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Carer resources
Training & events
Find out what's on near you, or explore our online training opportunities. We have initial carer training and programs to help you and offer specialist support, local area carer catch-ups and other events.
FAQs
We've compiled a list of questions we're often asked by foster carers and kinship carers. Search here if you have a question - there may already be an answer waiting for you.
Carer FAQs
Carer contacts
Find the phone number or email you need, including details for our dedicated 24/7 Carer Line, which you can call any time you need advice about a child in your care.
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Important links
Search our information database with important links to websites with helpful information.
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How we support our carers
News and media
3 Sep 2021
Conversation starter
YOUTH SUPPORT
5 MIN READ
A project between various Mackay services raised awareness about domestic and family violence in the Mackay region with the towns first ‘Red Bench’ officially unveiled on 18 May 2019.
30 Sep 2021
Jake’s story
YOUTH SUPPORT
10 MIN READ
Jake has been in out-of-home care for 13-and-a-half years, but for the last few years has transitioned to living independently with support provided from Churches of Christ.
16 Dec 2020
Playgroups provide a platform for Cairns families to connect
YOUTH SUPPORT
5 MIN READ
With communities becoming more transient, there is an increasing demand for church-run playgroups that connect families within a safe, engaging environment.