Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia during April.
Image: A group of Life Without Barriers staff members standing at a stall.
This April, Life Without Barriers is hosting and supporting a number of in-person and online events. You can connect with our teams and learn more about our services at the events below.
Queensland
Unity Day
Unity Day provides a one-stop shop for members of the community to explore and experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures first-hand.
The event offers a range of activities that cater to both adults and children, including cultural activities, market stalls featuring handmade arts and crafts by local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs as well amusement rides, entertainment and access to a variety of informative stall providers.
Join Life Without Barriers at Kari’s Community Unity Event and enjoy this opportunity to come together and celebrate and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
Date: Wednesday, 5 April
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium, 296 Nerang Broadbeach Road, Carrara, Queensland.
For more information, visit the Kari Foundation website.
Image: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people wearing white body paint and black, yellow and red clothing stand in a line. Circles and dots decorate the top of the image. Text reads: Unity Day. 5 April. Carrara Indoor Sports Stadium.
White Ridge Farm Pop-Up
Come down to White Ridge Farm and chat with Amy Donnelly, Carer Recruitment & Engagement Officer, about all things foster care!
Amy can talk you through the different types of care, the application and assessment process, the roles and responsibilities of being a foster carer and the support we provide at Life Without Barriers.
Date: Friday, 14 February
Time: 9am - 3pm
Location: 130 Hamilton Road, Elimbah, Queensland.
Victoria
Foster Care Information Webinar
Learn everything you need to know about foster care at our free online information session.
During the session, we will cover the different types of care, the application and assessment process, the roles and responsibilities of being a foster carer and the support you will receive from Life Without Barriers. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session.
Date: Tuesday, 18 April
Time: 8pm
Location: Online event
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Take our self-assessment quiz today to learn more about how fostering might work for you.
Image: A woman with a young girl on her back. Both are smiling. Text reads: Share your world. Become a foster carer.
Australian Capital Territory
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) at the Enliven Housing Open Day
Located in Canberra, these apartments are generous in size, feature high-quality NDIS inclusions, and are ready for Assistive Technology. All of the apartments are also pet-friendly!
Make sure you book an appointment to attend one of the open days and view these spacious two-bedroom apartments. Life Without Barriers will be onsite alongside Enliven Housing on the day to answer any questions you have about the accommodation.
Date: Every Wednesday from 5 April to 22 April.
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: North Braddon, Australian Capital Territory.
For more information or to register, visit the Enliven Housing website.
South Australia
Foster Care Information Webinar
Across South Australia, we have an urgent need for more foster carers to offer long-term stable homes, short-term emergency care or weekend respite care for children, teenagers or siblings who are unable to live safely with their families.
Join our free online information session to learn everything you need to know about becoming a foster carer.
During the session, we will cover the different types of care, the application and assessment process, the roles and responsibilities of being a foster carer and the support you will receive from Life Without Barriers. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session.
Date: Tuesday, 18 April
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Online event
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Visit our foster care webpage to learn more about becoming a foster carer.
Image: Two women holding a young child. Text reads: Share your world. Be a Foster Carer.
New South Wales
Foster Care Information Webinar
If you're interested in sharing your home, heart and time with a child or young person in need, please join our free live webinar to find out exactly what's involved in becoming a foster carer and whether it's the right fit for you.
During the session, we will cover the different types of care, the application and assessment process, the roles and responsibilities of being a foster carer and the support you will receive from Life Without Barriers. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session.
Date: Tuesday, 18 April
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online event
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
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