A new campaign urging more Western Australians to consider becoming foster or family carers has officially launched on Monday, July 28 at Yagan Square, kicking off Foster and Family Carers Week.
Now in its third year, the 2025 ‘Become a foster carer – Make a difference to a child’s life’ campaign is focused on clearing up common misconceptions about who can provide care.
You do not need to be married, have children or live in a traditional family household to foster a child.
The campaign aims to show how flexible and rewarding fostering can be, with options like short-term, temporary and short break care available to suit different lifestyles.
It also highlights the powerful impact fostering can have, not only on children in care, but on biological children too, helping build empathy and a stronger sense of community.
More than 3,300 foster and family carers currently support children across WA. This week is about celebrating their vital role and encouraging others to follow in their footsteps.
The campaign will run across social media, YouTube and radio to reach more Western Australians and encourage them to open their hearts and homes.
Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski, who launched the campaign this morning, said fostering is a cause that’s deeply personal.
“Fostering is extremely close to my heart, having grown up with foster siblings throughout my childhood,” she said.
“The Cook Labor Government is encouraging more Western Australians to become a foster or family carer and see firsthand the difference you can make to a child’s life.
“Foster and family carers play a vital role in helping to support some of Western Australia’s most vulnerable children and young people.”
Foster and Family Carers Week runs from July 28 to August 3.
