BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AbSec NSW - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:AbSec NSW X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://absec.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AbSec NSW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260327T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260327T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043108 CREATED:20260316T025411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T020600Z UID:10000065-1774603800-1774614600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Narooma Community Disaster Workshop DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/strong-mob-strong-peak-narooma-coda-community-gathering/ LOCATION:Club Narooma\, 88 Princes Hwy\, Narooma\, NSW\, 2546\, Australia CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CODA_MAR2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260421T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043108 CREATED:20260313T004048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T042904Z UID:10000064-1776765600-1776778200@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | AbSec Lismore Roadshow & CODA Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/strong-mob-strong-peak-absecs-return-to-lismore/ LOCATION:Koori Mail\, 11 Molesworth Street\, Lismore\, NSW\, 2480\, Australia CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/AbSec-Roadshow-Event-listings_Lismore.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260506T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043108 CREATED:20260323T005225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T233856Z UID:10000075-1778061600-1778072400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Dubbo) DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/evidence-to-action-system-gaps-and-priorities-yarn-up-dubbo/ LOCATION:Taronga Western Plains Zoo\, Obley Rd\, Dubbo\, NSW\, 2830\, Australia CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Evidence-to-Action-System-Gaps-and-Priorities-Yarn-Up-14.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260507T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260507T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043108 CREATED:20260317T025600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T021636Z UID:10000066-1778151600-1778162400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Carers Day Out Cruise DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/carers-day-out-cruise/ LOCATION:Private: Eastern Wharf\, Circular Quay\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia CATEGORIES:Cultural,Forums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/carers-day-out-cruise-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260512T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043108 CREATED:20260323T005725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T053735Z UID:10000076-1778580000-1778590800@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Wagga Wagga) DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/evidence-to-action-system-gaps-and-priorities-yarn-up-wagga-wagga/ LOCATION:Ngurra Hub\, 15 Blakemore Ave\, Ashmont\, Wagga Wagga\, NSW\, 2650\, Australia CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Evidence-to-Action-System-Gaps-and-Priorities-Yarn-Up-13.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043108 CREATED:20260323T010334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T053809Z UID:10000077-1778752800-1778763600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Albury City) DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/evidence-to-action-system-gaps-and-priorities-yarn-up-albury-city/ LOCATION:NSW CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Evidence-to-Action-System-Gaps-and-Priorities-Yarn-Up-12.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260526T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260526T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043108 CREATED:20260323T011743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T053327Z UID:10000079-1779789600-1779800400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Walgett) DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/evidence-to-action-system-gaps-and-priorities-yarn-up-walgett/ LOCATION:Walgett Cultural and Community Aboriginal Corporation\, 64 Wee Waa St\, Walgett\, Walgett\, NSW\, 2832\, Australia CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Evidence-to-Action-System-Gaps-and-Priorities-Yarn-Up-18.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260603T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260603T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043108 CREATED:20260323T052018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T053533Z UID:10000080-1780480800-1780491600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Tamworth) DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/evidence-to-action-system-gaps-and-priorities-yarn-up-tamworth-2/ LOCATION:Tamworth Youthie\, 1 Quinn St\, West Tamworth\, Tamworth\, NSW\, 2340 CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Evidence-to-Action-System-Gaps-and-Priorities-Yarn-Up-11.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043109 CREATED:20260209T233734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T024819Z UID:10000062-1781517600-1781524800@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | AbSec's return to Batemans Bay DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/strong-mob-strong-peak-absecs-return-to-batemans-bay/ LOCATION:Location TBC CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AbSec-Roadshow-Event-listings_Jan2026-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260615T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043109 CREATED:20260210T001102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T024935Z UID:10000063-1781524800-1781537400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | AbSec's return to Kempsey DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/strong-mob-strong-peak-absecs-return-to-kempsey/ LOCATION:Location TBC CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AbSec-Roadshow-Event-listings_Jan2026-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260618T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043109 CREATED:20260323T010810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T000508Z UID:10000078-1781776800-1781787600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Kempsey) DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/evidence-to-action-system-gaps-and-priorities-yarn-up-kempsey/ LOCATION:Dunghutti Elders Council (Aboriginal Corporation) RNTBC\, 17/23 South St\, South Kempsey NSW 2440\, South Kempsey\, NSW\, 2440\, Australia CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Evidence-to-Action-System-Gaps-and-Priorities-Yarn-Up-9.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260630T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260630T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043109 CREATED:20260323T012338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T233810Z UID:10000074-1782813600-1782824400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Redfern) DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/evidence-to-action-system-gaps-and-priorities-yarn-up-redfern/ LOCATION:Redfern Community Centre\, 29-53 Hugo St\, Redfern\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2016\, Australia CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Evidence-to-Action-System-Gaps-and-Priorities-Yarn-Up-16.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260702T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260702T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043109 CREATED:20260323T004717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T233721Z UID:10000073-1782986400-1782997200@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Campbelltown) DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/evidence-to-action-system-gaps-and-priorities-yarn-up-campbelltown/ LOCATION:NSW CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Evidence-to-Action-System-Gaps-and-Priorities-Yarn-Up-15.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T043109 CREATED:20260119T051912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T001509Z UID:10000054-1783504800-1783522800@absec.org.au SUMMARY:NAIDOC Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:📢 HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT \n \n \n \n This Quarterly Sector Forum is led by Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people and brings together community\, ACCOs\, and sector partners to have honest conversations about out-of-home care and family support. Across two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. Together\, we’ll explore what’s working\, what needs to change\, and how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care. \n \n \n \n \n \n 🎟️ Free Event \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n\n \n iCalendar\n\n \n Outlook 365\n\n \n Outlook Live\n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n 19-20 May\, 2026Prince Henry Centre\,Little Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 19 May \n \n \n \n 20 May \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change. \n \n \n \n Day 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. The program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: lived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,what needs to change in out-of-home care\,cultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,aftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,future directions for policy and reform. \n \n \n \n \n \n DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next. \n \n \n \n Day 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. Across the day\, sessions will focus on: rights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,key updates and conversations on system reform\,housing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,intergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 📝 REGISTER YOUR INTEREST \n \n \n \n We are currently inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to attend. To ensure the forum reflects community and centres Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people\, places will be allocated across different groups\, including: Aboriginal young peopleACCOs and community representativesSector and government partnersSubmitting an EOI helps us create a balanced and culturally appropriate group of participants. Attendance will be confirmed closer to the event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n \n Phone \n \n\n \n \n \n Who are you? \n \n \n \n \n I'm an Aboriginal young person\n I'm an ACCO and/or community representative\n I'm a sector and/or government partner\n Other (please specify)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Other (if selected above) \n \n \n \n \n Organisation (if applicable) \n \n \n \n \n Which day will you be attending? \n Day 1: 19 May (Open to all) Day 2: 20 May (ACCOs & Mob only) \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n Get ready for the 2026 May Quarterly Sector Youth Forum\, where you'll hear about sector updates on current initiatives\, seek guidance\, and strengthen networks. Please note that Day One is open to all\, and Day Two is ACCO and mob only. \n\n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 170 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going URL:https://absec.org.au/event/naidoc-familyfunday/ LOCATION:Private: Robyn Webster Sports Centre\, Holbeach Ave\, Tempe NSW 2044\, Tempe\, New South Wales\, 2044\, Australia CATEGORIES:Forums,NAIDOC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NAIDOC-Slides_1920x1080-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR