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Skate Parks: Where Life Skills Take Flight
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Skate Parks: Where Life Skills Take Flight

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...

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023by
Recruiting and Engaging Family as Kinship Carers
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Recruiting and Engaging Family as Kinship Carers

At the heart of KICS’ mission lies a focus on recognising family as the most important aspect in the life of a child. We place an emphasis on identifying, connecting with, and engaging families to be kinship carers for children where it is appropriate. This places families at the centre of decision-making, valuing their expertise...

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023by
Accessibility and Inclusion Makes School Holidays Fun
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Accessibility and Inclusion Makes School Holidays Fun

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...

Partnerships Bring Community Together
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Partnerships Bring Community Together

Supporting vulnerable families impacts the whole community.  At Infinity Community Solutions Ltd we love Good360 delivery day.  Our staff all get involved in helping our DHL delivery driver as the order is moved from the van to our front door.   As staff move the goods there is much laughter and jovial banter.  Even the driver...

Kids in Care and Crisis Receive Community Support
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Kids in Care and Crisis Receive Community Support

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...

Social Media Safety Benefits All At Infinity Community Solutions
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Social Media Safety Benefits All At Infinity Community Solutions

Infinity Community Solutions Ltd. is continuously developing professional competence for our workforce. We regularly participate in and contribute to learning, education, and training for staff. Throughout May and June, we have invited Dan and Trish Munn from Eyes Open Social Media to facilitate workshops on social media safety. Eyes Open Social Media is a trusted...

Representation at QFKC Conference
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Representation at QFKC Conference

The QFKC is the peak body for all Foster and Kinship Carers in Queensland, representing more than 6000 carers throughout the state. Each year QFKC holds a conference, bringing together like-minded people including carers, government, and non-government staff to participate in professional development, network, and collaborate in a relaxed atmosphere. This year Kummara Limited and...

Importance of Kinship Carers for the Community
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Importance of Kinship Carers for the Community

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...

Becoming a Kinship Carer Means Support and Flexibility with KICS KFC
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Becoming a Kinship Carer Means Support and Flexibility with KICS KFC

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...

Interview with Kinship Care – March 2022
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Interview with Kinship Care – March 2022

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...

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