Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia this November.
Image: Life Without Barriers staff and carers march together in Brisbane, holding a sign with the Pride flag and text 'We love our Foster Carers!' on it.
During November, 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.
Australia Wide
The Stride Series - Making Good Trouble: Let's Talk About Sex - Information Webinar
Join us as we explore sexual safety and abuse prevention for young people.
In this webinar, we explore sexual safety and abuse prevention for young people with Amanda Paton, Deputy Director Australian Centre for Child Protection, Mark Robertson, CEO One Vision Productions, alongside a Youth Representative from NAPCAN, and Melinda Clarke, Manager Child Safe Organisation Life Without Barriers.
Date: Tuesday, 28 November
Time: 1pm - 2pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit the Zoom registration page.
New South Wales
Care Expo Sydney
Care Expo Sydney brings together a diverse range of community services, businesses and organisations from the support, health, and care industries.
We will have a stall at the event, sharing information about foster care, our disability services, and employment opportunities at Life Without Barriers. Our friendly staff will be available to answer your questions and can provide you with important advice specific to your needs and help guide you on your journey.
Date: Friday, 10 November – Saturday, 11 November
Time: 9am
Location: 14 Darling Drive, Darling Harbour, New South Wales.
For more information or to register, visit the Care Expo Sydney website.
Image: Two Life Without Barriers employees assisting people at a stall in an Expo.
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) - Information Webinar
This free information session is for New South Wales students with disability in years 10 - 12 to learn more about employment support opportunities.
Meet our Employment Pathway Coaches, who will talk you through a whole range of employment pathway options. This is an interactive session giving you lots of time to ask questions and find out what’s best for you.
Date: Monday, 20 November
Time: 5pm – 6pm
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 employmentservices@lwb.org.au.
Image: Graphic with a light blue background. Text: School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). Information Webinar, Employment pathway coach Eduardo will talk to you about NDIS School Leaver Employments Supports and how we can help you on your pathway to employment. NSW, 2o November 2023. Below the text is an image of Eduardo. Top right corner - Life Without Barriers Logo.
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, 21 November
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Queensland
Bowls Queensland State Finals
Life Without Barriers is proud to sponsor Bowls Queensland's 2023 State Finals. We invite you to join this exciting event, whether in person to cheer on the finalists or via the live stream to catch all the action from home.
Life Without Barriers staff will be at the event, cheering on the players and answering any questions you have about our career opportunities and aged care services.
Date: Saturday, 11 November - Sunday, 12 November
Time: 8:30am – 5pm
Location: Capalaba Sports Bowls Club, 113 Ney Rd, Capalaba, Queensland.
For more information, visit the Bowls Queensland website.
Image: Graphic with two photos of two bowls club teams. Text: State 8 A-Side Finals. Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 November 2023. Played at Capalaba Sports Club. Each day will be live-streamed on Bowls QLD Website, YouTube and Facebook. Bowls Queensland - logo. Life Without Barriers - logo.
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 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. Our experienced team and a local foster carer will talk you through the process and answer any questions you have - no matter how big or small!
Date: Wednesday, 15 November
Time: 7pm – 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 child sits on a swing. Text: Foster Care Information Session. Life Without Barriers.
Transition to Adulthood: Party in the Park
Transition to Adulthood (T2A) Month is held in November each year to highlight the needs of young people in Queensland as they make the journey from out-of-home care to adulthood.
Ipswich community organisations and government departments are holding an event with information stalls for young people transitioning from out-of-home care to independent living.
Next Step Plus and Life Without Barriers Child, Youth and Family staff will be attending alongside partner agencies from the region, sharing information and answering your questions about the support available for young people in care.
Date: Thursday, 16 November
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Location: Nicholas Street Precinct, Nicholas Street, Ipswich, Queensland.
For more information or to register, visit the Create Your Future website.
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 all the information and insights into what it's like to be a foster carer and to answer any questions you might have.
Date: Thursday, 16 November
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Kalbar Civic Centre Park, 80 George Street, Kalbar, Queensland.
For more information or to register, visit the Scenic Rim Regional Council website.
South Australia
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 sports hub and more while enjoying 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 disability and mental health services and answer any questions you have about foster care.
Date: Sunday, 5 November
Time: 11am - 7pm
Location: Rundle Park, Adelaide, South Australia.
For more information or to register, visit the Feast Picnic in the Park website.
Image: Four staff members at the Life Without Barriers stall at Picnic in the Park.
Southern Community Showcase
Join Life Without Barriers at the Southern Community Showcase!
This family-friendly event is a great opportunity for the community to collect information on a diverse range of services available within the southern suburbs of Adelaide. This free event will have something for everyone, including fun activities and programs, craft stalls, information stalls, food trucks, and a barbecue.
Date: Sunday, 12 November
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Lonsdale Football Club Oval, Sheriffs Road, Morphett Vale, South Australia.
For more information or to register, visit the Facebook event page.
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. If you’re interested in becoming a foster carer, 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: Tuesday, 21 November
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: A child rides a bike. Text: Foster Care Information Session. Life Without Barriers.
Tasmania
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, 9 November
Time: 7pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Victoria
Foster Care Information Webinars
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.
Session 1
Date: Friday, 3 November
Time: 12:30pm
Location: Online event.
Register via our
Session 2
Date: Tuesday, 21 November
Time: 6pm
Location: Online event.
Register via our Eventbrite registration webpage
Image: A child sits against a tree, reading a book. Text: Foster Care Information Session. Life Without Barriers.
OUT in the OPEN Festival - Carnival Day
OUT in the OPEN is Greater Shepparton’s Festival celebrating LGBTIQA+ pride and community diversity. Bring your friends and family along to Carnival Day at Queens Gardens to wander through the stalls and markets and enjoy live music, entertainment, food and the immersive Queer Museum! Come visit the Life Without Barriers stall for a chat about all things foster care. Our friendly staff and foster carers will be happy to share all the information and insights into what it's like to be a foster carer and to answer any questions you might have.
Date: Saturday, 18 November
Time: 10:30am - 3:30pm
Location: Queens Gardens, corner of Wyndham Street and Nixon Street, Shepparton, Victoria.
For more information or to register, visit the Out in the Open Festival website.
Image: Black and white photo of a person applying eye shadow with a colourful circular graphic and text that states: these are the days of our lives. 10-19 November 2023. Save the date. OUT in the OPEN festival - logo.
The Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability Conference
Life Without Barriers is proud to again sponsor the ASID conference, which brings together a diverse range of researchers, policymakers, service providers, practitioners across the disability sector with families and carers, and people with intellectual disability to share research and initiatives.
Come along to the conference to access keynotes, workshops, and sessions, with opportunities to network and hear about international, national, and local research and other initiatives.
Date: Thursday, 23 November
Time: 12pm – 5:30pm
Location: The Crown Promenade Melbourne, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank, Victoria.
For more information or to register, visit the ASID Conference website.
Image: Graphic tile with a colourful painting in the background. Text: ASID 2023 Conference. 22-24 November 2023. Crown Promenade Hotel, Melbourne. Valuing different perspectives. www./asidconference.com.au.
Western Australia
Spectrum Space Symposium
Taking place across one and a half days, the Spectrum Space Symposium is a unique annual event in Western Australia, featuring inspiring local and national thought leaders, including those with lived experience. Presentations will include keynote and breakout sessions on various topics designed to inform, inspire, and engage.
Connect with speakers, local service providers, and educators, and network with people with diverse experiences and expertise, all in one place.
We will have a stall at the event, sharing information about our disability services. Our friendly staff will be available to answer your questions and can provide you with important advice specific to your needs and help guide you on your journey.
Date: Friday, 3 November
Time: 8am
Location: Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, Western Australia.
For more information or to register, visit the Spectrum Space website.
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, 28 November
Time: 7pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: Two children stand on play equipment. Text reads: Share your world. Become a foster carer.
