Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia during July.
Image: Two men and one woman stand together under a marquee. All three are wearing pink t-shirts which say 'Be a foster carer. Ask me how.'
This July, 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.
This month we will also be acknowledging NAIDOC Week and getting involved in events across the country. You can find the events Life Without Barriers is hosting or holding stalls at here!
Australia Wide
Multicultural Resources and Online Voice Town Hall
In partnership with a range of organisations, Life Without Barriers and Polaron Language Services have launched more than 45 multilingual translations with information about the referendum and the Voice to Parliament. You are invited to an online community discussion session to learn more about the upcoming Referendum and learn about the resources you can use.
Missed the session? Watch it below!
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 July to 26 July.
Time: 1pm-2pm
Location: 55 Currong Street, North Braddon, Australian Capital Territory.
For more information or to register, visit the Enliven Housing website.
Queensland
Redcliffe Show
The Redcliffe Show is a great event for the whole family with carnival rides, competitions, activities for the kids, entertainment and a range of food stalls. There is something for everyone!
Life Without Barriers staff and foster care ambassadors will have a stall at the event, ready to answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Friday, 30 June - Sunday, 2 July
Time: 9am
Location: Redcliffe Showgrounds, Scarborough Road, Redcliffe, Queensland.
For more information, visit the Redcliffe Show website.
South Australia
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 July
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Online event
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Tasmania
Parkrun
Parkrun is a free, community event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. Parkrun is positive, welcoming, and inclusive, there is no time limit, and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along.
Life Without Barriers staff and foster care ambassadors will have a stall at the South, North and Northwest events, cheering on the runners and answering any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Saturday, 22 July
Time: 9am
Location: To be confirmed.
For more information, visit the Parkrun website.
Image: People visiting the Life Without Barriers stall at PrideFest Moreton Bay.
Foster Care Information Webinar
Are you able to open your home and provide a safe and stable home for children and young people in care? Join our free information session to learn 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: Thursday, 27 July
Time: 7pm
Location: Online event
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Victoria
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 learn 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, 25 July
Time: 6pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: Two women holding a young child. Text reads: Share your world. Be a Foster Carer.
