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25.01.2022 New year, new FACE-TO-FACE opportunities! We're coming to you, so let's get together to collaborate, network and share experiences with other carers. Please note all of our in person sessions are COVID safe and compliant. Find a list of our upcoming face-to-face training sessions below:... DENILIQUIN - Positive behaviour Support - 12th Feb @10am SURRY HILLS - Advocating for your child with a disability 12th Feb @10am LISMORE - Caring for substance exposed infants and children 15th Feb @10am LITHGOW - Introduction to trauma - 15th Feb @10am BLACKTOWN - Positive behaviour support - 16th Feb 10am Register online NOW: https://www.myforeverfamily.org.au/events We're looking forward to seeing your faces there

25.01.2022 Ha! Anyone guilty of this? #fridayfunny #myforeverfamilynsw

24.01.2022 If you would like to find out more about caring for children with special needswhether it’s short or long-term care, or helping a family out by offering respiteplease call 1300 782 975 or email [email protected] and a member of our carer support team will be able to provide you with advice and guidance. Every child needs a place to call home. #fostercare #kinshipcare #permanency #stability #safety #thrive #nurture #specialneeds #carersneeded

22.01.2022 Children come into care for a whole range of reasons, one of them being family violence. Studies have shown that, with the right support, children exposed to family violence may have increased resilience later in life WITH THE RIGHT SUPPORT. Thank YOU for being the RIGHT support for children in out-of-home care.... If you know someone who is interested in becoming a carer, please share this with them. Every child needs a place to call home. . . #ahomeforeverychild #safety #stability #permanency #fostercare #kinshipcare #adoption #whiteribbonaustralia Source: https://www.aihw.gov.au//children-exposed-to-family-violen

21.01.2022 The Australian Parenting Website raisingchildren.net.au provides free, reliable, up-to-date and independent information to help your family grow and thrive together Designed for busy families and full of tips and tricks for you to try, their content is easy to find and easy to digest. Their articles, videos and interactive resources are tailored to different ages and stages, taking you from nurturing a newborn to raising a confident, resilient teen and helping you to look ...after yourself as a parent too. Need inspo from a few fun, low-cost activity guides for the school holidays? They've got your covered there as well! :) Check it out...... https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/activity-guides

21.01.2022 ’ . ’ . , . This month's carers' story from our My Forever Family NSW newsletter shines the spotlight on Carmen and Nick Gould, two of the winners in this year's Carer Recognition Awards. They were announced during the recent Virtual Picnic, when we launched Foster and Kinship Carers Week.... Carmen spoke honestly and openly about their journey as carers. Read the full article by clicking on the link below https://www.myforeverfamily.org.au///carmen-and-nick-gould

19.01.2022 Emily Paul grew up in out-of-home care and has been homeless six times. Because of this, Emily is passionate about reducing youth homelessness and providing young people in care with better support networks. Watch the video to hear what 'home' means to her.... . . #ahomeforeverychild See more

19.01.2022 On behalf of My Forever Family NSW, Emma from our Carer Support Team has a special Auslan message for our carers of children with special needs.... Thank you! #fostercare #kinshipcare #permanency #stability #safety #thrive #nurture #specialneeds #carersneeded

19.01.2022 WOLLONGONG CARERS! This is for YOU! 10:30AM - 2:30PM Wednesday 21st October 2020... Wollongong - Facilitating Family Visits For children in care, maintaining birth family contact is valuable in helping them to maintain a sense of connectedness and identity with their birth family. This full day face to face training workshop discusses and provides education and information about what family visits should be and how to navigate this to make it the best possible experience for the children in their care. It will include tips and hints on making arrangements, facilitating relationships and maintaining boundaries to make the most of the time children have with their families. PLEASE NOTE CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS COURSE. IF YOU REQUIRE CHILDCARE, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT [email protected] WITH THE NAME AND AGE OF YOUR CHILD AND ANY SPECIAL NEEDS THAT THEY MAY HAVE. Link to register below https://www.myforeverfamily.org.au//wollongong-facilitatin

19.01.2022 Are you ready to get back into the swing of things? We have a jam-packed training calendar, ready to go when the kids are back at school. For the full schedule of webinars, face-to-face and online training opportunities check out the events page on our website: https://www.myforeverfamily.org.au/events Our training sessions are good to go from February and we're looking forward to seeing you there!... #myforeverfamilynsw #carers See more

18.01.2022 LAST DAYS!! The deadline for the 2020 NSW Carers' Survey is this Thursday -October 1st. Please take just a few minutes to click on the link below and answer the survey questions.... If you're a current foster carer, relative or kinship carer, guardian or adoptive parent, this is YOUR opportunity to share your experiences, highlight the support you have received and help improve the sector for ALL carers https://www.myforeverfamily.org.au/page/137/carer-survey Please also feel free to forward and share this post with other carers in New South Wales. Thank you! #myforeverfamilynsw #carers #CarerSupport #CarerSurvey #NSW #NewSouthWales #CaringForKids

17.01.2022 CARERS!!! Save the date and jump online for MORNING TEA with the Minister next month. On Thursday 5th November, join us in a special Online Lounge Room with Gareth Ward, Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services for an intimate chat with carers and parents.... The My Forever Family NSW ONLINE LOUNGE ROOM is a space for you to connect and share with other carers from the comfort of your own home. Date: Thursday 5th November | Time: 10:00am 10.50am * Places are strictly limited to 30 people to ensure you have time to connect, share and ask any questions you may have. REGISTER HERE: https://www.myforeverfamily.org.au//am-online-lounge-morni

16.01.2022 LIVE FROM NEW YORK! We are thrilled to have another opportunity for our carers to speak with Dr Jane Aronson in the My Forever Family NSW ONLINE LOUNGE TONIGHT... Thursday 8th October at 9pm AEDT Dr Jane Aronson: Live from New York! The kids are in bed, so let’s chat! Ask me anything about the kids in your care. Dr. Aronson is one of the leading humanitarians in the field of orphan care, globally. She is a paediatric physician; an academic; a scholar; a teacher; a scientist; a counsellor; a cultural and medical expert; a champion for the well-being of children, and she’s here to help our carers and parents! Join us for an hour in the Online Lounge Room where we can talk through the issues we are experiencing with our kids, in a safe, supportive environment, and work with Dr Aronson toward a tailored solution. REGISTER NOW: https://www.myforeverfamily.org.au//pm-online-lounge-dr-ja

15.01.2022 From our My Forever Family NSW family to yours, we wish you a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support this year despite being the toughest year yet. Our offices will be shut down from the close of business Tuesday 22nd of December and we will be returning on the Monday 11th of January 2021. Carer support will be available from the 7th of January 2021. Please contact your agency on call number if you require ...urgent support during this period, or if it is an urgent child protection matter, please call the Helpline on 132 111. If you have a training or support matter outside of this period that requires an urgent response please call the My Forever Family NSW support line during business hours on 1300 782 975 or email [email protected] Please contact your agency on-call number if you require urgent support during this period, or if it is an urgent child protection matter, please call the Helpline on 132 111.

14.01.2022 Minister Gareth Ward has a shared an invaluable media release about the importance of child protection and why it's vital to make this a priority.

14.01.2022 Like if you agree! What brings your toddler running? Comment below #FridayFunny #carers #parenting Image by Mother&Baby

13.01.2022 If you know someone that has always been interested in becoming a carer and may be ready to take their first step, share this with them. We're holding an Information Session this Thursday 17 June 5pm at the Canvanbah Centre in Coffs Harbour, where there will be the opportunity to talk to a current carer and some local agencies and of course... us! Registration is essential: https://www.eventsforchange.org.au/infosession ... #becomeacarerforkids #myforeverfamilynsw

12.01.2022 FACE TO FACE WORKSHOP IN CAMPBELLTOWN ** CULTURAL CONNECTIONS TRAINING ** Places still available - register SOON!... 9:00AM - 4:00PM Thursday 15th October 2020 This workshop will be facilitated by the wonderful people at ABSEC who will equip you with the skills and knowledge to support the implementation of Cultural Care Plans and Cultural Support Plans for the Aboriginal children in your care. Culture is central to the long-term safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and young people. Every Aboriginal child has the right to maintain their cultural identity. Preserving contact with family, kin, community and Country has been shown to help Aboriginal children through psychological and emotional development. It is a requirement in NSW that all Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care must have a Cultural Care Plan and a Cultural Support Plan. The goal of this workshop is to assist you as the carer to support the implementation of these plans, resulting in stronger, healthier and happier children and young people. Please note there is NO CHILDCARE available for this course, so please make arrangements where necessary. LINK TO REGISTER: https://www.myforeverfamily.org.au//215/campbelltown-cultu

11.01.2022 SLEEP AND SETTLING UNDER 5's Online Lounge Room session TOMORROW NIGHT! Tuesday 13th October at 8pm... Join us in the Online Lounge Room to to hear from Karitane, leaders in parenting services since 1923. Karitane provide support and education on the unique challenges of parenting children from birth to 5 years of age, around sleep and settling, establishing routines, feeding and nutrition, toddler behaviour and pre and postnatal anxiety and depression. Date: Tuesday 13th October | Time: 8pm to 8:40pm REGISTER on the link below Important information: The Online Lounge Room sessions are an open forum where discussion, questions, comments, and the sharing of experiences is encouraged Registrations are limited to authorised foster carers, relative and kinship carers, guardians and adoptive parents in NSW. Online Lounge Room sessions are strictly limited to 20 carers to ensure you have time to share and ask any questions you may have If you have any questions, please contact our Carer Support Team on 1300 782 975 during business hours or email [email protected] at any time https://www.myforeverfamily.org.au//pm-online-lounge-karit

11.01.2022 The next time you organise a family day out, a beach day or a fun activity, ask yourself. Is there room for one more? Part-time carers are an important part of a child's life, providing additional support and new experiences. If you've ever thought about becoming a part-time carer, give us a call on 1300 782 975 or email us at [email protected] to find out what's involved. ... #isthereroomforonemore #myforeverfamilynsw

10.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAY TIPS!!! We want to hear your BEST ones.... What are some fabulous TIPS and ideas for free (or inexpensive) FUN activities that you do with the kids when you are on holiday break??... Share ideas on this thread! Let's all inspire one another with a fabulous list to draw upon!! COMMENT BELOW..... .

10.01.2022 #fridayfun ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND!! #myforeverfamilynsw

08.01.2022 As kids are returning to school or starting their school journey in 2021, we wanted to help you get organised for the new school year. We created these simple checklists to make the start of the school year easy, stress-free and fun! Comment below on how you get organised for the new school year ... Ideas generated from NSW Department of Education #backtoschool2021 #myforeverfamilynsw

07.01.2022 If you've ever thought about becoming a carer, now is the time to take the first step. Call 1300 782 975 or email [email protected] and a member of our carer support team will be able to provide you with advice and guidance. Every child needs a place to call home.... #ahomeforeverychild #fostercare #kinshipcare #permanency #stability

06.01.2022 Make a difference in a child's life, become a part-time carer. You can be part of a child's support network, by sharing your passion or hobby one weekend a month or during school holidays. So the next time you're planning that trip, or bushwalk or bike ride - ask yourself. Is there room for one more? If you know someone that is interested in finding out more about part-time care, tell them to give us a call on 1300 782 975 or email us at [email protected] ... #becomeaparttimecarer #carerforkids #carerforyoungpeople #myforeverfamilynsw

03.01.2022 #fridayfun Ahhhh, the memories of meltdowns. Ever had something similar? Go on. Be honest. It can't only happen in my household! ... Have a great weekend everyone - and enjoy the school holiday break! #myforeverfamilynsw #CaringForKids #carers #CarerSupport #humour #fun #keepsmiling #keeplaughing #parenting

02.01.2022 On 3 December, My Forever Family NSW will be hosting an Online Lounge Room, examining the systems around permanency, including guardianship, and how to navigate them as carers. Please register for this online event using the link below. Feel free to share with your carer networks. https://www.myforeverfamily.org.au//am-online-lounge-room-... #ahomeforeverychild

02.01.2022 We're back! We hope you've had a safe and lovely holiday break :) As we are now back to our normal office hours, please feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected] or give us a call on 1300 782 975 to reach out for support or more information on how we can help. Keep an eye out on your inbox as we will soon be sharing more information on when our training sessions are back for our carers!

02.01.2022 One thing Courtney would like people not familiar with fostering to know is that "we aren't all a certain way". "We're just normal people who had a harder start to life."

02.01.2022 ***TRAINING IN MAITLAND*** Thursday 17th June, join us in Maitland for a training session to help carers navigate the NDIS. If you're in the area, register now and get the knowledge that you need to advocate effectively for the kids in your care. Register: https://www.myforeverfamily.org.au/events