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Family & Domestic

I'm caring for a relative's child or want to know about kinship or foster care

Foster & kinship care

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National Zakat Foundation

Muslim-specificAustralia-wide

Financial support for Muslim foster families caring for foster children, helping cover the costs of care.

No public street address - Nation-wide service

Kinship Carers Victoria (KCV)

All of Victoria

The state peak body supporting, training, and advocating for kinship carers, linking carers with support groups and resources. Runs a free Support and Help Line and publishes fact sheets and resource booklets. Operates alongside Grandparents Victoria.

No public street address - operates state-wide

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Directory last reviewed 7 September 2026.

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