Informal Kinship carers:
Informal kinship carers are recognised under the Carer Recognition Act 2023 (Tas).
An informal kinship carer is an adult who is caring for someone under the age of 18 through an informal arrangement because the child’s parent is not able to.
There is help available!
Services Australia has a Grandparent, Foster, and Kinship Carer Adviser line.
Call this number if you are a formal or informal carer providing ongoing care for children.
Find out more via this link: Grandparent, Foster and Kinship Carer Advisers.
| Useful resources: |
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| Kin Raising Kids |
| Baptcare Community Kinship program (1800 000 123) |
| Mission Community Kinship program (1800 000 123) |
| Foster and Kinship Carers Association Tasmania (1800 149 994) |
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