Barnardos Canberra Foster Care

Barnardos Canberra Foster Care Because every child needs a champion. With your support we can help children reach their brightest future.

A children’s charity for over 100 years, we listen, we act, and we advocate for the safety of children at risk of abuse and neglect. About Barnardos Australia:

A children’s charity for over 100 years, we listen, we act, and we advocate for the safety of children at risk of abuse and neglect. With your support we can help children reach their brightest future


About Barnardos Canberra Foster Care

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This page is here to inform you about providing Foster Care with Barnardos in Canberra and the surrounding regions. Follow this page if you would like to learn more about foster care and the process of becoming a foster carer for children and young people.

To the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, forever dads, dads for the moment, mentors and anyone else who is part of our comm...
05/09/2026

To the fathers, grandfathers, uncles, forever dads, dads for the moment, mentors and anyone else who is part of our community contributing to the role of dad for a child - thank you and Happy Father's Day.

WEAR IT PURPLE DAY EMPOWERS LGBTQIA. This years theme is ‘Colours of Change’. By wearing purple, Australians demonstrate...
28/08/2026

WEAR IT PURPLE DAY EMPOWERS LGBTQIA. This years theme is ‘Colours of Change’. By wearing purple, Australians demonstrate to rainbow young people that they are celebrated and respected, acknowledging all have the right to be proud of who they are and who they are becoming.

17/08/2026

Barnardos are hosting 2 online information sessions on the 25th August 2026 at 12noon and 6pm – we’d love for you to join us to find out more about becoming a Barnardos foster carer!

Please visit https://www.barnardos.org.au/foster-care/foster-care-in-act/ -session-act or call 1800 663 441

14/08/2026

To all children in care:

You are important
You are seen
You are loved
You matter.

🚨 Could you be there when a child needs someone most?Sometimes children need a safe place today.A warm meal. A clean bed...
11/08/2026

🚨 Could you be there when a child needs someone most?

Sometimes children need a safe place today.

A warm meal. A clean bed. A calm home. Someone to reassure them that everything will be okay.

Crisis foster carers provide short-term care for children and young people who need immediate safety while longer-term plans are made. It may only be for a few nights, but your kindness can have a lifelong impact.

If you have room in your home and heart, we'd love to talk to you about becoming a crisis foster carer.

💚 Every child deserves to feel safe.

📞 Call 1300 WE FOSTER or visit www.barnardos.org.au to learn more.

Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. This day is a time to celebrate the strength and...
04/08/2026

Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. This day is a time to celebrate the strength and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and to recognize the important role of family, community, and culture in their lives. The 2026 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day theme is Living Our Truth, honouring the power of truth-telling, the sharing of knowledge across generations and the importance of telling our stories.

21/07/2026

Barnardos are hosting 2 online information sessions on the 28th of July 2026 at 12noon and 6pm – we’d love for you to join us to find out more about becoming a Barnardos foster carer!

Please visit https://www.barnardos.org.au/foster-care/foster-care-in-act/ -session-act or call 1800 663 441

Everyone arrives at their ‘ready’ moment differently. Here are some ways people decide if they are ready…Enquire now, ca...
12/07/2026

Everyone arrives at their ‘ready’ moment differently. Here are some ways people decide if they are ready…

Enquire now, call 1300 WE FOSTER OR visit (www.barnardos.org.au/foster-care/foster-care-in-act) 💚

Barnardos foster carers Marc and Zach welcomed two siblings, aged 4 and 12, into their home after the boys experienced i...
08/07/2026

Barnardos foster carers Marc and Zach welcomed two siblings, aged 4 and 12, into their home after the boys experienced instability and uncertainty.

Before living with Marc and Zach, the boys were disengaged, struggling socially and lacked positive people to look up to. The 12-year-old especially needed stable male role models, and he found them in his two dads. In just six months their confidence has grown, they’re opening up, and they’re building a strong sense of belonging. This has carried through to other aspects of their lives. The boys are beginning to form strong friendships and are more engaged in their learning.

Marc and Zach are helping the boys stay connected to their Chinese heritage by learning mandarin together, reflecting the care they’ve taken to help the children feel supported and truly at home.

‘Do it,’ says Zach to anyone considering foster care. ‘There’s never a point in your life where you get the chance to change someone’s life in the way this does.’

The couple recently shared their story at the Annual Making Rainbow Families Seminar hosted by our partner Rainbow Families. They are strong advocates for foster care and the positive impact it can have on children.

Address

26 Thynne Street
Canberra, ACT
2617

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

1300 WE FOSTER

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