“I became a foster carer so I can help more children, even if it is just giving them a safe home for a night or two." Louisa and Ian have provided respite and emergency care for children in need. Louisa said her own Aboriginal culture and heritage helps Indigenous children feel more comfortable in her home and help heal their emotional wounds.
I would encourage people to sign up to be a foster carer because it is a very rewarding thing to do, children are our future,” Louisa said. “I can see that we have helped break the cycle, and if we can help with that, then we can help the next generation. Becoming a carer could be helping all of Australia, not just one child .”