Advertisement

'Our wonderful children, the states wonderful children, deserve so much better' Foster parents disappointed with Budget 2023

A listener emailed into Lunchtime Live to express her frustration with the Budget which she feels is leaving down Foster parents: 'I am writing to you tonight as I am so upset about today's budget. I'm a foster carer and I was so hopeful that this year we would finally get the long overdue increase to our allowance that carers have been begging for for many years now.'

Share this article

12.00 12 Oct 2023


'Our wonderful children, the states wonderful children, deserve so much better' Foster parents disappointed with Budget 2023


Listen to this episode


Share this article

12.00 12 Oct 2023


A listener emailed into Lunchtime Live to express her frustration with the Budget which she feels is leaving down Foster parents: 'I am writing to you tonight as I am so upset about today's budget. I'm a foster carer and I was so hopeful that this year we would finally get the long overdue increase to our allowance that carers have been begging for for many years now.'


Read more about

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Related Episodes

The Pope Vs AI

00:19:44

The Pope Vs AI

Newstalk Daily

00:19:44


How much is your personal data...

00:05:29

How much is your personal data worth to tech companies?

The Hard Shoulder

00:05:29


Cabinet signs off on Occupied...

00:10:15

Cabinet signs off on Occupied Territories Bill - should it include services?

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:15


What impact does weather have...

00:05:27

What impact does weather have on working laws?

The Hard Shoulder

00:05:27