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ABC
2020 – Children in care left out of decision-making because of case worker overload, study finds
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-02-20/gippsland-children-in-out-of-home-care-care-worker-overload/11979310
2016 – Former foster child works to make life better for kids in care
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-14/woman-grew-foster-system-makes-life-better-kids-care/7088662
Latrobe Valley Express
2021 – Carers Call for Greater Mental Health Support
https://latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/news/2021/09/27/carers-call-for-greater-mental-health-support/
2018 – More Funds for Foster Carers
https://www.latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/story/5772149/more-funds-for-foster-carers/
2018 – Foster Care Frustrations Aired
https://www.latrobevalleyexpress.com.au/story/5299589/foster-care-frustrations-aired/
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Gippsland Times
2022 – Gippsland’s Biggest PJ Day a Hit
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/community/2022/10/03/gippslands-biggest-pj-day-a-hit/
2021 – Foster Care in Crisis
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2021/09/14/foster-care-in-crisis-traumatised-kids-unable-to-access-mental-health-support/
2020 – Growing up as a foster child fuels a passion to help out vulnerable kids in out-of-home care
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/story/6851141/passion-to-out-vulnerable-kids-in-out-of-home-care/
2019 – A Better Life for Foster Kids is seeking help to make this Christmas merrier for children in foster care
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/story/6461333/making-christmas-merrier-for-children-in-foster-care/
2018 – Gala ball to help provide basics for foster children
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/story/5689590/gala-ball-to-help-provide-basics-for-foster-children/
2017 – Finally, a Home to Work From
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/story/4580781/finally-a-home-to-work-from/
2016 – New Home for Foster Children’s Charity
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/story/4095767/new-home-for-foster-childrens-charity/
2016 – Painting the Town Rainbow
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/story/3803042/painting-the-town-rainbow/
TAFE Gippsland
2015 – Federation Training graduate endeavors to provide ‘A Better Life For Foster Kids’
https://www.tafegippsland.edu.au/about_us/mediacentre/2015/federation_training_graduate_endeavors_to_provide_a_better_life_for_foster_kids
WIN News
2022 – Primary Schools Take Part in Gippsland Pyjama Day
Awards
2021 – Wellington Shire, Community Group of the year winner “A Better Life For Foster Kids”
https://www.wellington.vic.gov.au/community/australia-day-awards
2020 – LG Local Legends Heather Baird
https://lglifesgood.com.au/2020-local-legends/heather-baird