Thousands of children and families have felt the warmth of our volunteers. From helping in the store, fundraising, becoming a drop off point, or working on a project, volunteers are always needed.

As the backbone of Fostering Hope, volunteers are essential to our success.

Join the Team of Volunteers

Fostering Hope is staffed entirely by volunteers who contribute in many different ways. If you would like to know more about joining our team of community-minded volunteers, please:

  • join our Facebook group; or

  • contact us at: info@fosteringhopeaustralia.org.au

Meet the Board

  • Lorraine Lekias

    Chairperson

    Co-founder of Fostering Hope Australia, Lorraine is a proud parent of 18 and a foster carer for 27 years. Over the years, Lorraine has also been involved in the fostering community in a variety of roles and is greatly respected as a valued source of wisdom, sympathy and advice.

  • Linzi Mooney

    Deputy Chairperson

    Co-founder of Fostering Hope Australia, Linzi has been a foster carer for 18 years and a great supporter of ensuring all children feel cared for and loved. Linzi is kind, hard working and dedicated. She is passionate about strengthening our support of the remote communities. She is humble, generous and an inspiration to many.

  • Teresa Tucker

    Member

    Proud mam of 7 and an experienced foster carer for 16 years, Teresa has been a volunteer with Fostering Hope since the beginning. She makes volunteers and carers feel at ease and welcome with her Irish banter. A Board Member since 2020, Teresa is a bright and welcoming presence with a ready smile welcoming all who visit the shop.

  • Treasurer

    Amanda Watson

    Treasurer

    Amanda is an accountant with over 15 years experience and a loving mother of 3. She joined Fostering Hope in 2019 and handles our finances, grant applications, fundraising and events. Our quiet achiever Amanda is kind and caring and ready to help in a moment’s notice.

  • Naomi Wills

    Naomi Wills

    Secretary

    Having donated and volunteered with Fostering Hope for many years, Naomi joined the Board in 2020. As an experienced Project Manager and IT professional she also brings corporate experience in system improvement and governance.