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...
“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...
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,...
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...
The Changemaker: The Quiet Leadership of Ange Tyson In the heart of Queensland’s family services sector stands Ange Tyson, someone who embodies the ethos of listening with respect. As the Kinship and Foster Care Team Leader, Ange’s career with Kummara Limited and Infinity Community Solutions Ltd (KICS) over the last decade reflects commitment and dedication to...
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...
Positive change is not just a goal for people living with disability; it’s a tangible reality within the Infinity Community Solutions Ltd (ICS) NDIS Support Coordinator Team. The key ingredients for the recent successes the team have celebrated has been tenacity, persistence, and consistent communication with and for the participants they support. While it is...
