Could you become part of the SSI foster carer family?

Foster Care Eligibility Quiz

2Tell us a little more about yourself...

Where do you live?*
(Our foster care service currently operates in the northern suburbs of Melbourne and parts of metropolitan Sydney and the Hunter - Central Coast region only. For other regions, please contact your state's foster care body).
What is your gender?*
Are you at least 21 years old?*
What is your age?*
Do you have a spare bedroom?*
Are you an Australian citizen or permanent resident?*
Are you in good physical and emotional health?*

Tell us a little more about yourself...
Are you currently employed?*
Does your household have the flexibility and time to meet the needs of a child?*
(Besides long-term or permanent foster care, there are different types of foster care that may be suitable for you based on the time you can reasonably commit, including respite care, emergency or crisis care, or short-term care)
Are you in a relationship?*
(You can be single, married, or in a de-facto relationship to be a foster carer)
What does your family unit look like?*
(This question refers to the number of children living in your house under 18 years of age)

You are almost there! Let us know your thoughts on the topics below...
I am willing to make a commitment to being a meaningful person in a child's life.*
I am able to provide a safe, loving and caring environment to a child.*
I respect children and their primary attachment to their families.*
I will be able to acknowledge the trauma that a child might have.*
I care about maintaining links to a child’s culture (language, faith and traditions).*