Become a Community Foster Carer
Wungening is always looking for Community Foster Carers who are committed to keeping our kids in care safe and connected – to family, community and culture.
If you are interested in becoming a Community Foster Carer, register now.
Our person-centred approach provides the highest level of tailored, personalised support to Community Foster Carers and to the Children in their care.
Please
register
your interest here
What we do
differently
Connection to culture is where we, as an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, can really make a difference in supporting you and the child in your care. We know, as Aboriginal people from the Community, that this is the only way healing can occur.
Central to how we approach supporting you in this work as a Community Foster Carer, is our concept of Moort (family).
However, family often carries a different meaning for Aboriginal people to those of other cultures. It is more than just immediate relations.
Family is anyone who you know you can trust, who will protect you, and who will always be there to support you when you need it. When we talk about family at Wungening, this is what we mean.
Our Commitment
At Wungening, we work as a team towards the best interests of the child. Which is why we prioritise the importance of transparency, respect, and trust.
We emphasise the importance of walking alongside you, to share our knowledge, and empower you to provide the best possible environment to the child in your care.
Collective responsibility for our children is part of our culture. It is how we have done things for thousands of years. We know it works best. Just like we know that the best way we can support the child in your care is to also support you.
How to
become
a Foster
Carer:
The Ngalla Bidee Mia process
Contact Ngalla Bidee Mia
For more information, email OOHC@wungening.com.au
Or register your interest using this form here.
Introductory Phone Call
One of our team members will call for an initial yarn.
Danjoo Discussion
Together we all talk in more detail – you can ask any questions you might have.
Application Forms
By this stage, it’s time for some official paperwork to be completed.
Reference checks
Reference checks include: a police check, working with children card, household safety check, carer health and wellbeing check
Introductory Sessions
We really start to get to know each other.
Preparation training
Important preparation for foster care.
Official Assessment Meetings
A minimum of 5 face-to-face sessions are required.
Approval Process
Ngalla Bidee Mia panel assess your application for approval.