Section Topics

Education (KESO, Lookout Centres, etc.)
Access/Family Time (Helping the child maintain connections.)
Behaviours and Attachment (Understanding trauma-informed care.)

Resources

FCAV - Leaving Care Skills: https://www.fcav.org.au/carer-information-hub/leaving-care-skills
VIC.GOV - LOOKOUT Education Support Centres: https://www.vic.gov.au/lookout-education-support-centres
VIC.GOV - LOOKOUT Centre Handbook: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/LOOKOUT-Centre-Handbook.pdf
VIC.GOV - Koorie Engagement Support Officers: https://www.schools.vic.gov.au/koorie-engagement-support-officers
VIC.GOV - Koorie education coordinators: https://www.schools.vic.gov.au/koorie-education-coordinators
VIC.GOV - Education Supports for Children in Care: https://providers.dffh.vic.gov.au/education-supports-children-care
Carer Kafe - Enhancing home life through Regulation, Rhythm and Resilience: https://carerkafe.org.au/resource/enhancing-home-life-through-regulation-rhythm-and-resilience/
FCAV - Carer's Guide to Access Visits: https://www.fcav.org.au/carer-information-hub/carers-guide-to-access-visits
Kinship Carers Victoria - Planning for more effective access visits: https://kinshipcarersvictoria.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Resource-booklet-planning-for-more-effective-access-visits-smaller-24.1.24.pdf

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or printed material. To listen to our Acknowledgement of Country, click here.