International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPwD) is a day led by the United Nations on December 3rd every year. Australia has supported IDPwD since 1996, funding a program through the Department of Social Services to promote and raise awareness. IDPwD aims to make people more aware, understanding, and accepting of those with disabilities. This...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
