Congratulations and many thanks to…
Kylie & Geoff Alderdice
who have reached their five year anniversary of caring for Allambi Care on 3rd July 2025
Upcoming ONGOING TRAINING at Allambi Care
13th August Tracks Health Presentation- Dr Ian McCracken
Dr Ian McCracken will provide an informative session on common mental health issues experienced by children from trauma backgrounds. He will cover how to support young people experiencing mental health issues- from formal supports to in-home supports.
If you missed out on Dr Paul Bakers training, Impact of Trauma & Culture Experience on Children in Care, you could watch it, and other topics at: LMS Course Listings
Revolution Fun day
The Foster Care Fun Day at Revolution was a 'high flying' success again. Young people enjoyed their time on the equipment (as you can see!) and the Carers and Staff enjoyed the time watching the kids and catching up with each other'. The pizza was popular for lunch with leftovers for carers to take home. Perfect day all round.
My Forever Family have changed their name!
If you are looking for them to access their services or training, look for Home - Carers for Kids NSW
The CEO, Renée Leigh Carter, outlines the reasons for the changes below:
We’re pleased to share an important update with you. My Forever Family NSW has been renamed Carers for Kids NSW. This new name reflects our mission and our commitment to you – caring for those who care for children. It also reflects what we’ve heard from our carer community and sector across the years we’ve worked with you. You’ll see our name change rolled out in the coming weeks.
New name, same mission
The goal of Carers for Kids NSW remains the same: to ensure those caring for children and young people in their homes, via the NSW care system, are well supported so that you can sustain the important role you play and have a positive experience.
The new name recognises the incredible diversity of carers, and the care types you provide – whether full-time, part-time or permanent, and whether you’re a foster, relative or kinship carer, guardian or adoptive parent. We want every carer to feel valued and included as part of this community.
The name also reflects the role we take in supporting you – caring for those who care for kids and teens. We will continue to provide free support, training, events and resources under the new name.
A meaningful new look
Alongside our new name, we’ll be introducing a new logo that better reflects the warmth, care and connection at the heart of our work together, symbolising our shared commitment to supporting you and the children and young people in your care.
What’s staying the same
While our name and logo have changed, our unwavering dedication to you and your vital role in the lives of children remains unchanged. Thank you for being such an essential part of this journey. Together, we’ll continue to create brighter futures for children and young people across NSW.
Training Calendar July/August
- July 29th 7pm to 8.30pm | ONLINE: Carers Supporting LGBTIQA+ Young People
- July 31st 10am to 11.30am | ONLINE: Carers Supporting LGBTIQA+ Young People
- August 5th 10am to 11.30am | ONLINE: Carers Supporting LGBTIQA+ Young People
This 1.5-hour webinar will be presented by Twenty10, a specialist youth homelessness service for LGBTIQA+ young people in NSW. In this session, we will share foundational knowledge about LGBTIQA+ communities including the experiences of LGBTIQA+ young people, with a focus on trans and gender diverse young people. We will cover the important role that language plays in parents and carers support of LGBTIQA+ young people, as well as touching on common misconceptions about the experiences of our communities. We will share practical tips, resources and other support tools to increase parents and carers’ confidence and skills in supporting young people to explore their identities safely
- August 5th 6.30pm to 8.30pm | ONLINE: Child Protection
- August 14th 10.30am to 12.30pm | ONLINE: Child Protection
- August 23rd 10am to 12pm | ONLINE: Child Protection
This essential webinar is designed for all foster and kinship carers, highlighting the critical responsibility of ensuring every child’s safety and wellbeing.
Through this webinar, delivered by Fostering Growth’s experienced child protection practitioners, participants will deepen their understanding of child abuse and neglect. The session covers the types, definitions, and signs of abuse or neglect, equipping carers with the knowledge to recognise and respond effectively.
Real-life case studies bring to light the experiences of children in care who have faced significant harm, fostering insight into how carers can recognise and respond.
- August 20th 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.
