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We work with families and carers to provide safe homes for children.

09/10/2025

Today is World Mental Health Day 💚

Mental health matters for all of us, every day.

For children and young people in foster and kinship care, wellbeing support can help them feel safe, valued and connected as they navigate big changes.

And for carers, mental health is just as vital. Foster and kinship caring can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be demanding. Looking after your own wellbeing means you can be there fully for the children in your care.

By breaking the stigma, talking openly and making kindness part of our daily routines, we can support both carers and children to thrive.

Let’s care. Let’s connect. Let’s make mental health a priority, together.

07/10/2025

Today is Global Kinship Day 💜

Kinship care recognises the importance of children staying connected to their families, friends and communities. When children can’t live at home with their parents, being cared for by relatives or trusted people they already know helps them feel safe, supported and loved.

At Baptcare, we’re privileged to support kinship care in Victoria and Tasmania. Every family looks different, but the love, stability and connection kinship carers provide makes a meaningful difference in a child’s life.

06/10/2025

The change in time with the shift to daylight savings is a good reminder for carers and families to check in on children’s routines too.

A small change in sleep or meal times can sometimes feel big, especially for little ones in care.

Gentle consistency and patience make all the difference. 💚

03/10/2025

If you're in Victoria and have kids in your care, a trip to the Royal Melbourne Show is a great idea for a fun activity this weekend! But the costs can add up quickly. 🎡✨

We’ve put together a few simple tips to help you enjoy the day without stretching the budget. From free attractions to planning ahead for rides and showbags, small choices can make a big difference.

Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how much you spend, it’s about creating happy memories together. 💚

24/09/2025

Some happy snaps from our recent catch-up and team building day with the wonderful Victorian Foster Care team 💚

Working in the foster care and kinship care space can be both challenging and deeply rewarding, and it’s the dedication of our people and our carers that makes a meaningful difference every day.

Here’s your gentle reminder to share a smile with someone today. 😊

21/09/2025

The Tasmanian Foster and Kinship team came together during the week to connect, plan and acknowledge an important milestone 200 foster and kinship placements with Baptcare. 🌱

Each team member received a home-grown gift bag with a propagated plant, a symbol of the safe and nurturing homes our carers provide – places where children can grow and thrive.

As Carer Support Service Manager Rachel Hales shared:
“Working in the Foster and Kinship space is unique, because each of us hopes to one day be out of a job… we are all working toward a time where children can be safe, well, and thriving without the need for our support. In the meantime, we are so grateful for the care and dedication our foster and kinship carers give so that each of these children can have a safe and loving home.”

Thank you to all our incredible carers for making a meaningful difference every day. 💚

16/09/2025

This Foster Care Week, we’re reflecting on what it really means to take the time to care.

It’s not about big gestures. It’s the everyday moments that matter most, packing a lunchbox, listening to a story, helping with homework, or offering a safe place to rest.

When you make time to care, you change a child’s life. And it can change yours too.

With the right support behind you, fostering is possible. All you need is a safe home, patience, and love to give.

Learn more about becoming a foster carer with Baptcare here: https://www.baptcare.org.au/about-foster-care-and-kinship-care/

10/09/2025

Fostering is one of the most rewarding things you can do, and it can also bring challenges.

On R U OK? Day, we are reminded of the importance of checking in. A simple “Are you OK?” can open the door to conversations that support carers, children and families.

If you are a foster carer, know that you are not alone. We are here to listen, to walk beside you and to provide the support you need, every step of the way.

Together we can make sure every child and every carer feels seen, heard and supported.

08/09/2025

When you foster with Baptcare, we provide:
• Ongoing training
• A dedicated caseworker
• After-hours support
• Financial assistance
• Access to resources and networks

You’re never alone on this journey.

📞 Learn more at https://www.baptcare.org.au/

04/09/2025

Becoming a foster carer is a guided journey:
1️⃣ Get in touch
2️⃣ Information session & training
3️⃣ Assessment process
4️⃣ Welcome your first placement

We’ll be with you from your first question to your first hello.

Start here: https://www.baptcare.org.au/

30/08/2025

Sometimes, the biggest wins are the smallest knots. 🥹👟

From bunny ears to the loop-and-swoop, these everyday moments build confidence and independence.

Foster care is about more than providing a safe home, it’s guiding a child through the little life lessons that last forever.

26/08/2025

Welcoming a child into your home starts with small, thoughtful touches:

1️⃣ Create a cosy, private space they can call their own.
2️⃣ Stock up on some kid-friendly snacks and meals.
3️⃣ Have a few activities ready like books, games, art supplies.

It’s about helping them feel safe, comfortable and valued from day one.

Address

3/131 Harvester Road
Melbourne, VIC
3020

Telephone

+61409591895

Website

https://www.baptcare.org.au/services/foster-care/foster-care

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