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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...

The National Redress Scheme (the Scheme) helps people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse gain access to counselling, a direct personal response, and a Redress payment. You may be eligible for Redress if you experienced sexual abuse as a child (under the age of 18) before 1 July 2018 at an organisation like a school, foster care home, residential care service, school, youth detention centre or a church.Read more...

If you are an approved foster or kinship carer providing full-time or respite care, and you own your own dwelling, you may be eligible for a compliant smoke alarm system in your dwelling at no cost.Read more...

Are you a former foster carer considering returning to caring?Read more...