Many everyday people across Geelong and the Barwon region are opening their hearts and their homes to children and young people who cannot live with their families. But we are in urgent need of many more foster carers.
Anyone who can offer a child or young person with a safe and caring environment can apply to become a foster carer. Carers of all walks of life, backgrounds, ages and experiences are needed. Foster Carers can be individuals, couples and families from all backgrounds, with or without children, who are working or not working. Carers are ordinary people who do extraordinary things.
Meli holds regular Foster Care information sessions (both in person and online) which offer prospective carers the chance to ask questions and meet members of our Foster Care team. Session times are available here.
We’d love to share more detailed information about the meaningful journey of becoming a Foster Carer at Meli.
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You can also contact the Meli Foster Care team on 03 5226 8900 to have a chat directly.
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Another way to help
We understand that now might not be the right time for you to become a Foster Carer but perhaps you could join our Children’s Village by volunteering as little as three hours per fortnight.
It’s a chance to make a big difference in a little life by providing practical support to children and their carers such as mentoring, assisting with transportation to school, extracurricular activities and childminding.
Find out about our Children's Village
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