Good for you! Your interest is the first step in a journey full of challenge and reward.

Out-of-home care is incredibly diverse across Australia, and the needs are great for every kind of carer. Some people sign up knowing exactly the kind of care they’re interested in – others will work that out along the journey. You don’t need to know what kind of care will work for you prior to applying – things will become clearer the more you find out along the application and training process.

Just to give you an idea of the kind of areas you can consider, out-of-home care ranges dramatically but covers the following types of care: