The best way to find out more about foster caring with Wesley Dalmar is to call us on 1300 325 627, or attend an online information session. We’ll provide an overview of the different types of foster care to help you think about which one might be right for you and your family. You can call us during business hours or register for an online information session.

If you’re interested in applying to become a foster carer a member of our carer recruitment team will visit you and your family. We’ll meet you in your home to provide more information and answer any questions you may have. If it seems like your family would be a suitable fit, we can provide an application pack and explain the mandatory probity checks required. We can also advise you on whether your house meets safety requirements or what needs to be done to meet these standards.

You’ll be invited to attend ‘Shared Lives’ foster carer training facilitated by our carer recruitment team. The training provides up to date information about fostering and will equip you in how to use therapeutic parenting strategies for children and young people who’ve experienced trauma.

Once you’ve completed the training, we’ll meet with you in your home again for about four or five assessment interviews. We’ll discuss more about your life, how you’ve managed challenging situations in the past, and how the Wesley Dalmar team can support you. We’ll also talk you through which type of fostering you’re most interested in and would be most suitable for your family.

A Wesley Dalmar panel will evaluate your application, training and assessment interviews to make sure your family is the right fit for foster caring. If so, a child will be matched to your family based on your preferences and capacity, and you’ll receive ongoing case management support and training.