'You have to have flexibility': Anglicare reports 70 per cent increase in foster carer demand in Bendigo from 2017 to 2018

Adam Holmes
Updated September 10 2018 - 9:50pm, first published 5:25pm
Cheryle Ludbey has cared for about 30 foster children in five years in Bendigo for varying lengths of time. Her household is one of 106 in Bendigo providing care through Anglicare, but more are needed. Picture: DARREN HOWE
Cheryle Ludbey has cared for about 30 foster children in five years in Bendigo for varying lengths of time. Her household is one of 106 in Bendigo providing care through Anglicare, but more are needed. Picture: DARREN HOWE

ANGLICARE Victoria has reported a 70 per cent increase in the number of requests for foster care placements in Bendigo in just one year.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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