Foster Care Gold Coast
Foster Care Gold Coast offers compassionate and comprehensive support for children and young people in need of safe, stable homes. Prominent providers on the Gold Coast include Anglicare Southern Queensland and its “You Be You” initiative, delivering foster and kinship care services from their office at Nerang (3/54 Nerang Street, QLD 4211)
🌟 What we offer:
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Welcoming all backgrounds: Individuals and families of any makeup—singles, couples, LGBTQIA+, parents and non-parents—are encouraged to apply. No specific background is required; just a caring heart and commitment.
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Cultural respect: Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is a priority. Non‑Indigenous carers receive cultural training and access to dedicated support workers to help sustain cultural connection.
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Flexible care options: Whether you can offer respite, emergency, short-term, or long-term placements, there’s space for varied styles of fostering.
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Full-spectrum support: From initial training and matching to ongoing caseworker visits, psychological services, community events, info-sessions, and peer networks—your journey is supported every step.
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Evidence-based matching: Children are matched with carers based on age, gender, cultural background, interests, location, and carer strengths to foster the best possible fit.
💙 The impact:
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Life-changing moments: Carers consistently report the greatest reward comes from seeing children thrive—learning to play, building friendships, gaining confidence, and finding joy in everyday milestones.
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Community rooted: Providers like Anglicare and local First Nations organisations (e.g., Kalwun via “Supporting Minds”) collaborate with health, child safety, and Indigenous health services to ensure holistic care—social, emotional, and culture.
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A trusted legacy: Anglicare Southern Queensland has delivered foster and kinship care for over 25–30 years across Queensland, serving thousands of carers and children.
📞 How to begin:
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Attend an info session on the Gold Coast, hosted regularly by Foster Care Case Practitioners.
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Meet your local team in Nerang for personalized guidance—from application through training to placement.
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Access ongoing support: cultural resources, mental health referrals, peer networks, respite options, and 24/7 on-call assistance.
Why Foster on the Gold Coast?
Joining the Foster Care Gold Coast community means offering a loving, stable space to children in need—accompanied by training, support, and a network that understands the journey. Whether you're offering temporary respite or long-term care, your contribution shapes young lives in profound ways.
