Murraylands mother Niki Borchardt has had a lifelong commitment to ensuring children experience safety, love and stability to thrive.
In addition to raising their own boys, Niki and her husband have provided a foster home for young people in need of care.
Now she’s a caseworker with ac.care, helping other carers navigate the space and is set to host a serious of talks in the Murraylands, Hills and Fleurieu on what it takes to be a foster carer.
“The rewards have always absolutely outweighed the challenges, knowing that even if you only
cared for a child for a week, you were making a difference,” Niki said.
“With the training and support you receive along the way, it’s well worth doing,” she said, explaining caring opportunities could be matched with people’s lifestyles, from long-term to offering respite at weekends, and with children of ages that match capacity of carer households.
“It’s absolutely worth doing and makes such a difference for children,” she said.
Niki has joined ARN’s Adam and Jennie for a chat on air; listen to her story via this Soundcloud podcast link.
Hear Niki share her story at the upcoming ac.care sessions:
- Victor Harbor Causeway Cafe on the 29th November, 11am – 1pm
- Murray Bridge – St Georges Bakehouse in the Marketplace, Wednesday 4th Dec, 10am – 12pm.
- Oakbank – Karkoo Garden Café, Tuesday 10th Dec, 11am – 1pm.
You can also find out more about foster care by visiting accare.org.au or calling 1300 ACCARE (1300 222 274).
