Foster care in Australia: How does it work?

Around 46,000 children are in 'out of home care' in Australia. There is a shortage of foster parents in the country and in some cases there is a need for people from a specific cultural background.

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Key points

• There is need for foster carers in Australia
• There are many different types of foster care ranging from long-term care to respite care
• The starting point is to get in touch with a foster care agency in the state and territory where you live

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