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:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT 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:20260404T221658 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:20260226T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20260128T023744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T040858Z UID:10000060-1772114400-1772121600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | AbSec's return to 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/strong-mob-strong-peak-absecs-return-to-dubbo/ LOCATION:Dubbo Rhino Lodge\, 14L Camp Road\, Dubbo New South Wales 2830\, Dubbo\, New South Wales\, 2830\, Australia CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/AbSec-Roadshow-Event-listings_Jan2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260225T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20251219T035456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T002142Z UID:10000049-1772010000-1772121600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Quarterly Sector Forum | February 2026 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/quarterly-sector-forum-february-2026/ LOCATION:Dubbo Rhino Lodge\, 14L Camp Road\, Dubbo New South Wales 2830\, Dubbo\, New South Wales\, 2830\, Australia CATEGORIES:Forums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Nov-2025-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260126T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260126T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20260109T014742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T025613Z UID:10000050-1769441400-1769455800@absec.org.au SUMMARY:AbSec Family Day Swim and BBQ 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/absec-family-day-swim-and-bbq/ LOCATION:Condobolin Swimming Pool\, Pool La\, Condobolin NSW 2877\, Condobolin\, New South Wales\, 2877\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ALC_Swim_Jan2026-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251201T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251201T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20251105T024057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T210514Z UID:10000048-1764597600-1764601200@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Webinar | Portable Long Service Leave Scheme 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/webinar-portable-long-service-leave-scheme/ LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWFmODkxOTItODdlZi00OTdmLWFhZWEtY2ZjNmVjZTRkNzUx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2206f64690-3f14-4f88-85cc-925a118685eb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22839ee20e-cdf3-444c-955c-159c5b42fae8%22%7d ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Long-Service-Webinar-Feature-Image_Nov2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20250917T232255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T222846Z UID:10000046-1763560800-1763564400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:2025 AbSec Annual General Meeting 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/2025-absec-annual-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Murrook Culture Centre\, 2163 Nelson Bay Rd\, Williamtown\, NSW\, 2318\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/AGM_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251118T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251118T233000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20250903T043255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T231030Z UID:10000042-1763488800-1763508600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:2025 Gala Dinner Awards Night 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/2025-gala-dinner-awards-night/ LOCATION:Murrook Culture Centre\, 2163 Nelson Bay Rd\, Williamtown\, NSW\, 2318\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Gala-Dinner-Event-Listing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251118T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20250901T012502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T223303Z UID:10000041-1763456400-1763568000@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Quarterly Sector Forum | November 2025 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/quarterly-sector-forum-november-2025/ LOCATION:Murrook Culture Centre\, 2163 Nelson Bay Rd\, Williamtown\, NSW\, 2318\, Australia CATEGORIES:Forums ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/QSF-Nov-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251029T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251029T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20250903T005244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T005244Z UID:10000045-1761732000-1761748200@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | 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-batemans-bay/ LOCATION:Batemans Bay Soldiers Club\, 6 Beach Rd\, Batemans Bay\, NSW\, 2536\, Australia CATEGORIES:Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Roadshow-Event_Batemans.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251027T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251027T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20250903T004918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T005406Z UID:10000044-1761559200-1761575400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | 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/strong-mob-strong-peak-dubbo/ LOCATION:Taronga Western Plains Zoo\, Obley Rd\, Dubbo\, NSW\, 2830\, Australia CATEGORIES:Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Roadshow-Event_Dubbo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251015T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251015T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20250902T235308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T003338Z UID:10000043-1760522400-1760538600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | 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-kempsey/ LOCATION:Dunghutti Elders Council\, 17/23 South St\, South Kempsey\, NSW\, 2440\, Australia CATEGORIES:Roadshow ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Roadshow-Event_Kempsey.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250718T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250718T115000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20250613T061256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T053155Z UID:10000039-1752832800-1752839400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:OOHC Data Dashboard 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/oohc-data-dashboard-workshop/ LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGJhOTRjMDUtMzllOC00NzNiLWIyZTgtOTEwZTNjNGYwYjdk%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2206f64690-3f14-4f88-85cc-925a118685eb%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2229032934-39e2-4a92-a58f-ae6c61138f2d%22%7d ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/OOHC-Data-Dashboard-Workshop-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250709T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250709T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20250410T002607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T234707Z UID:10000031-1752055200-1752069600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:AbSec NAIDOC Family Fun Day 2025 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/absec-naidoc-family-fun-day-2025/ LOCATION:PCYC Marrickville\, 531 Illawarra Rd\, Marrickville\, NSW\, 2204\, Australia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-NAIDOC-FFD-Event-Banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250506T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250506T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221658 CREATED:20250121T013536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T030828Z UID:10000003-1746527400-1746531000@absec.org.au SUMMARY:AbSec online Carer training session | Leaving Care 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/absec-online-carer-training-session-leaving-care/ LOCATION:NSW CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Online-Carer-training-sessions_Eventbrite-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR