Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia in November.
Image: A staff member sits at a Life Without Barriers stall, wearing a pink 'Be a Foster Carer' t-shirt.
During November, 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.
Australia-wide
Education Webinar: Raising Expectations
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 partners with TAFEs and universities to embed support for students with care experience. Their work includes building the capacity and confidence of students with a care experience to provide tailored support to care leavers, strengthening their transitions into post-secondary education.
This webinar will explore how we can develop pathway strategies for young people as they transition beyond school.
Date: Wednesday, 5 November
Time: 12pm - 1pm AEDT
Location: Online.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Want to ask our educators a question? Click this link.
Image: A teenage girl stands between two people at a park, smiling at the camera. Text: Education webinar: Raising Expectations.
Understanding Forced Marriage Webinar
Gain practical insights to understand and act on forced marriage. This free and dynamic online session brings together specialists from government, NGOs, law enforcement and community to unpack the realities of forced marriage in Western Australia and what you can do to prevent it.
Through a powerful keynote, a practical panel discussion, several real-world case studies, and an interactive Q&A, you’ll gain:
Clarity on how forced marriage presents.
Tools to identify warning signs early.
Practical strategies for responding and preventing.
Whether you’re new to the issue or looking to strengthen your organisation’s approach, this is your chance to connect, learn, and lead change.
Date: Thursday, 13 November
Time: 12pm – 2pm AWST or 3pm – 5pm AEDT
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit the registration webpage.
Image: A woman stands at a window with her back to the camera. Text: November 13th 2025. 12-2pm AWST. 3-5pm AEDT. Life Without Barriers - Logo. UWA - Logo. Government of Western Australia Department of Health - Logo. Anti-Slavery Australia - Logo. AFP - Logo. The Salvation Army - Logo.
Discreet and personalised support is always available. Our trauma-informed, integrated forced marriage support services include access to emergency accommodation, dedicated legal and financial advice and personalised counselling.
Visit the Forced Marriage Support Services webpage or call 1800 403 213 to learn more.
Education Webinar: Bullying
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 be supported by Matt Purcell, the founder of Social Kung Fu, whose mission is the support students with communication skills that will help them survive and thrive at school.
Date: Wednesday, 19 November
Time: 12pm - 1pm AEDT
Location: Online.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: A teenage boy sits at his desk in his bedroom, talking to his father. Text: Education webinar: Bullying.
New South Wales
Light up the Lake - The Lakes Festival
The Lakes Festival is celebrating its tenth year! This popular annual event brings locals and visitors together to enjoy exciting family-friendly activities, cultural and educational programs hosted by local organisations and businesses.
Dive into a world of fun activities, live music, roving performers, community stalls and mouth-watering eats from some of the region’s favourite food trucks. There are also plenty of activities for the kids from crafty fun like painting nature-themed pebbles and building colourful windmills, to face painting and messy play.
Life Without Barriers staff and foster care ambassadors will have a stall at this event, ready to answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Saturday 8 November
Time: 4pm – 9pm
Location: 46 Marine Parade, The Entrance, New South Wales.
For more information or to register, visit the Love Central Coast website.
ASID 2025 Conference: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future
Life Without Barriers is proud to sponsor the 2025 ASID conference, an event that brings together researchers, policymakers, service providers, practitioners, families, carers, and people with intellectual disability. The conference provides a valuable platform to share new research, explore ideas, and discuss emerging developments in disability services and policy.
Our team will be presenting on:
Housing: From vacancy management to person-led living – a practical approach to enhancing choice, voice, and living arrangements for people with disability with Rainbow Yuen, Professional Learning Specialist, and Cat Lancaster, Executive Director Innovation and Practice Excellence.
Relationships: Relationships, intimacy and sexuality – core to the human experience with Jacqui Astolfi, Manager, National Hubs and Projects, Disability and Mental Health.
Leanne Johnson, Deputy Chief Executive, Disability and Mental Health, will also take part in a panel discussion exploring key policy issues affecting people with intellectual disability.
Join us at the Conference to hear from international and local experts, take part in workshops and sessions, and connect with others passionate about improving outcomes for people with disability.
Date: Wednesday, 12 November – Friday, 14 November
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Aerial Function Centre, Sydney, New South Wales.
For more information or to register, visit the ASID Conference website.
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National Foster and Kinship Care Conference
Join Life Without Barriers at the National Kinship, Permanent and Foster Care Conference!
This year the theme is 'Empowering Carers to Transform Lives', providing delegates with valuable insights from leading experts, the opportunity to participate in practical workshops and connect with other carers to share experiences and best practices.
We are proud sponsors of this year’s conference and will be presenting on a number of topics including, co-designing the foster care journey with diverse expertise and evidence, and young people's reflections on living in care, hosted in partnership with our youth advisory group members.
We look forward to coming together with our sector and community leaders to have important conversations about the roles we all play in supporting and protecting young people in care. You will also see our friendly Foster Care team and ambassadors there!
Date: Friday, 28 November – Sunday, 30 November
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Club Central Hurstville, 2 Crofts Ave, Hurstville, New South Wales.
For more information or to register, visit the Adopt Change website.
Image: A foster family stand in a field at sunset, holding their hands up in the air. Text: Empowering carers to transform lives. National Foster and Kinship Care Conference. 28-30 Nov 2025. Sydney.
Queensland
Moreton Bay Eco Fest
The Moreton Bay Eco Fest is a fun family event promoting sustainability and eco-friendly lifestyle ideas. Join leading sustainability experts, community organisations, foodies, green-thumbs, conservationists and more, who will share practical tips on how to live more sustainably.
Festival goers will be treated to heaps of fun activities and entertainment throughout the day with a jam-packed line up on the main stage.
We will have a stall at the festival, and our friendly staff will be available to answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Sunday, 9 November
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: UniSC Moreton Bay, 1 Moreton Parade, Petrie, Queensland.
For more information, visit the What's On Moreton Bay website.
Newport Christmas Twilight Market
Boasting over 50 market stalls, a coffee van, local fresh produce, food trucks, live music and free face painting for children, the Newport Christmas Market will be a fun filled morning where you can wander around and enjoy the talents of the local community!
We will have a stall at the market, and our friendly staff will be available to answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Saturday, 22 November
Time: 12pm - 6pm
Location: Endeavour Park, Newport, Queensland.
For more information, visit the What's On Moreton Bay website.
Image: A group of people sitting on a picnic blanket, wearing santa hats. Text: Newport Christmas Twilight Market.
National Disability Services Executive Leaders Conference
The NDS Executive Leaders Conference brings together senior leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the disability sector to share ideas and shape the future of disability services, focusing on collaboration, innovation, and advocacy.
This year’s theme, 'Collaborating for Quality,' explores what quality really means in disability services and how we can work together to achieve it.
Across the conference, attendees will hear from leading voices in the sector, connect with peers and policymakers, and take part in timely discussions on reform and the future of the sector. Life Without Barriers Deputy Chief Executive Disability and Mental Health Leanne Johnson, will join the panel 'What makes a quality provider? Putting the evidence into action,' exploring how evidence-based approaches can be embedded in practice.
Date: Monday, 24 November – Tuesday, 25 November
Time: 9am – 5pm
Location: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland.
For more information or to register, visit the NDS website.
Image: A white bubble on a multicoloured background. Text: NDS 2025 Executive Leaders Conference. Collaborating for Quality. 24-25 Nov. Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre.
South Australia
Maitland Community Connections Day
Come along to the Maitland Community Connections Day, a free event open to all!
This event will include stalls hosted by service providers in the local community, industry demonstrations, guest speakers and a free BBQ.
Life Without Barriers is hosting a stall at the event, and our friendly staff will be available to answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Wednesday, 19 November
Time: 9:30am – 2pm
Location: Maitland Town Hall, 7 Robert Street, Maitland, Queensland.
For more information, contact Megan Williams at megan.williams@joblinkplus.com.au.
Adelaide Picnic in the Park
Come along to Picnic in the Park! This fabulous community event, presented by Feast Festival, is a great day out for friends and family. Explore artisan market stalls, community information villages, the petting zoo and more while enjoying live entertainment and a variety of cuisines from local food vendors.
We will have a stall at the market, and our friendly staff will be available to discuss our services and answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Saturday, 22 November
Time: 11am - 9pm
Location: Whitmore Square, Adelaide, South Australia.
For more information or to register, visit the Feast Picnic in the Park website.
Image: Graphic banner with icons of clouds and trees and a collage of performers in the centre. Text: Feast Festival Picnic in the Park. Whitemore Square. Sat 22 Nov 11am-9pm. New home! Up late! Totally Free!
Foster Care Information Webinar
If you live in South Australia and are interested in sharing your home, heart and time with a child or young person in need, please join our free information session to learn what's involved in becoming a foster or kinship 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 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 November
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: A young boy with curly red hair smiles at the camera. Text: Share your world. Become a foster carer.
Semaphore Street Fair
Come along to the annual Semaphore Street Fair! This free, family-friendly event is full of fun and entertainment, with activities, performers, and a large array of stalls to explore.
Life Without Barriers will have a stall at the Street Fair and our friendly staff will be ready to chat with you about all things foster care.
Date: Sunday, 30 November
Time: 10am - 5pm
Location: Semaphore Foreshore, from the Esplanade to Swan Terrace, Semaphore Road, Adelaide, South Australia.
For more information or to register, visit the Semaphore Street Fair website.
Image: Graphic banner with blue, green and orange flags and text on a blue background: Semaphore Street Fair.
Victoria
Foster Care Information Webinar
If you live in Victoria and are interested in sharing your home, heart and time with a child or young person in need, please join our free information session to learn what's involved in becoming a foster or kinship 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 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 November
Time: 6pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: A foster care family sitting together in a lounge room. Text: Foster care information session. Share your world.
Social Football with Dynamo Melbourne Football Club
Life Without Barriers has partnered with Dynamo Melbourne Football Club to run Social Football Sessions!
These sessions aim to provide people from diverse backgrounds, including refugees and migrants a chance to play, connect, and feel at home in Melbourne, with a focus on building skills, confidence, and connections.
By working together, we aim to strengthen bonds within our local community and create spaces where everyone feels welcome and supported.
Date: Every Tuesday night!
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: JJ Holland Park (next to South Kensington Train Station), Kensington, Victoria.
For more information, contact Justin Lehmann, Regional Operations Manager, justin.lehmann@lwb.org.au or 0459 848 104.
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Image: Three Dynamo Melbourne FC players; Jack, Joshua and Sebastián, holding up t-shirts with the Life Without Barriers logo on them.
Western Australia
Kalgoorlie Rotary Market
Bring your friends and family, there’s something for everyone at the Kalgoorlie Rotary Market! Browse stalls from talented local creatives, micro businesses, plant producers, handmade artisans, and more. Grab a bite from the Kalgoorlie Rotary BBQ and enjoy a drink while you stroll through the market.
Make sure you stop by the Life Without Barriers stall, where our friendly staff and foster care ambassadors will be ready to answer your questions and chat all things foster care.
Date: Sunday, 2 November
Time: 9am – 12:30pm
Location: Centennial Park Great Eastern Highway, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
For more information, visit the Kalgoorlie Rotary Markets Facebook page.
Bridgetown Show
The Bridgetown Show is a country show with lots to see and entertainment for the whole family.
There is something for everyone, with competitions, educational displays, local business exhibits, delicious food stalls, animals of all shapes and sizes, and thrilling rides!
Life Without Barriers staff and foster care ambassadors will have a stall at this event, ready to answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Saturday, 22 November
Time: 9am – 9pm
Location: 38 Peninsula Road, Bridgetown, Western Australia.
For more information, visit the Bridgetown Show website.
Image: Graphic banner with a green background and paintings of native flora and fauna. Text: Bridgetown Show. 22nd November 2025. 9am - 9pm. Theme: Wild Wonders. Exploring native flora and fauna.
Pride Fairday – Pride WA's Pride Festival
Fairday is for everyone from clubs to craft, kids to elders, queers to allies. It’s all about celebrating LGBTQIA+ community and supporting queer vendors. With all the usual events from the Pride Dog Show, Bake Off and on-stage entertainment throughout the day, it’s sure to be a fun-filled community event.
Life Without Barriers' staff and foster care ambassadors will be hosting a stall at this inclusive event, celebrating the queer community and available to answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Sunday, 23 November
Time: 10am – 8pm
Location: Supreme Court Gardens, Perth, Western Australia.
For more information, visit the Pride WA website.
Image: Three individuals wearing purple Pride WA t-shirts and holding pride flags.
Life Without Barriers welcomes all those of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics to join our organisation. We value our diverse community of foster carers and we're proud to be a workplace that fosters inclusive practices and celebrates diversity by taking part in pride events and amplifying the voices of the LGBTQIA+ community.
If you’re interested in joining our growing network of LGBTQIA+ foster carers, get in touch with our team today at 1300 592 227 or carers@lwb.org.au.
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's Christmas Street Party
Bring your holiday spirit and come along to the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's Christmas Street Party for some festive family fun!
This family-friendly event is packed to the brim with themed activities, on-stage entertainment, local performers, arts and crafts, food zone and much more.
Our friendly Foster Care team are hosting a stall at the Christmas party, and will be available to answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Sunday, 30 November
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Location: Burt Street, Hamilton Street and Loopline Park, Boulder, Western Australia.
For more information, visit the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder website.
Image: Graphic banner with an orange background and icons of presents, candy canes and a stars. Text: City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. Christmas Street Party.
