Bringing over 20 years of experience, compassionate leadership and a deep commitment to quality care. “Children and families are not defined by their trauma. They are deserving of dignity, care and non-judgement.” At Infinity Community Solutions Ltd., leadership is not just about experience. It is about values, care and a deep respect for the people...
Based on a real life event and told from the perspective of someone navigating the world with a disability Invisible in the system: the silent barriers people with disability face. I’m not asking for special treatment. I’m asking for equal access. There’s something quietly terrifying about realising you can’t fix a situation that affects your...
Changemaker Spotlight – Melanie Dolman: Leading with Compassion “When we invest in our people, we invest in the future of the sector.” For Melanie Dolman, making a difference means seeing an important need and meeting it. From volunteering in the not-for-profit sector to her current role as KICS Kinship and Foster Care (KFC) Program Manager...
Tiarna’s Nomination for a Child Protection Award Every so often, we meet someone whose quiet dedication leaves a lasting impact. Within the KICS Kinship and Foster Care (KFC) Southwest (SW) program, this impact has not gone unnoticed. Recently, KICS KFC SW Team leader Tiarna O’Loughlin, was nominated for an Award as part of Child Protection...
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...
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...
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...
