Foster Carer Events
Foster carers celebrated
THE remarkable contribution of foster carers providing safe homes to vulnerable children has been celebrated by ac.care with Easter barbecues. The country specialist agency hosted a Limestone Coast Easter barbecue for foster care families, with the Mount Gambier Rapid Relief Team supporting the event by providing catering. A similar event was held in Murray Bridge, supported by the Mobilong Rotary Club, while the Riverland barbecue unfortunately had to be cancelled due to weather.
Foster care staff learn together to protect children
KEEPING all children safe and Aboriginal young people connected to culture were among core focus areas when foster care staff from across ac.care’s regions gathered for three days of intensive development and learning opportunities. Staff from the Limestone Coast, Riverland, Murraylands and Adelaide Hills gathered in Murray Bridge in May to develop their practice skills and gain valuable knowledge and awareness.
Christmas and social events bring foster carers together
OSTERING relationship building and supportive connections among our foster carer network is a vital part of our work. Keeping foster carers connected with one another allows the support they receive to extend beyond ac.care staff and the broader care team to also include fellow carers. This is facilitated and encouraged through events throughout the year, including regular coffee mornings and other gatherings.