Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in May.
Image: Robert and Steven sit together at the Life Without Barriers stall.
During May, Life Without Barriers is hosting and supporting in-person and online events. You can connect with our teams and learn more about our services at the events below.
New South Wales
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) Webinar
This free information session is for New South Wales students with disability in years 10 - 12 to learn more about employment support opportunities.
Eduardo, Employment Pathways Coach, will talk to you about NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports and how we can support you on your pathway to employment. This is an interactive session giving you lots of time to ask questions and find out what’s best for you.
Date: Monday, 13 May
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit the Eventbrite registration webpage.
If you are unable to attend and would like us to contact you directly, email us at employmentpathways@lwb.org.au.
Image: A young man with disability works in a cafe with a man behind him supervising. Text: Information Webinar. NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) for young people with disability. Life Without Barriers - logo. Employmentpathways@lwb.org.au.
Queensland
Cuppa in the Communi-tea
This free, accessible, and inclusive event connects residents with different service providers in the local community and council departments and offers technology support, free Wi-Fi, and the chance to borrow some books from the Mobile Library Van.
Drop in, have a cuppa, and chat with the Life Without Barriers team. Our friendly staff and foster carers will be happy to share information and insights into what it's like to be a foster carer in Queensland and answer any questions you might have.
Date: Thursday, 16 May
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Moffatt Park, Elizabeth Street, Aratula, Queensland.
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Date: Tuesday, 21 May
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Scenic Rim Council Forecourt, High Street, Boonah, Queensland.
For more information, visit the Scenic Rim Regional Council website.
Image: Two people dressed as unicorns, standing in front of Story Bridge, holding up 'Become a foster carer' posters.
The Ipswich Show
This year's Ipswich Show will be three days of nonstop entertainment for the whole family, with a massive program of events and activities across the Ipswich Showgrounds.
There is something for everyone, with carnival rides, competitions, activities for the kids, entertainment, and a range of food stalls.
Life Without Barriers' staff and Brisbane foster care ambassadors will have a stall at the event, ready to answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Friday, 17 May – Sunday, 19 May
Time: 9am - 9pm
Location: Ipswich Showgrounds, 81-83 Warwick Road, Ipswich, Queensland.
For more information, visit the Ipswich Show Society website.
Image: Life Without Barriers staff member at a stall, assisting people sitting in front of a stall with an activity.
The Boonah Show
Come down and chat with Life Without Barriers at the Boonah Show!
This is a great event for the whole family, with carnival rides, a sideshow alley, food, and merchandise, the demolition derby, a cavalcade of transport, chainsaw races, a ute muster, a motocross bike challenge, a young farmers challenge, and fireworks!
There is also a celebrity chef competition, a hay stacking competition, a pet parade, and a Lego competition for the kids.
Our friendly staff and foster care ambassadors will have a stall at the event, ready to answer any questions you have about foster care in Boonah.
Date: Friday, 31 May – Saturday, 1 June
Time: 9am - 9pm
Location: Boonah Showgrounds, 8 Melbourne Street, Boonah, Queensland.
For more information, visit the Boonah Show Society website.
South Australia
Foster Care Information Webinar
If you're interested in sharing your home, heart, and time with a child or young person in need, please attend our free information session to learn what it's like to become a foster carer in Adelaide 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, 14 May
Time: 7pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite webpage.
Image: A woman sits on the floor reading to two young people. Text: Share your world. Become a Foster Carer. Life Without Barriers - Logo.
Reconciliation in the West
Reconciliation in the West is a free annual whole-of-community event that promotes Reconciliation. It features free entertainment for all ages, stalls from local service providers and Aboriginal businesses, a free BBQ, and much more!
Date: Thursday, 30 May
Time: 10:30am –2:30pm
Location: Tauondi Aboriginal College, 1 Lipson Street, Port Adelaide, South Australia.
For more information or to register, visit the Facebook event page.
Image: Graphic tile with an orange circle surrounded by colourful dots. Text: Reconciliation in the West. Now more than ever.
Tasmania
Agfest
Come down and chat with Life Without Barriers at Agfest!
Agfest is a multi-award-winning agricultural event organised by Rural Youth Tasmania volunteer members, celebrating the best in Tasmanian farming.
You can find us at site no. 76 to learn about our disability, mental health and foster care services, with current Hobart foster carers and specialist staff available to answer your questions. Our stall is one you won’t want to miss, with fun activities for the kids and handmade art creations from our Disability Art Program available for purchase!
We’ve also teamed up with Ashgrove Cheese again this year to raise community awareness that ‘Tassie Kids Need Foster Carers’. Stop by our tent or the Ashgrove Van to find out more!
Date: Thursday, 2 May – Saturday, 4 May
Time: 8am - 4pm
Location: Quercus Park, 415 Oaks Road, Carrick, Tasmania.
For more information or to book your ticket, visit the Agfest website.
Image: Two young people stand side by side, holding up Eco-Milk from Ashgrove Cheese.
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.
Date: Thursday, 9 May
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Location: Online event
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite webpage.
Image: Two young girls at a sleepover hide under a blanket, smiling at the camera. Text: Share your world. Become a Foster Carer. Life Without Barriers - Logo.
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 attend our free information session to learn what it's like to become a foster carer and whether it's the right fit for you.
Date: Tuesday, 21 May
Time: 6pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite webpage.
Image: Staff and Carer Ambassadors at Life Without Barriers stall during the 2024 Victoria Pride celebration.
Western Australia
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) Webinar
This free information session is for New South Wales students with disability in years 10 - 12 to learn more about employment support opportunities.
Our WA Employment Pathways Coach, will talk to you about NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports and how we can support you on your pathway to employment. This is an interactive session giving you lots of time to ask questions and find out what’s best for you.
Date: Monday, 13 May
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit the Eventbrite webpage.
If you are unable to attend and would like us to contact you directly, email us at employmentpathways@lwb.org.au.
