- More Western Australians become foster carers
following Cook Government campaign
- Campaign highlights positive impact fostering has
on children and young people and carers
- Foster and Family
Carers Week (April 6-12) marks commitment to building safe and inclusive
communities
A total of 125 new foster and family carers have joined the child
protection system thanks to the Cook Government's State-wide recruitment
campaign, 'Become a foster carer - Make a difference to a child's life'.
Launched in August 2023, the campaign has reached Western Australians
through social media, radio, digital billboards, and podcasts, driving annual
enquiries to become a foster carer up from just 90 pre-campaign to more than
700 in the past year.
The three-year campaign
has highlighted the personal fulfillment gained from becoming a foster and
family carer and busted common myths which had discouraged potential carers
from applying.
For information on becoming a family or foster carer, please contact the Fostering
and Family Care team on 1800 182 178 or fostering@communities.wa.gov.au.
Comments attributed to Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski:
"Having grown up with foster siblings, I find it wonderful that our
State-wide campaign has encouraged more families than ever to sign up and
become foster or family carers.
"The results of this
campaign highlight the Cook Government's dedication to bolstering our Out of Home
Care System and supporting children and young people in care as part of our
commitment to building safe and inclusive communities.
"I encourage all Western
Australians who are interested in foster caring to find out more and apply -
you can make an incredible impact on a child's life."
