Foster care events

Early Years & School Readiness

In this webinar, the education team has invited early years educators into the conversation to answer your questions about supporting children's learning and development from birth to 5 years.

Neurotypes refer to different patterns of neurological functioning that exist within the human population. Just as we recognise diversity in physical attributes, personalities, and cultures, neurodiversity acknowledges the natural variations in how our brains are wired and function. This webinar will explore the different presentations of ADHD and an understanding that ADHD is not a one-size-fits all experience. The webinar will present strategies for supporting children with ADHD in the classroom.

The 2025 NAIDOC theme celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities and the legacy of our ancestors. This NAIDOC join us for this very special celebration of our Next Generation.

In 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada released a unanimous decision recognising that learning to read is not a privilege, but a basic and essential human right, and that children with learning difficulties had a right to receive the intensive supports and interventions they need to learn to read. This webinar turn these findings to Australia and discuss ‘the science of reading’ providing insight into why all children, particularly those with learning challenges must be supported in an evidence-based way to have reading success.

Screentime is one of the top worries for Australian care givers. This worry is coupled with guilt and confusion as to how to navigate this ever-changing space. This webinar aims to explore Screen time anxieties and support a changing conversation around children and tech use. This webinar will be supported by the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child.

Join us as we pass the mic over to young people as they get ready for the transition from Primary to High School. No questions are off limit as grade 6 students have their questions answered by high school students, addressing their fears, concerns and expectations of making the move from primary to high school.

Children have the right to learn and develop in safe and healthy environments. Protecting children from bullying and working to prevent it in schools and other settings is part of creating safe environments that help children grow and thrive. This webinar will explore how to identify if your child is experiencing bullying, or perhaps exhibiting some bullying behaviours. The webinar will provide tips on talking this through with your child, and how to seek further support where needed.

This webinar will be supported by the team from the Raising Expectation Program an initiative of the Centre for Excellence in Family and Child Welfare Raising Expectations partner with TAFE's and Universities to embed support for students with a care experience. Their work includes building the capacity and confidence of students with a care experience, to provide tailored support to care leavers, strengthening young people in care and care leaver's transitions to post-secondary education. The webinar will explore how we can develop pathway strategies for our young people as they transition beyond school.

Bringing evidence, research and practice together to create a community where every child can thrive.

The ‘Building Caring Communities’ International Conference aims to bring together a diverse group of practitioners, people with lived experience, researchers, policymakers, and advocates who are committed to promoting evidence informed practices and improve client outcomes in the child and family sector.

The theme for the 2025 conference is Leave No Child in Foster and Kinship Care Behind and provides an opportunity for staff and carers to come together to network, learn, and to gain a better understanding of each other's roles.

2nd - 4th May 2025 - Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort, Twin Waters