FRED'S PASS RURAL SHOW FEATURE Caring role could be for you
WHO can be a foster or kinship carer?
Anyone with a strong desire and compassion to help a child or young person can apply to become a carer.
There are different kinds of care, which means carers can find an arrangement that suits them best.
For example, some families may be interested in a longterm placement, whereas others may be more suited to emergency or respite placements.
Defence families on deployment in the Territory are an example of carers who may be unsure of how long they will be in a position to care for a child, but they are still able to make a difference through emergency care and respite placements. Carers can be: • single, married or in a de facto relationship, including same-sex relationships;
• have children, work with children or have no children of your own;
• renting, buying or own their home;
• living in a city, small town or remote location.
Carers may be more suitable or comfortable providing care for children with different needs.
For example, people in health and caring professions, such as doctors, nurses, teach-
The Department of Children is always pleased to hear from Territorians interested in becoming carers
ers and child care workers, may be more confident caring for a child with behavioural difficulties or physical or intellectual disability.
The Department of Children is always pleased to hear from Territorians interested in becoming carers.
If you are interested in becoming a carer contact the Department of Children and Families on 1800 814 599, search ‘carer community’ online or visit their stand at the Fred’s Pass Show.