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23.01.2022 We welcome Denice Kickett (nee Wilkes/Wilak) Muminbulah Wilak (Spirit of the Land) - as our new Cultural Lead at Key Assets Victoria https://keyassets.com.au/denice-kickett-key-assets-cultura/

19.01.2022 The dates for the next Queensland Murri Carnival have been announced! The 2020 event, originally scheduled to run last September, will instead take place at the home of the Redcliffe Dolphins from January 18-23, 2021. Sanctioned by the QRL, the carnival is about more than just the game of rugby league and places a major focus on health, vocation and education.... The event is supported by the Arthur Beetson Foundation, Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council, Deadly Choices and Queensland Rugby League. As per previous years, the carnival will be a smoke, drug, alcohol and sugar-free event. EVENT DETAILS: Date: Monday, 18 January - Tuesday, 19 January 2021 Location: Redcliffe's Dolphin Stadium - Klinger Rd & Ashmore Rd, Redcliffe Murri Carnival - Abf/DC For more information please visit: https://murrirugbyleague.net/

19.01.2022 Get to know Jon Tapau, our Key Assets QLD Cultural Practice Lead Proud Kallali (Thargomindah), Bitjara (Springsure) and Komet (Murray Island, Eastern Torres Strait) Aboriginal man. This morning Community Services Industry Alliance Ltd hosted an online NAIDOC Week celebration bringing together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from across the Community Services Industry for exciting and important conversations. Together we explored insights into what NAIDOC Week... and the theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ means to them as active community members, and dedicated community service practitioners. Huge thanks to the panellists: Brooke Prentis Proud Wakka Wakka Woman, CEO of Common Grance and CSIA Board Member Cassie Brophy, Regional Coordinator, Boosting Local Care Workforce, CSIA A proud Aboriginal descendant of the YIR YORANT people, Traditional owners of the Edward River/ Cape York Peninsular region in Far North Queensland. Julie Allen, Senior Sector Capacity Officer, QCOSS Proud Palawa Aboriginal woman with ancestry deeply embedded in Aboriginal cultural history from Northern Tasmania We here at Key Assets continue to participate and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, through National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week, both externally and internally. Wherever you live in Australia, you can take part in NAIDOC Week celebrations. To learn more about NAIDOC Week, visit https://www.naidoc.org.au . . . #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NationalNAIDOC

17.01.2022 We all have a responsibility to stop the violence. 16 Days in WA draws inspiration from the global movement for 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence to drive a change in culture, behaviour and attitudes that lead to violence against women and their children. #16DaysinWA #StopTheViolence

16.01.2022 Congratulations to Bronwyn Sheehan, CEO of The Pyjama Foundation who has received the honourable Medal of the Order of Australia. The Pyjama Foundation provide children in foster care the opportunity to change the direction of their lives with learning, life skills and confidence. Through the Love of Learning program, volunteers called ‘Pyjama Angels’ are recruited, screened, trained and then matched with a child in care and spend time with them once a week, focusing on learning-based activities. Pyjama Angels read books aloud with their child, play educational games and help children with their homework. Most importantly, the volunteers give foster children a chance to reach their life potential. An amazing woman doing amazing things for children in care

15.01.2022 What kind of bunny can’t hop? A chocolate one! I’m sure you are well aware from the chocolate bunnies and hot cross buns crowding your supermarkets, and the extra two days off work, that it’s Easter! From all of us here at Key Assets, we would like to wish you a very Happy Easter!... Easter is a great excuse to slow down and relax with your family. It’s a time to spend together and potentially eat a little more chocolate than planned. For our dairy free and sugar free friends out there, see a list of great Easter crafts here: https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/easter-crafts-for-kids/ Do you have any Easter craft ideas? We’d love to hear them! Enjoy your long weekend and the beginning of the school holidays!

12.01.2022 Congratulations to our 2021 Australian of the year, Grace Tame - Sexual assault survivor and advocate. "Grace has demonstrated extraordinary courage, using her voice to push for legal reform and raise public awareness about the impacts of sexual violence," the Australian of the Year awards panel said in a statement #LetHerSpeak #australianoftheyear #youareamazing https://www.theguardian.com//tasmanian-sexual-assault-surv

12.01.2022 As part of our commitment to respecting the diversity of our workforce and the children and families we serve, we are supporting them in choosing how they wish to recognise Australia Day. Through staff and community engagement, First Nations people have expressed to us how proud they are to be Australian but feel strongly that the 26 January holds a different meaning and significance - highlighting the historical and cultural challenges faced by their communities since the E...uropean settlement. So we will support our employees wishing to recognise an alternative public holiday to 26 January. One of the great things about Australia is our diversity, tolerance and democratic right to an opinion and to freely and safely express our beliefs. We are proudly Australian, and we are committed to an Australia where everyone has a voice and the right to be heard.

11.01.2022 Our Key Assets team loved sharing our "Fostering with Pride" presentation at the 2020 PrideFEST Rainbow Talks at Pride WA . Topics included why children come into care and how people can become Foster Carers. If you are interested in Fostering and would like to know more please contact our team on 1800 932 273

11.01.2022 Centacare Brisbane as part of the Gold Coast Family Pathways Network in conjunction with Family Matters - Strong communities, culture & Bond University are hosting webinar on Wednesday, 18 November, 1:30 - 3:00pm AEST with discussions from a live Q & A panel discussion on key issues and themes about engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander families in the family law system and the over-representation of First Nations children in out of home care. Registration is free https://bit.ly/38uJEKK Please view the film 'In My Blood it runs' prior to the webinar panel event. The film will be available to view for free on iView from 8th November 2020 https://iview.abc.net.au/show/in-my-blood-it-runs

09.01.2022 Being a Foster Carer is not easy, especially during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Our Brand Ambassador Mat Rogers checks in with two of our of our amazing carers, Colin and Jodie in Victoria, who has been 'Caring in Lockdown'

08.01.2022 Today is White ribbon day. The white ribbon symbolises the idea of ‘men giving up their arms’, and creating healthier relationships and gender equality. It is the world’s largest movement engaging men and boys to end violence again women, and build healthy and respectful relationships in our communities. https://keyassets.com.au/white-ribbon-day #whiteribbonday #WeAreKeyAssets #LivesAreChanged

08.01.2022 Key Assets are delighted to announce the launch of our New Strategic plan. Our vision is to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children, young people, their families and carers through quality services and expert advice designed to provide support, build confidence, improve skills, develop relationships, and strengthen resilience. https://keyassets.com.au/key-assets-strategic-plan-2020-20/ #WeAreKeyAssets #LivesAreChanged #towards2025

07.01.2022 Something that has probably been at the forefront of your mind for the past year is health. The health of you, of your family, of your friends and the people around you. World Health Day, held on April 7, is a global health awareness day, which aims to draw attention to a subject of major importance to global health. This year, the theme is ‘build a fairer, healthier world’. This theme is about eliminating health inequalities around the world. Health inequalities are preventa...ble, especially for the most vulnerable and marginalised groups. Access to health services are entirely due to the conditions in which you are born, grow, live, work and age in. World Health Day is about creating awareness of health issues, appreciating our own health and systems, and taking better care of ourselves. Whether it be physical or mental health, World Health Day aims to shine a light on these so we can live healthier lives. The day is also about creating awareness of health issues and eliminating any feelings of shame and guilt. Openly discuss health related topics in your workplace, community and family. Help health become a norm that people are willing to share and ask for help when it’s needed. To all the doctors, nurses, and healthcare workers out there we thank you for all the work you’ve done to provide better access to healthcare, and to treat, cure and aid us. Today, we acknowledge you! #worldhealthday2021

07.01.2022 Without urgent action, the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care is projected to double by 2029. The rising tide of over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children removed from their families continues at an alarming rate, with the majority of those children permanently separated from their parents. The Family Matters Report 2020, launched today, reveals that our children continue to be removed from family and kin ...at disproportionate rates disrupting their connection to community and culture. Read the full article https://keyassets.com.au/family-matters-report-2020/ #FamilyMattersReport2020 #OurMobsMatter #KidsCommissionerNow

06.01.2022 At 11.00am on 11 November 1918, the guns on the Western Front fell silence and the war ended. So how do we honour the fallen? The period of silence on 11 November 1918 still remains significant to this day. 102 years later, a minutes silence is still observed across the country. The minute of silence helps us to remember the Defence Force personnel who lost their lives for Australia in conflicts and wars. When it comes to our children, it is important that they understand th...e significance of Remembrance Day. By educating them on why Defence Force personnel have been important to our country’s history, it helps them to understand what it means to be resilient and dedicated. This helps children to learn what it means to be resilient in their own lives, and the significance of conquering their own battles. This Remembrance Day, pause to remember all the defence force personnel who have suffered and made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember them. #lestweforget . . . www.keyassets.com.au/remembrance-day

03.01.2022 We are so thrilled that the Victorian Government have announced that Care and support will be extended to vulnerable youth in out-of-home care in Victoria to the age of 21! This simple change can be all the difference between these young people surviving or thriving. Congratulations The Home Stretch for driving change. #Madeit21 #LivesAreChanged

03.01.2022 Being a foster carer is not easy, especially during the Covid-19 Lockdown. Our Brand Ambassador Mat Rogers checks in with one of our amazing carers, Leah in Victoria who has been 'Caring in Lockdown'

02.01.2022 A big congratulations to Nusrat, our Assistant Director in South Australia who has celebrated 10 years with Key Assets. Nusrat started with Key Assets 10 years ago as the recruitment and panel manager in SA and has progressed through to Manger of Social Workers, Operations Manager and more recently, was promoted to Assistant Director of our South Australian office. Nusrat shares her story on her time with Key Assets:... I am focused on improving our practices and processes to ensure safety for everyone. I have always been responsible for the matching and placing of children. Although I know others could do this role I must admit I am reluctant to let go it as it gives me the most job satisfaction!! This does take up a lot of my time but it helps me keep focused on why we are here. I love watching the children that I place when they were young grow and develop and be successful in all that they do. I can see the amazing work the carers and our social workers do and the great outcomes our children and young people achieve because of their input. It has been a real privilege to watch the Assets South Australia grow and having an opportunity to be a part of our journey so far. When I first started working here 10 years ago we had 7 carer households and 9 Children in placement. Today we have 94 carer households and 113 children !! I am proud to say that I have been able to play a part in most of those placements! On a national level I have seen our organisation grow from having offices in 2 states (WA and SA) and NZ to having an office in almost every State in Australia. Key Assets are a great organisation to be a part of. I have had some great experiences and opportunities over my 10 years. Key Assets care and nurture their people. Recognising milestones for workers and carers . Key Assets invest in our people through training and providing opportunities to develop skills. Since day one I have impressed with the high standards of work expected. Key Assets values match my own values as a Social worker therefore it’s been a comfortable fit for me!! I feel that this is my forever job and Key Assets is the employer of choice!! Congratulations Nusrat

02.01.2022 Today the 20th November marks International Children’s Day. On this day in 1959 the Declaration of the Rights of the Child was adopted and in 1989 the UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Nowhere is this statement more important than when children are living in foster care. Today we don’t just celebrate children for who they are, we bring awareness to children around the globe who have experienced violence, abuse or discrimination by advoca...ting for them and promoting and improving child welfare. https://keyassets.com.au/world-childrens-day #WorldChildrensDay #WeAreKeyAssets #LivesAreChanged

02.01.2022 Key Assets Australia celebrates trans and gender diverse children and young people and supports the right for gender identity to be recognised, respected, and celebrated. We envision a world where every person, no matter their gender or the way they dress, feels safe and has the opportunity to grow and thrive in school, at home, at work, and in the community. A world where transphobia is called out, challenged, and becomes a thing of the past. Read our #TransgenderDayofVisibility statement here: https://www.cfecfw.asn.au/statement-of-support-internation/

01.01.2022 The Djinda Bridiya Wellbeing Elders and community invite you to join us for a day of celebrating Naidoc Week 2020. This is a FREE community event that is open to everyone from 10am - 2pm Heathridge Park, Sail Tce, Heathridge. Our Key Assets WA team will be there on site, ready to have a yarn! :) Register online: http://bit.ly/djinda-bw-naidoc