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Nominate to join our Board in 2021

Foster & Kinship Carers Association NT is currently seeking nominations to join our hardworking and dedicated volunteer Board. The Board consists of six (6) Registered Carer Members and four (4) Invited Persons. Each Board member holds their position for a period of two years, with half of the Board being up for nomination each year to allow for continuity and transfer of corporate knowledge.


Board Responsibilities

Working closely with our CEO, the Board is responsible to:

• Set the organisation’s strategic direction with clear goals and objectives

• Ensure policies and procedures are in place for effective governance and risk management

• Provide adequate resources for growth and sustainability 

• Bring ideas to help shape the future of our organisation


As an inclusive organisation, we value and support diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds and actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to ensure voices from across the Territory are represented.


Our Board Members are volunteers who support our organisation with their skills, services and expertise. Reimbursements are provided for reasonable travel and other expenses incurred through their work for Foster & Kinship Carers Association NT. They are required to attend a minimum of 4 board meetings each year. 


Each nominee must be willing to obtain a National Police Clearance and Working With Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card) and provide a recent colour digital image of yourself (head and shoulder - max size 500KB) as part of your nomination.


For further information, please contact our office on 1300 352 268.


Nomination Form - Registered Carer Member

Nomination Form - Invited Person

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