you care for. There are 23 human rights to consider.Read more...