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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/
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Gippsland Times
2023 – A step in the right direction
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2023/04/05/a-step-in-the-right-direction/?fbclid=IwAR0mXwrORBXS7cxP6Gt6nmKnnnABGg1vT9O3Imom_AJ4CJa7I3CdhPh_cYo
2023 – Foster care gala
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2023/03/23/foster-care-gala/
2022 – Gippsland’s Biggest PJ Day a Hit
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/community/2022/10/03/gippslands-biggest-pj-day-a-hit/
2022 – Sale College makes generous donation to help kids
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2022/12/07/sale-college-makes-generous-donation-to-help-kids/
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 – Passion to out vulnerable kids in out-of-home care
https://www.gippslandtimes.com.au/news/2020/07/27/passion-to-out-vulnerable-kids-in-out-of-home-care/
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
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