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Have you ever thought about Foster Care but don’t know where to start?

When our kids stay close to family, Culture and community, they grow up strong. Foster with Rumbalara helps to keep them connected. You can play a role in creating a safe and supportive home as a Foster Carer until they can safely return to their family.

Learn more

Foster Carers come from all walks of life

There’s no one type of foster carer.
Many people rule themselves out before they even ask. You don’t need to have everything figured out, you just need to care.

What matters most is a safe home, a caring heart, and room in your life for a child.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you could do it, you probably can. The best next step is to talk to us.

Let’s have a yarn
Single, or in a relationship. Working, or at home. LGBTQIA+ or gender diverse. Older, or just getting started. Committed to keeping a child connected to Culture. Renting, or own your home. Live with a disability. Not sure you have enough experience. Already raising kids, or never have.

There’s more than one way to care

There are different types of Foster Care that work around what fits best with your life.

Emergency Care

A safe place at short notice, for a little while.

Short Term Care

Caring for a child while their family gets the support they need.

Respite Care

Giving another carer or family a short break, like a weekend here and there.

Long Term Care

A steady, safe home for a child who needs it for longer.

What happens next?

01.

Reach out

Register your interest using the form, or call our friendly Foster Care Team on (03) 5831 2010 for a yarn. Ask anything you like. There are no wrong questions and no pressure to sign up.

02.

Have a yarn

The Rumbalara Foster Care Team will organise a time to sit down with you and answer all your questions. You’ll find out more about what being a Foster Carer for Rumbalara involves and how rewarding it can be.

03.

We’ll help you from there

If it feels right, we will walk alongside you through the next steps. Opening your home to a child who needs a safe place to stay while keeping connected to Culture is what Foster Caring with Rumbalara is all about.

Download the info pack

If you’re interested to know more, download our information pack.

Download the info pack

Take the first step.

Playing a part in a child’s life that needs a safe place to be for a while is deadly. Fill in a few details below and we’ll be in touch.

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