MacKillop Family Services
MacKillop Family Services is one of the largest providers of specialist support services to vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and their families in south-eastern Australia.
MacKillop exists to help children and young people at risk by giving them support, security and stability. Each young person is protected, nurtured and given the chance to build a bright future through our programs which include:
- Home-Based and Residential Care
- Disability Services
- Refugee Services
- Youth Support
- Education and Training
- Family Support
- Heritage and Information Services
Over 150 years ago the Sisters of Mercy, the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of St Joseph commenced their work in Victoria and established homes for children who were orphaned, destitute or neglected and for mothers who were in need of care and support. Throughout the years, the original model of institutional care evolved into different support services. In 1997, MacKillop was formed as a re-founding of the earlier works providing a range of integrated services to children, young people and their families. This rich history has shaped our vision: To Promote Justice and Foster Hope.
MacKillop to support 2012 National Foster and Kinship Care Conference
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MacKillop Family Services is proud to announce its involvement as a sponsor of the 2012 National Foster and Kinship Care Conference to be held later this year in Melbourne.
The conference, “Strengthening Care 2012: Best Outcomes,” is hosted by the Foster Care Association of Victoria in conjunction with the Australian Foster and Kinship Care Partnership.
Attended by foster, kinship and permanent carers, community service organisations, government and key policy makers from across Australia, the conference’s focus is on strengthening care, relationships and experiences to enable the best outcomes for some of our most vulnerable children.
Strengthening Care 2012: Best Outcomes
19-21 October 2012
Sebel Hotel, Albert Park
For more information or to register please visit www.strengtheningcare2012.com.au
To find out more about becoming a foster carer at MacKillop please call Stephanie on
(03) 9699 9177.
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