The QFKC is the peak body for all Foster and Kinship Carers in Queensland, representing more than 6000 carers throughout the state. Each year QFKC holds a conference, bringing together like-minded people including carers, government, and non-government staff to participate in professional development, network, and collaborate in a relaxed atmosphere. This year Kummara Limited and...
Chris Smith is a young man who loves to perform on stage which helps him step out of his comfort zone every time he performs. For someone who has a diagnosis of autism, acting can at times present challenges. So, performing and speaking in public is no easy accomplishment. Not only is Chris a confident...
Kinship carers, including grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends, play an important role in the community by providing a supportive and stable home environment for children who may have experienced difficulties or disruptions in their lives. Kinship care arrangements can help prevent children from entering the foster care system, helping to minimise stigmatise of being...
One tree is being planted for every care hour delivered through a partnership program. The “One Tree Planted Partnership” is an initiative from Edmen Community Staffing Solutions. Edmen Community Staffing Solutions believe in a sustainable future for people and the environment and in 2022 they launched a project to plant one tree for every...
Organisational partnership is an approach based on mutually beneficial objectives for all stakeholders to ensure improved outcomes for clients . Infinity Community Solutions Ltd (ICS) is an organisation that has embraced partnership. Founding directors Shelley Wall and Annaley Clarke established ICS in 2017 with a commitment to make a difference in the lives of the...
Family grows while providing connection for child KICS Kinship and Foster Care Service (KFC) is a partnership between Kummara Limited and Infinity Community Solutions LTD. KICS KFC receives funding for children and young people (0 to 18 years) who require a statutory out of home care placement with primary/short break Kinship and Foster Carers. Recently...
As Kinship Care is a rapidly growing area within the social sector, the need for Carers has increased. In 2020 Kummara and Infinity Community Solutions (KICS) were granted funding for the KICS Kinship and Foster Care Service (KICS KFC) with a child and young person centred, whole of family focused out of home care service...
Grandmother shares her experiences working with KICS KFC KICS Kinship and Foster Care Service (KFCS) is a partnership between Kummara Limited and Infinity Community Solutions LTD. KICS KFCS receives funding for children and young people (0 to 18 years) who require a statutory out of home care placement with primary/short break Kinship and Foster...
Kummara and Infinity Community Solutions (KICS) Kinship and Foster Care Service is a family base care support program that was founded in October 2017. In 2020 the successful partnership received funding for the KICS Kinship and Foster Care Service (KICS KFCS) with a child and young person centred, whole of family focused out of home...
A challenging opportunity has proven rewarding for Program Manager Catriona. Delivering the TCI program has helped strengthen her leadership capacity and increase her skillset at Infinity Community Solutions. Catriona is the Program Manager for Infinity Community Solution’s Therapeutic Residential Care Service. She has many years of experience in child protection and has worked for...
