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18 July 2025
Update: QFKC and Carer Participation in Commission of Inquiry
Chief Executive Officer, Bryan Smith and Director of Operations, Carissa Inglis, met with the Commissioner, the...
16 June 2025
Foster, kinship and permanent/guardian carers – help improve the payments and financial help available to carers!
QFKC would encourage foster and kinship care agencies to distribute the attached flyer to your carer community. The...
10 June 2025
Sibling Contact Survey Opportunity for Carers
Share Your Experiences of Sibling Placements in Care - $50 Thank You Gift Staff at the Parenting Research Centre...
26 May 2025
Commission of Inquiry Terms of Reference
The Commission will commence the Inquiry on 1 July 2025 and submit a final report to the Government by 30 November...
18 May 2025
Commission of Inquiry into Queensland’s Child Protection System
The Crisafulli Government has today announced a Commission of Inquiry into the Child Safety System. The Commission of...
3 February 2025
Extracurricular Activities Payment Boost
$1,500 Boost for Extracurricular Activities From 1 July 2025, carers and guardians will be eligible to receive $1,500...
19 November 2024
2025 Carer Allowance Rates
Please find below the Carer Allowance Rates for 2025
12 June 2024
Extended Post Care Support
In June 2022, the Queensland Government announced a funding commitment for young adults leaving care to ensure they...
4 May 2021
Respecting and Protecting Human Rights
As a foster or kinship carer, your actions and decisions can impact the human rights of the child you care for. There...
27 April 2021
National Redress Scheme
The National Redress Scheme (the Scheme) helps people who experienced institutional child sexual abuse gain access to...
7 July 2020
Returning to Foster Caring
Are you a former foster carer considering returning to caring? If you’re a former foster carer considering returning,...
11 June 2020
QFKC Legal Service
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care and Hub Community Legal are partnering to deliver a number of specific legal...