Make a Difference: Become a Foster Carer with Key Assets Australia

Join Key Assets Australia as a foster carer and help create a safe, caring, and supportive environment for children in need—no matter your background or life circumstances.

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We want to work with you to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of children in your community. Foster carers come from all backgrounds and we welcome carers of any race, sexual orientation, relationship status, income and home ownership status. 

We’re looking for people who can provide a safe, caring and supportive environment for children and young people.

Key Assets Australia has a unique approach to fostering that encourages carers and professionals to work together in the best interests of the child; by implementing our Key Care Team Model and our Practice Framework. 

Our dedicated teams build trusting relationships with carers and offer the support and training needed to provide stable and nurturing homes for the children and young people they look after.

Matteo is 44 years old and became a foster carer with Key Assets Australia 2 years ago. Wanting to make a difference in the life of a young person, he now fosters Sam, who is 13 years old. Matteo affirms that long-term foster care has been a rewarding and challenging experience. 

“Seeing Sam improve and make solid progress keeps me going,” Matteo said. “Sometimes when I step back and look at how far he has come, it makes me feel proud. It’s nice hearing Sam talk about the future of living with me, asking me if I can teach him to drive when he gets older and asking if I will help him buy his first car.

“Sharing a safe, loving and warm environment with a child in need is the best feeling. Watching them grow, develop and thrive, and enjoy enriching experiences is such a reward. I’ve learned a lot from Sam too. This whole experience has allowed me to develop new skills and insights as an individual. I also didn’t expect to receive so much support from our friends and family, our employers, Key Assets Australia and other carers as well.  

“These young people need someone to trust and rely on, someone to believe in them and tell them that they have the potential for great things. Often it is just having that one person who believes in you that makes the world of difference in the young person’s life. 

“With the shortage of carers, if regular people like you and I don’t put our hands up to help, things would be so different.”

If you can provide a spare room and are patient, caring, understanding, and willing to open your heart to a safe and nurturing environment for a child in need, we are encouraging you to apply today.

What kind of support do our Carers receive?

• Regular visits and contact from your dedicated worker.

• Support 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 

• Tax-free allowance provided.

• Ongoing training opportunities.

• Advocacy for additional support services.

• Tailored support for children/young people. 

• Free activities for children and young people. 

• Social events, and opportunities to connect with other carers.

Key Assets Australia provides services across Australia including foster care, family support services and disability services to children, young people and their families.

Website:  www.keyassets.org.au

If you or someone you know would like to become a foster carer, contact our dedicated recruitment team to learn more. Call us on 1800 WE CARE (1800 932 273) or fill out our eligibility questionnaire at www.canifoster.com.au

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