Foster care information sessions cover the following topics:
- what's involved in being a foster carer
- steps to become a foster carer
- roles and responsibilities of foster carers
- support available to foster carers.
Please contact the foster care agency to check if the public session is still being run, and to let them know of your interest in foster care.
Date and time | Venue | Foster care agency hosting session | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Lincoln | Mon – Fri, 9am- 5pm (except public holidays) | Centacare Country SA is actively recruiting foster carers and working with applicants using video-link technology. Register your interest or ring for an informal chat. Phone 1800 759 865 or email fostercareenquiries@CCCSA.org.au | Centacare Country SA, 1800 759 865 |
| Whyalla Stuart | Mon – Fri, 9am- 5pm (except public holidays) | Centacare Country SA is actively recruiting foster carers and working with applicants using video-link technology. Register your interest or ring for an informal chat. Phone 1800 759 865 or email fostercareenquiries@CCCSA.org.au | Centacare Country SA, 1800 759 865 |
| Ceduna | Mon – Thurs, 9am- 5pm Friday, 9am-4pm (except public holidays) | Centacare Country SA is actively recruiting foster carers and working with applicants using video-link technology. Register your interest or ring for an informal chat. Phone 1800 759 865 or email fostercareenquiries@CCCSA.org.au | Centacare Country SA, 1800 759 865 |
| ac.care Murray Mallee, Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula 8531 4900 | Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm (except public holidays) | ac.care is actively recruiting foster carers and working with applicants via phone and video-link technology, as well as providing webinar-style information sessions based on demand. Register your interest at accare.org.au or call for an informal chat. 1300 ACCARE (1300 22 22 73) email care@accare.org.au | ac.care |
| ac.care Limestone Coast 8724 5400 | Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm (except public holidays) | ac.care is actively recruiting foster carers and working with applicants via phone and video-link technology, as well as providing webinar-style information sessions based on demand. Register your interest at accare.org.au or call for an informal chat. 1300 ACCARE (1300 22 22 73) email care@accare.org.au | ac.care |
| ac.care Riverland 8580 5300 | Mon – Fri, 9am to 5pm (except public holidays) | ac.care is actively recruiting foster carers and working with applicants via phone and video-link technology, as well as providing webinar-style information sessions based on demand. Register your interest at accare.org.au or call for an informal chat. 1300 ACCARE (1300 22 22 73) email care@accare.org.au | ac.care |
Online
AnglicareSA Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island Adelaide Hills Metropolitan Adelaide, Barossa, Light and Lower North Regions | AnglicareSA offer online information session, following a household’s enquiry to their program, as needed. | AnglicareSA offer both online and over the phone enquires: https://anglicaresa.com.au/foster-care/starting-your-journey/ Phone 8131 3456 or email fostercareenquiries@anglicaresa.com.au |
Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
Live online webinars | Wed 8 Sept, 6.30 pm Fri 17 Sept 10.00 am Friday 3 Dec, 10.00am | For more information or to register for a session go to Agency service areas include: Barossa Light and Lower North, Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu, Murray lands and Adelaide Metropolitan areas | Lutheran Care |
Elizabeth Park | Thurs 9 September 10:00 am- 11:00 am | Centacare Elizabeth 34 Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Park | Centacare 8159 1400 |
| Mount Gambier | Thurs 9 September 6.00pm to 7.30pm | Limestone Coast Foster Care Forum Mount Gambier City Hall Register online: www.accare.org.au/foster-care-forums | ac. care 1300 22 22 73 |
| Hindmarsh | Mon 13 September Drop-in event 10:30am- 2:30pm | Community Information Drop-in to learn more about becoming foster carer A relaxed opportunity to chat to AnglicareSA carers and foster care staff AnglicareSA | Anglicare-SA 8131 3456 |
Gawler | Wed 22 September 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm | Immanuel Lutheran Worship Centre Corner of Second & Seventh Streets, Gawler | Lutheran Care |
| Online event | Wed 29 September 7pm to 8.30pm | Register for session online https://bit.ly/SAWebinar-Sept2021 Agency service areas include: Barossa Light and Lower North, Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island, Yorke Peninsula, Murray and Mallee, Limestone Coast and Adelaide Metropolitan areas. | Life Without Barriers 8193 9400 |
Seaton | Thurs 30 September 6:00 pm-7:00 pm | Centacare Seaton 413 Grange Road, Seaton | Centacare 8159 1400 |
Seaton | Fri 8 October 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm | Centacare Seaton 413 Grange Road, Seaton | Centacare 8159 1400 |
Old Reynella | Thurs 14 October 6:00 pm-7:00 pm | Base 10 Youth Centre 10 Main South Road, Old Reynella | Centacare 8159 1400 |
Elizabeth Park | Tues 26 October 10:00 am- 11:00 am | Centacare Elizabeth 34 Yorktown Road, Elizabeth Park | Centacare 8159 1400 |
Aldinga Beach | Wed 3 November 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm | Aldinga Library 11 Central Way, Aldinga Beach | Lutheran Care |
Ingle Farm | Tues 9 November 6:00 pm-7:00 pm | Ingle Farm Recreation Centre 3/58 Beovich Road, Ingle Farm | Centacare 8159 1400 |
Salisbury | Wed 10 November 6.30 pm - 8.30 pm | The Ark, Salisbury Lutheran Church 10 Waterloo Corner Rd, Salisbury | Lutheran Care |
Seaton | Thurs 18 November 6:00 pm-7:00 pm | Centacare Seaton 413 Grange Road, Seaton | Centacare 8159 1400 |
Where a fostering agency does not have any public information sessions scheduled, they can be scheduled on a one-to-one one basis.
To find out more contact the foster care agency directly.
What people have said about information sessions
- 'Overall it was very interesting and it was great to hear from the foster carer herself.'
- 'Having thought about foster care for a number of years, I now have a much better understanding of the different types of care, how they might overlap/ lead on, and the potential issues involved. I feel better informed to discuss foster care with my family.'
- 'A good informative session that provided an honest view of foster caring',
- 'Great opportunity for casual chats with different speakers',
- 'It was good to have a range of presenters representing different aspects of the process.'
- 'I have a better understanding of what the process is and the commitment of those involved.'
- 'Very helpful information (first time) a lot to think about, but still very positive',
Contact
Foster Care Services
Phone: 1300 2 FOSTER (1300 2 367 837)