As we near the end of Foster and Kinship Carer’s Week, one of the ways that Lutheran Care celebrates the contributions that carers make to the lives of children and […]
Category: Foster Care
Lisa O’Malley is South Australian Foster Carer of the Year 2023
“It’s quite embarrassing being the focus of attention – I usually go about things quietly,” says Lisa O’Malley, the humble Foster Carer and advocate who has just been named joint […]
Lisa O’Malley in the running for Foster Carer of the Year
A trailblazing South Australian Foster Carer and advocate who has cared for more than 200 children and young people, is a finalist in the 2023 Child Protection Awards. Lisa O’Malley […]
Training IMPACTS Lutheran Care Foster Carers
Lutheran Care’s partnership with LBI Foundation is already resulting in improved confidence and a more robust toolkit for Foster Carers supporting children and young people with complex needs. LBI Foundation […]
Staff member features in NAIDOC resources
An emerging First Nations leader on staff at Lutheran Care has had a touching tribute to her father included in national educational resources for NAIDOC Week. Shaylem is a Ngarrindjeri […]
The Last Daughter: A special screening
Last week, as the nation celebrated the final day of 2023 National Reconciliation Week, Lutheran Care’s foster care team and several foster carers were fortunate to attend a special screening […]