2024 Part time Carer of the Year – Julie Cairncross
Julie Cairncross, a compassionate and dedicated foster carer, is making a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children in New South Wales. As a short-term carer, Julie provides a safe and nurturing home for children who have faced placement breakdowns, offering them a much-needed refuge during difficult times.
With her trauma-informed approach, Julie is uniquely equipped to understand and address the complex needs of these children. By creating a stable and supportive environment, she helps them heal from past trauma and rebuild their sense of security. With a focus on facilitating a smooth transition to their permanent placements, Julie ensures that these young people have a solid foundation for their future.
Julie’s role extends beyond providing immediate care. She also plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between the child and their permanent carers. Through fostering positive connections and offering guidance, she helps to create strong, lasting bonds between the children and their new carers, laying the foundation for successful long-term relationships.
Her dedication and compassion are nothing short of inspiring, and her work exemplifies the profound difference foster care can make in helping children to thrive.
Julie’s story is a reminder of the powerful impact one person’s love and care can have on a child’s life.