Kinship care plays a vital role in ensuring the cultural preservation and well-being of First Nation children. Kinship Care involves family members or close community members stepping in to care for a child when their biological parents are unable to do so. Families want to play an active role in caring for and providing for...
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Skate Parks: Where Life Skills Take Flight
Who knew that a skatepark would be a good training ground for other types of skills? Skate parks are more than just concrete playgrounds. They are vibrant hubs of learning where valuable life skills, often overlooked, come to life. In the heart of the skate park, individuals of all ages and abilities can discover the...
Empowering Young People in Therapeutic Residential Care for Successful Transitions to Independence
In the world of Therapeutic Residential Care, where young individuals often face a tumultuous path filled with challenges, the significance of a young person securing a job cannot be overstated. It is not merely a job; it is a beacon of hope, a symbol of resilience, and it can be a turning point in life....
Recruiting and Engaging Family as Kinship Carers
At the heart of KICS’ mission lies a focus on recognising family as the most important aspect in the life of a child. We place an emphasis on identifying, connecting with, and engaging families to be kinship carers for children where it is appropriate. This places families at the centre of decision-making, valuing their expertise...
Accessibility and Inclusion Makes School Holidays Fun
Attending school holiday camps is a rite of passage for many children, however, when you have a disability, the right to inclusion is often challenged. Yet it shouldn’t be. Reasonable adjustments can be made for children with disability to attend camps and school excursions. With careful planning and consideration for individual support needs, school camps...
Strong Connection to Culture Leads to Strong Healthy Kids
“Every child needs guidance through a map of their personal identity, in order to feel safe in their ‘skin’ and to feel good about who they are. In order to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s cultural needs, we need to understand that culture is a powerful force that helps to ‘grow up’ the...
Partnerships Bring Community Together
Supporting vulnerable families impacts the whole community. At Infinity Community Solutions Ltd we love Good360 delivery day. Our staff all get involved in helping our DHL delivery driver as the order is moved from the van to our front door. As staff move the goods there is much laughter and jovial banter. Even the driver...
Boost Awards
Do you know a child or young person in care who is excelling academically, in sporting areas, in extracurricular activities or in other areas of their life? This award will provide a certificate of recognition and will purchase an item to assist or support the ongoing efforts of the child or young person in an...
Kids in Care and Crisis Receive Community Support
From humble beginnings over 5 years ago for a small sewing group, packing care kits to a registered charity with over 2000 volunteers now shipping boxes of backpacks full of essential items for kids across Queensland, Care Kits for Kids has created a legacy that even the founder Ann George could not have imagined. It...
Social Media Safety Benefits All At Infinity Community Solutions
Infinity Community Solutions Ltd. is continuously developing professional competence for our workforce. We regularly participate in and contribute to learning, education, and training for staff. Throughout May and June, we have invited Dan and Trish Munn from Eyes Open Social Media to facilitate workshops on social media safety. Eyes Open Social Media is a trusted...