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All Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal kinship and foster carers caring for Aboriginal children and young people.

Are you a Guardian, Kinship or Foster Carer (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) of Aboriginal children living in the Hunter region? Come and join us for a cuppa and morning tea once a month: share your ideas and help us shape this drop in space!

The group will provide an online space for carer's to share their knowledge and experience, support each other emotionally through the fostercare journey, and hear from experts in trauma, development, out-of-home-care and more.

Our support group is for registered foster carers, kinship carers, adoptive parents and guardians from all agencies across the Hawkesbury region. We share knowledge and information about the carer experience and endeavor to support each other through the trials and tribulations of caring. Meeting details will be available on the FB group page.

An online carer support group for all carers Statewide.

An online group for part-time or respite carers. In-person sessions TBA

Our support group is for registered foster carers, kinship carers, adoptive parents and guardians from all agencies across NSW. We share knowledge and information about the carer experience and endeavour to support each other through the trials and tribulations of caring. Meeting details will be available on the FB group page.

The group will provide an online space for carer's to share their knowledge and experience, support each other emotionally through the fostercare journey, and hear from experts in trauma, development, out-of-home-care and more.

Grand families recognise the important role played by grandparents raising grandchildren.

Grand families recognise the important role played by grandparents raising grandchildren.

A great way to catch up with others in similar positions. It is also a chance for us to invite professionals along to provide assistance with needs you might have.

A great way to catch up with others in similar positions. It is also a chance for us to invite professionals along to provide assistance with needs you might have.

Our support group is for registered foster carers from all agencies and is run by foster carers. We share information and experiences, particularly as to how fostering affects us and our families,  while always being mindful of privacy issues. We encourage fresh ideas to support each other.

Our support group is for registered foster carers from all agencies and is run by foster carers. We share information and experiences, particularly as to how fostering affects us and our families,  while always being mindful of privacy issues. We encourage fresh ideas to support each other.

Meets weekly for carer support with a cuppa and snacks (BYO).

A Support Group for family members and foster carers caring for a child or teenager.

A great way to get contacts for services and supports to help us in raising our kids, meet other carers, catch up with caseworkers, training option and morning tea.

This group is to support one another on the carer journey. All discussions are private and confidential. Carers can also access our Facebook page to gain more information and updates on outings.

Are you a Guardian, Kinship or Foster Carer (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) of Aboriginal children living in the Hunter region? Come and join us for a cuppa and morning tea once a month: share your ideas and help us shape this drop in space!

Our carer support group is a place for all foster carers representing all agencies in the Hunter region to gather to share support and knowledge to help each other in the carer experience.

This is a group for any foster carers in the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie/Port Stephens areas who would like to get together for a monthly lunch or events.

Alternating morning tea and evening event monthly at the Shell Harbour Club. Everyone is welcome to attend both events.

(Children are also welcome)

This group is an opportunity for foster carers current and past to meet together in a safe, positive, non-judgemental environment where carers are supported and listened to.

Morning tea

Morning tea

Morning tea

The group will provide an online space for carer's to share their knowledge and experience, support each other emotionally through the foster care journey.

All are welcome to attend our friendly get-togethers!
We have alternating child-free weekday evening events and child inclusive weekend events to cater for busy carers, working carers as well as carers of different age groups. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both of these events.

All Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal kinship and foster carers caring for Aboriginal children and young people.

Are you a foster carer, kinship carer or someone who has thought about becoming a carer? well then, we would love to invite you to be a part of this new western sydney community, where you can find support, connection and others who are on a similar journey to yourself. Our goal is to gather carers in the area and create a strong sense of community and belonging in the foster care space. This is a carer run initiative and we hope it is a place where you can feel encouraged, valued and supported. We will get together once a month at a playground to enjoy food and friendship while the kids form friends and have fun.

Our support group is for registered foster carers, kinship carers, adoptive parents and guardians from all agencies across the Hawkesbury region. We share knowledge and information about the carer experience and endeavor to support each other through the trials and tribulations of caring. Meeting details will be available on the FB group page.

Support group for carers seeking to grow their carer community, share experiences, resources and discuss common issues we all face, so together we can find useful strategies.

Come along to meet others who are the primary carers of a grandchild, niece or nephew, sibling or other relative who is not their child.

Our aim is to network with and share our experiences of caring with each other to strengthen what it is we do for the children and young people in our care.
All are most welcome and will be warmly received.

Tamworth and District Foster Carer Support exists for local carers to support one another as we care for children in OOHC . The aim of the group is to connect carers and help one another to navigate the complexities of caring for our children and ourselves. It is a non-judgemental solution-focused group sharing information, understanding, support and resources while hopefully building friendships for carers and children alike.

A monthly support group to catch up, share a cup of tea and gain support from other carers in similar situations and learn about relevant support services.

A time to connect, share stories and seek support.

Are you a Guardian, Kinship or Foster Carer (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal) of Aboriginal children living in the Hunter region? Come and join us for a cuppa and morning tea once a month: share your ideas and help us shape this drop in space!

The group will provide an online space for carer's to share their knowledge and experience, support each other emotionally through the fostercare journey, and hear from experts in trauma, development, out-of-home-care and more.

We support carers in finding the services they require and listen with a non-judgemental attitude.

SSI runs the group once a month covering topics relevant to carers.

SSI runs the group once a month covering topics relevant to carers.

SSI runs the group once a month covering topics relevant to carers.

A catch-up to share stories and advice. We also support individual needs and can help with advice or referral and arrange workshops to suit the needs of the group. 

Catch up with carers for a morning tea.