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.
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Berri - Weekly drop in
Date and time
Drop in every Monday (except public holidays)
10am to 12pmVenue
ac.care Berri, 5 Kealley Street
Foster care agency hosting session
ac.care Berri, 8580 5300
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Mount Gambier - Weekly drop in
Date and time
Drop in every Monday
(except public holidays)
10am to 12pmVenue
ac.care Mt Gambier, 70-72 White Avenue
Foster care agency hosting session
ac.care Mt Gambier, 8724 5400
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Mount Gambier - November 7
Date and time
Thursday 7 November
6pm to 7pmVenue
Mount Gambier Library, 6 Watson Terrace
Foster care agency hosting session
ac.care Mt Gambier, 8724 5400
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Murray Bridge - Weekly drop in
Date and time
Drop in every Monday (except public holidays)
10am to 12pmVenue
ac.care Murray Bridge, 11-21 Kennett Road
Foster care agency hosting session
ac.care Murray Bridge, 8531 4900
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Murray Bridge - November 28
Date and time
Thursday 28 November, 6pm to 8pm
Venue
ac.care Murray Bridge, 11-21 Kennett Road
Foster care agency hosting session
ac.care Murray Bridge, 8531 4900
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Ceduna - Weekly drop in
Date and time
Drop in Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, Fridays 9am to 4pm (except public holidays)
Venue
Centacare Country SA Office, 11 McKenzie Street
Foster care agency hosting session
Centacare Catholic Country SA, 1800 759 865
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Port Lincoln - Weekly drop in
Date and time
Drop in Monday to Friday
(except public holidays)
9am to 5pmVenue
Centacare Catholic Country SA
32 Mortlock Terrace, Port LincolnFoster care agency hosting session
Centacare Catholic Country SA, 1800 759 865
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Whyalla Stuart - Weekly drop in
Date and time
Drop in Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
(except Wednesdays from 9 to 11am and public holidays)Venue
Centacare Catholic Country SA
28 Head Street, Whyalla StuartFoster care agency hosting session
Centacare Catholic Country SA, 1800 759 865
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Mount Barker - September 26
Date and time
Thursday 26 September, 6pm
Venue
Mount Barker Community Centre, 31 Princes Road
Foster care agency hosting session
ac.care Murray Bridge, 8531 4900
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Mount Barker - December 4
Date and time
Wednesday 4 December, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue
St Marks Lutheran Church, 35 Hampden Road
Foster care agency hosting session
Lutheran Community Care, 8337 8787
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Seaton - November 19
Date and time
Tuesday 19 November, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Venue
Centacare Seaton, 413 Grange Road
Foster care agency hosting session
Centacare, 8159 1400
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Hindmarsh - October 16
Date and time
Wednesday 16 October, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue
Anglicare SA, 159 Port Road
Foster care agency hosting session
Anglicare SA, 8131 3456
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Hindmarsh - December 4
Date and time
Wednesday 4 December, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue
Anglicare SA, 159 Port Road
Foster care agency hosting session
Anglicare SA, 8131 3456
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Aldinga - September 18
Date and time
Wednesday 18 September, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue
Aldinga Library, 11 Central Way
Foster care agency hosting session
Lutheran Community Care, 8337 8787
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Waikerie - September 19
Date and time
Thursday 19 September, 4pm
Venue
Waikerie Library, 1A Strangman Road
Foster care agency hosting session
ac.care Berri, 8580 5300
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Naracoorte - September 19
Date and time
Thursday 19 September, 5pm to 6pm
Venue
Naracoorte Library, 165 Smith Street
Foster care agency hosting session
ac.care Mt Gambier, 8724 5400
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Kingston - October 17
Date and time
Thursday 17 October, 10am to 11am
Venue
Kingston Library, 46 East Terrace
Foster care agency hosting session
ac.care Mt Gambier, 8724 5400
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Oaklands Park - October 22
Date and time
Tuesday 22 October, 6pm to 7pm
Venue
Marion Cultural Centre, 287 Diagonal Road
Foster care agency hosting session
Centacare, 8159 1400
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Warradale - October 23
Date and time
Wednesday 23 October, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue
Marion Community Centre, 175 Oaklands Road
Foster care agency hosting session
Lutheran Community Care, 8337 8787
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Elizabeth - November 5
Date and time
Tuesday 5 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue
Playford Civic Centre, 10 Playford Blvd
Foster care agency hosting session
Anglicare SA, 8131 3456
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Elizabeth Park - November 5
Date and time
Tuesday 5 November, 10am to 11.30am
Venue
Centacare Elizabeth
34 Yorketown Road
Elizabeth ParkFoster care agency hosting session
Centacare, 8159 1400
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Prospect - November 13
Date and time
Wednesday 13 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue
Connecting Foster & Kinship Carers, 2/224 Main North Road
Foster care agency hosting session
Lutheran Community Care, 8337 8787
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Gawler - November 20
Date and time
Wednesday 20 November, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Venue
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Corner of Second and Seventh Streets
Foster care agency hosting session
Lutheran Community Care, 8337 8787
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Victor Harbor - November 26
Date and time
Drop in (no presentation) Tuesday 26 November, 4.30pm to 6.30pm
Venue
Christian Gospel Centre, 2 George Main Road
Foster care agency hosting session
Anglicare SA, 8131 3456
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Loxton - November 27
Date and time
Wednesday 27 November, 4pm
Venue
Loxton Library, East Terrace
Foster care agency hosting session
ac.care Berri, 8580 5300
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Beachport - November 28
Date and time
Thursday 28 November, 11.00am to 1.00pm
Venue
Beachport Library, Millicent Road
Foster care agency hosting session
ac.care Mount Gambier, 8724 5400
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Gilles Plains - December 3
Date and time
Tuesday 3 December, 6pm to 7pm
Venue
Wandana Community Centre, 14 Blacks Road
Foster care agency hosting session
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)