Congratulations and many thanks to…
Shaun Aggett
who reached his FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY of caring for Allambi Care on 8th August 2025 and
Ebony & Adam West
who reached their FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY of caring for Allambi Care on 25th September 2025
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Upcoming training fun!!! 🎈
September 17th - Not everything is about training!
We would love to invite you to meet with and catch up with other Carers! We will be having a morning tea on September 17th so come along and enjoy some conversation and food. The morning tea will be held at Allambi from 10am to 12pm. Details will be emailed to you soon.
If you are able to come, RSVP with an SMS to 0478 122 977
Upcoming training
29th October – Happy Carers, Happy Kids!
If you are not taking care of yourself properly then caring for others can be a challenge. In this session Megan Spencer & Tyler Lutrell will give tips and ways to practice self-care so that you are feeling like you can take on the world (or just your normal everyday life with kids)
Details will be posted in the next Newsletter but please Save The Date.
Have a free coffee on us! ☕💛
Need a coffee when you are visiting Allambi? Well, have one on us! Your Caseworkers will be giving out cards for you to use at Al’s Café when you are visiting.
Don’t drink coffee?
The card can be used for whatever beverage you prefer so bring it along with you when you come to Allambi.
The café team are ready and waiting to help!
Ongoing training update
Once again, Dr Ian McCracken delivered an engaging and informative session focused on the common mental health challenges faced by children from trauma backgrounds. The training explored practical ways to support young people, from accessing formal services to providing effective care within the home.
What made the session particularly valuable was the opportunity for carers and staff to come together, ask questions, and share experiences. There was rich discussion around the complexities of diagnosis, the impact of not having a diagnosis, and the role of medication in treatment. This open exchange not only deepened everyone’s understanding but also fostered a strong sense of connection and community among those supporting young people through difficult circumstances.
Carer training like this doesn’t just build skills—it builds relationships, shared insight, and a powerful network of support.
If you were unable to attend the training presented by Dr Ian McCracken, you can find it at our LMS Course Listings
Training Calendar - September
September 24th 11am to 12pm | ONLINE: Catch Up for a Cuppa with Carers
This session will be an open platform guided by a carer support team member, who will be there to answer your questions and provide resources to support you.
All sessions will need to be registered for. Go to Training opportunities for carers - Carers for Kids NSW if you would like to participate in any of these sessions.
Foster Care Week - September 14 to 20
The theme for Foster Care week is ‘Time to Care’ and with that in mind, we’d like to invite you to come along and enjoy some time at a Carers picnic. Allambi is part of two picnics this year- one on the Central Coast on September 13th and one in Newcastle on October 2nd. See details below if you would like to attend either or both for a free, fun day of entertainment for yourself and the kids!
✨ Click here for the Newcastle flyer
✨ Click here for the Central Coast flyer