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It takes a village to raise a child, and your hands, heart, and time can make all the difference.

Imagine this…

Every year, thousands of children in Victoria are placed into out-of-home care. In 2019–20 alone, 14,947 children were in care, and 5,494 were newly admitted that year, most of them for the very first time.

Behind every one of those numbers is a child whose world has changed overnight and a carer doing their best to support them, often with very little notice or help.

At A Better Life For Foster Kids, we believe in showing up for both.
And with your help, we can do even more.

Whether you have an hour, a week, a creative gift, or a workplace full of energy, there’s a place for you in our community of care.

Volunteer Your Time

Our work is powered by people just like you, generous souls who want to help children feel seen, safe and supported in their hardest moments.

Here’s how you can get involved:

📦 Help With Crisis Case Packing & Sorting

We regularly need volunteers to sort, pack and prepare Crisis Cases at our base in the Sale Memorial Hall. Whether you’re folding tiny clothes, assembling toiletry kits, or helping us organise our storage, every task you do brings a child closer to comfort.

🏡 Run a Crisis Case Depot

Do you have a dry, lockable space and want to support carers in your community? You could help by hosting a local Crisis Case Depot, where carers can come and pick up the essentials they need. Let us know where you’re based, and we’ll let you know if we’re looking for a depot in your area.

📣 Lend Your Skills Behind the Scenes

Are you great with social media, websites or grant writing? We’d love your help! Behind-the-scenes support keeps our organisation running smoothly and helps us reach even more children and carers in need.

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Want to Get Involved?

Whether you’re ready to volunteer, host a fundraiser, or simply want to learn more about how you can help, we’d love to hear from you.

A Little Love Letter

Volunteering with ABLFFK reminded me how powerful small acts of kindness can be. Packing those Crisis Cases made me feel like I was helping carry a child through their first night in care.

– Volunteer, Sale VIC

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Other Support

Make Something Meaningful

There’s something extra special about a handmade gift and the children who receive our Crisis Cases feel it too. If you can sew, knit or crochet, we’re always grateful for:

Donate New or Pre-loved Essentials

We’re always in need of quality clothing, baby supplies, toiletries, and furniture for our Crisis Cases and Housing Transition Packages. If you’re doing a clean-out or want to organise a donation drive, your items could bring comfort and dignity to a child in care.

Host a Fundraiser or Awareness Event

Want to make a big impact in your workplace, school or community group? Hosting a fundraiser is a wonderful way to raise awareness about the realities children in care face, and raise funds that help us keep going.

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Want to Meet the People Behind the Magic?

Behind every packed Crisis Case, every fundraiser, and every knitted blanket is a passionate community of volunteers who give their time, skills and heart to make life a little brighter for kids in care. Come and meet the incredible humans making it happen.

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(+61) 0412 154 424

heather@abetterlifeforfosterkids.org.au