“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...
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...
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...
Kummara Limited is an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation that provides services for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous families. They are well regarded in the community as an organisation that partners with families to support them in self-determination. They believe in the strength of family and have a strong reputation for engagement, consultation and supporting the community. Over the...
“Every child needs guidance through a map of their personal identity, in order to feel safe in their ‘skin’ and to feel good about who they are. In order to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s cultural needs, we need to understand that culture is a powerful force that helps to ‘grow up’ the...
Do you know a child or young person in care who is excelling academically, in sporting areas, in extracurricular activities or in other areas of their life? This award will provide a certificate of recognition and will purchase an item to assist or support the ongoing efforts of the child or young person in an...
Family grows while providing connection for child KICS Kinship and Foster Care Service (KFC) is a partnership between Kummara Limited and Infinity Community Solutions LTD. KICS KFC 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 Carers. Recently...
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...
Infinity Community Solutions has a strong focus on professional development. We encourage life-long learning, education and professional development of our staff based on current research and evidence-based systems. Trust-based Relational Intervention (TBRI) is a holistic evidence-based model that meets the needs of vulnerable children. TBRI equips caregivers’ micro skills of how to support children who...
Have you ever seen someone park a vehicle with a visible allocated disabled parking sticker in a designated disability car space and watched as the individual got out without signs of having an apparent disability? What was your reaction? Did you feel upset thinking this person was taking advantage of the privilege of having a...
