Revolution Fun day was FUN!!!
Kids, Carers and staff gathered at Revolution to enjoy the facilities and connect with each other. Pizza was gobbled down for lunch, and everyone went home tired but happy as the photos show. If you haven’t been yet- think about coming to the next day.
Carer Anniversaries
Congratulations and many thanks to carers who have reached their craing anniversaries!
Carers who have reached their FIVE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
⭐ Leisa Wilkins 27/08/2021 ⭐
Carers who have reached their ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
⭐ Alana & Daniel Breakspear 01/08/2025 ⭐
⭐ Joel Borserio & Katie Collins 08/08/2025 ⭐
Meet the team
Each month we'd like to introduce you to some of the friendly faces in the Fostering and Permanency team. This month you'll meet Cloe and Jem.
Cloe Badger: Caseworker - Fostering & Permanency
Favourite Food: I enjoy trying new foods, but at the moment nothing beats a good bowl of ramen to warm me up on these cold winter days.
To relax, I: go to the beach for a swim or watch a good TV series.
Hobbies: I enjoy going to the gym, travelling whenever I can, and spending quality time with my nephews.
Currently listening to: I usually enjoy listening to a wide range of podcasts, but at the moment, I have had G Flip's album on repeat.
Best thing about my job: Although I have only just started in this role, the best part so far has been getting to know the young people and carers and beginning to build meaningful connections with them.
Jeremy (Jem) Ryan: Caseworker - Fostering & Permanency
Favourite Food: Pan fired Barramundi with lemon butter drizzle
To relax I: Entertain friends and family
Hobbies: Bible Study
Currently listening to: Bible podcast on Jesus’ children
Best thing about my job: Taking the tiny windows of opportunity to discuss relevant life lessons with young people
What's On - July & August
📍5th August – 6pm to 17pm Carer Insight Hub RSVP by 31.07.2026 ONLINE
The Carer Insight Hub ensures that the voices of carers are heard, valued, and reflected in decisions that affect Foster Carers, children, young people, and families connected to Allambi Care. It provides a structured and inclusive platform for Carers to:
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Share lived experiences and insights
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Inform and influence service design, delivery, and policy
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Advocate for carer needs and priorities
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Strengthen collaboration between carers and Allambi Care.
If you would like to join the Hub, please contact melanie.cumkovski@allambicare.org.au to register your interest and receive login details.
📍 13th August – 10am to 12pm Carer Morning Tea RSVP by 07.08.2026
We provide a space for carers to catch up with each other and enjoy a delicious morning tea from the café. There may be some activities that you can participate in or, you can just sit and relax. Come along and spend time with like-minded people.
Mezzanine training room - Allambi Care, 28 Fraser Parade Charlestown
📍19th August – 10am to 12pm Internet Safety & Security RSVP by 14.08.2026
Topic to be confirmed.
Mezzanine training room- Allambi
Please RSVP to our new email address: RSVPCarersTraining@allambicare.org.au
Carers for kids training calendar
Carers for Kids has many training opportunities available, and all training is free for authorised foster and kinship carers, guardians and adoptive parents from out-of-home care.
Facilitating Family Time ONLINE
Tuesday July 28th 6:30pm - 8:30pm Thursday July 30th 10am - 12pm
This engaging workshop explores how to support children before, during and after family time while remaining focused on their emotional wellbeing, identity and sense of belonging. Together, we will discuss practical strategies for preparing children, managing difficult feelings, supporting positive family interactions and recognising when additional support may be needed.
Therapeutic Life Story Work: Sharing Stories, Connecting Families ONLINE
Monday Aug 3rd 10am - 12pm Friday Aug 7th 10am - 12pm Wednesday Aug 12th 6:30 - 8:30pm
Join your host/facilitator Elise in a curious space to learn more about the value of doing life stork work therapeutically with the children you care for. Explore different types of life story as well as helpful ways to communicate, explore and share in your child's past, present and future stories and sense of identity in safe and healthy ways.
Understanding Autism: Relationships, Sexuality & Pornography ONLINE
Monday Aug 19th 10am -12:30pm Tuesday Sept 1st 6.30pm - 9pm Thursday Sept 3rd 10am- 12.30pm
This session seeks to support parents and carers of autistic young people to understand the interactions between autism, sexuality, technology, and pornography, and how we can support autistic young people to navigate respectful, consenting and safe sexuality and relationships.
If you are interested in any of these sessions, you’ll need to be a member of the Carers for Kids NSW Carer Portal. You can register or log in to the portal, browse the training calendar, and register for sessions that interest you by following the prompts. Carer Portal: Login
Have you joined our Facebook Group yet?
In today’s digital age, we know how important it is to stay connected—and that’s exactly why we’ve launched this page: to share news, updates, and opportunities in a way that reaches as many carers as possible, quickly and easily. This page will be one of our central hubs for:
- Upcoming events and training opportunities
- Important updates and news
- Resources, tips, and support to help you in your vital role
Please chat with your Caseworker for details of how to join the group.