Carer responsibilities

As a carer it is your responsibility to provide

• a caring, safe and normal home life
• emotional care where children feel cared for and valued
• education, training and employment opportunities for children
• support to engage in physical activity and recreation
• encouragement of learning and achievement
• positive guidance to manage pain based behaviours
• health and therapeutic services
• support to maintain family relationships
• a positive view of children's families and significant others

You are also responsible for

• ensuring information is kept confidential
• being an active member of the care team
• assisting in Life Story Work
• safeguarding children's records and property
• providing care appropriate to any special needs

We will provide you with more information about standards of care in your state or territory and roles and responsibilities for carers .