The peak body for Victorian foster carers.
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It's Census Week!
Find your email from Orima in your inbox, or check your Junk mail. Tx to the 100s of carers who have already participated.
The census will show who carers are, but also where the gaps are in services and supports to carers.
Be counted, be heard!
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FCAV Carer Census 2024 - Now Open!
We have had a great response rate already. Thank you for having your say!
Please check your junk/spam mail and other inboxes for your Orima email to fill out the survey using your personal link today!
@followers #carercensus2024
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Launched! If you have not received an email from Orima and would like to participate, please contact the FCAV at [email protected].
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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Victorian Protecting Children Awards!
The awards recognise carers, workers and programs that have made positive contribution to the lives of children and young people.
Learn more here: dffh.vic.gov.au/victorian-pr…
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Update to the 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 here: shorturl.at/aCQU6
Click if you have not yet signed the Petition and would like to do so.
Victoria has the lowest care allowance rate in the country.
This #worldcareday @VCOSS addressing the urgent and critical call to raise the Victorian care allowance
The fortnightly allowance to contribute to the costs of caring for children and young people in Victoria is the lowest in the country, and Victorian carers must wait until a child is eight before they are eligible for an age-related incremental increase
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Premier Jacinta Allan to make a formal Apology in Parliament to Vics who experienced historical abuse and neglect as children in institutional care at 11.30am.
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FCAV's support services avail if broadcast content impacts you or someone you know 9416 4292.
𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧. Today by invitation of the Treasurer of Victoria, Tim Pallas MP, we presented over 1989 heartfelt and articulate submissions.
@PCAFamilies join us here:
bit.ly/43IfBbJ
@timpallas @followers
Victoria's foster care system in crisis, putting vulnerable children at ... youtu.be/zZm4T7T1Z3o?si=9E3T… via @YouTube
FCAV CEO, Samantha Hauge, spoke with Trevor Chappell about the impact of low 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 on carers of children and young people in care - @ 13:30m
Find out more: bit.ly/43IfBbJ
Afternoons abc.net.au/listen/programs/m…
While the cost of living crisis is impacting foster care numbers globally, Governments in UK “taking a wide range of action to support new and existing foster parents by raising financial allowances… to ensure they have more money in their pocket.”
@timpallas @JacintaAllanMP
Thousands of new foster carers urgently needed in England, experts say dlvr.it/SzfJNJ
“We will listen to carers and the issues that they raise, recognising that it’s challenging for them.” Premier Jacinta Allan
Carer voices must be heard as the 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 continues in Victoria.
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Tune in to Channel 7 news tonight at 5pm, Sunday 3 December, for more on the 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 in Victoria.
Find out more and sign the petition here: bit.ly/43IfBbJ
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Carer voices are being heard as the 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 continues in Victoria.
Find out more and sign the petition here: bit.ly/43IfBbJ
Read the December 2023 FCAV Newsletter for:
🎁 Win a Christmas Hamper!
🚀 Launch of the new website!
🧐 Carer Research
✅ Campaign update
🌟 Carer voices…
And more!
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𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧
Vic has the lowest care allowance rate in the country & it is ⬇️ in value while households experience cost of living ⬆️.
Enough is enough.
Find out what you can do here: bit.ly/43IfBbJ
@timpallas @JacintaAllanMP
💻 Exciting News! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce the launch of a refreshed FCAV website! 🌟 Head over to fcav.org.au to explore our enhanced online space, designed to better meet your needs in the invaluable work of foster care.
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