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...
Category: Family Partnership Model
Transforming Residential Care
“Hope, Healing, and Systemic Change in Trauma-Informed Therapeutic Residential Care for Vulnerable Children and Youth” When it comes to residential care for children and young people, creating environments that nurture safety, growth, and resilience is at the forefront of international discussions. This goal has been powerfully underscored in a chapter co-authored by Infinity Community Solutions...
Reading Fosters Connection and Trust
A good news story has unfolded through the work of a Kummara Limited and Infinity Community Solutions Ltd (KICS) Support Worker, Davina and a remarkable family. Over the past eight months, Davina has been supporting a large kinship care family led by a devoted Great Grandparent (GG). With children ranging from prep to high school,...
Animal Therapy has Profound Healing on Family
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...
Unlocking the Voice of the Caregivers
In the realm of disability, the voice of the caregiver can sometimes go unheard. Add in the complexities of being a kinship or foster carer where authority for decision making passes through the Chief Executive, or The Office of the Public Guardian and if can feel very disempowering. Every day the carer of a child...
Overcoming Barriers for Keeping Kids Kinnected
Family connections are crucial for children or young people who can’t live with their parents, providing a sense of belonging and stability. Living away from parents can be traumatic, especially when transitioning between caregivers. This disruption can lead to overwhelm, emotional distress, anxiety, and fear. Approaching these transitions with sensitivity and providing appropriate support is...
Empowering Futures: The Art of Championing for Kids in Kinship and Foster Care
Every Child Deserves a Champion. At the heart of KICS Kinship and Foster Care (KICS KFC) Service is the belief that every child deserves a champion. But what does it mean to be a champion for a child? It’s not about leading the way but allowing the child to take the lead. As a carer...
Supporting Family to Care for Family
Children belong with family. At times when children are unable to live with their parents, it is critical to maintain a connection with family supports. Family help build a strong sense of identity, belonging and wellbeing for a child or young person which results in better life outcomes for both them and their families. KICS...
Empowering Voices: A Journey of Speech Therapy and Holistic Support for Children in Kinship Care
For children, speech therapy plays a crucial role in building the foundational skills needed for effective communication. These skills encompass articulation, language comprehension, and social communication—cornerstones that shape a child’s ability to express themselves and connect with the world. Early intervention is key, as addressing speech and language difficulties during formative years can significantly impact...
Family-Led Assessment – a Key Component to Stable Statutory Kinship Care
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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