Formal Relative, Kinship and Grandparent Carers in Queensland
If you have a reason to suspect a child in Queensland is experiencing harm, or is at risk of experiencing harm, call your local Regional Intake Service during normal business hours, or call the Child Safety After Hours Service Centre (1800 177 135) at other times.
The internet is a useful source of information for out-of-home carers. This page contains links to Commonwealth, state and territory, and non-government information, supports and services that may be useful to you.
Go to National Support and Services to find out what Commonwealth and non-government support you may be eligible for.
Find the answer to Frequently Asked Questions about Australian Government support.
Queensland Government reimbursements, information and services for formal relative, kinship or grandparent carers
Legal Information and Assistance
Information to help you raise the children and young people in your care
- Parentline QLD – Call 1300 30 1300 for support, counselling and parent education for the cost of a local call, from 8am to 10pm seven days a week.
- Foster and Kinship Care Support Line – Call 1300 729 309 for after-hours counselling support and practical information in relation to caring for children in care.
- Raising a Grandchild – Information for grandparents who are raising their grandchildren in Australia.
Information for children and young people in care
- Kids Space – A child-friendly informative website from the Queensland Commission for Children, Young People and Child Guardian.
- CREATE – Click here to find out about services and support for children in care, including about how to get an Entering Care Kit.
Carer supports
- Foster Care Association of Queensland – The state body representing foster and kinship carers in Queensland.
- Peakcare – This organisation is the peak body for child protection services, including foster and kinship care services, in Queensland.
- Council of the Aging (COTA) QLD – This is the Queensland branch of an organisation that works to help older Australians.
- Grandparent Support Groups – Find out about grandparent support groups in your local area.
- MyTime for Grandparents - MyTime for Grandparents is a national network of peer support groups for grandparent carers who are the full-time carers of their grandchildren aged up to 18 years. Find out more about the groups and if there is one near you.
Promoting the rights of children and young people who aren’t living with their parents
Information for Indigenous carers and carers of Indigenous children and young people
- QATSICPP– A non-government Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak body for child protection services, working for a better future and outcomes for our children.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Queensland – A community-based organisation established to provide culturally appropriate legal advice for Indigenous people across Queensland.