NDIS Support Coordination Team Leader Shows How Inclusive Cheer Inspires Confidence and Connection “It’s not about ability, it’s about attitude, teamwork, and seeing people for who they truly are.” — Chelsey Stephenson The crowd erupts in applause as the music starts. A group of athletes rush onto the stage, full of energy, movement, and big...
Zena’s Crochet Blankets of Care “Crocheting makes me happy and passing them on gives me purpose. We can all help to make the world go around.” Zena Blackwell has a big heart and busy hands. Since moving into Aveo in 2014, she has made and given away hundreds of crochet blankets. Each one is full...
Transforming Lives Through Family Partnership Model Seeing the young person plan for a future they had hoped for but never thought possible and helping them realise they can succeed is why we do what we do At the Kummara Limited and Infinity Community Solutions Ltd (KICS) Kinship and Foster Care (KFC) Southeast program, Clinician, Donna...
Changemaker Spotlight – Linda Smith: Human Services Leadership with Heart, Advocacy, and Action for Disability and Foster & Kinship Care Be genuine, be kind, and connect with people. Even a smile or hello can make a big difference.” In the human services sector, where lives meet corporate decisions, leadership can take many shapes. Linda Smith...
Changemaker Spotlight: Paula Lloyd demonstrates Inspiring Leadership in the Family Services Sector “Solving the problems is not helpful. Giving families the skills they need to support themselves is the only way forward.” Paula Lloyd stands out as a changemaker who leads with a deep commitment to putting families, children, and young people first. As the...
QFKC Conference Registration now Open. Queensland Foster and Kinship Care (QFKC) has been a trusted voice for carers across the state since 1976. In 2025, QFKC’s annual conference will return, offering foster and kinship carers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. Set on the Sunshine Coast, this inspiring event is led by passionate...
Readers are advised that this article contains the name of an Aboriginal person who is deceased Marian Wright Edelman once said, “Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.” These words were echoed by Dr Gerald Featherstone during...
The Changemaker: Bryan Smith and the Evolution of QFKC For over three decades, Bryan Smith has emerged as a remarkable advocate, leader, and devoted carer, making waves in the lives of vulnerable children and supporting foster and kinship carers. His unwavering commitment has not only impacted local communities but has also resonated on a national...
A Kummara Limited and Infinity Community Solutions Ltd Kinship and Foster Care (KICS KFC) Support Worker has been able to champion for a kinship carer to access animal therapies to be included as part of a child’s NDIS plan. And following a proactive suggestion from the NDIS Support Coordinator during a stakeholders meeting, equine therapy...
Transitioning back into mainstream schooling is being facilitated through the power of play for one young person in care. After navigating more than 12 months of distance learning and being able to overcome some big challenges thanks to that flexibility, this young person now begins the exciting yet daunting process of returning to a mainstream...
