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:20260708T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T150000 DTSTAMP:20260415T040958 CREATED:20260119T051912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T045349Z UID:10000054-1783504800-1783522800@absec.org.au SUMMARY:NAIDOC Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT 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 and the importance of including young people in decision making.  \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 Artwork by Oumoula Mckenzie for Mounty Yarns  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View Day 1: 19 May \n \n \n \n View Day 2: 20 May \n \n \n \n Explore all sessions here \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 To explore all sessions\, download the full forum agenda\, here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - REGISTER NOW \n \n \n \n If you’re a young person and would like support with registering\, you can contact Jess on 0475 412 099 or Nicole on 0412 483 170 to complete your registration over the phone. We are offering support to attend the forum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people from across NSW. This will be allocated through an EOI process. The support will cover travel\, accommodation and meals.  If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, please register first\, then complete the EOI section below to access this support. This process helps us bring together a diverse group of young people and ensure the forum reflects your voices. We will be in touch ASAP to discuss your EOI with you. \n \n \n \n \n \n STEP 1: REGISTER HERE \n \n \n \n NOTE: This registration is for young people (15-25) only\, all other attendees please scroll down to register in the “ALL OTHER ATTENDEES” section. \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n I'M A YOUNG PERSON | Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 5 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 45 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n STEP 2: SUBMIT AN EOI FOR SUPPORT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n Name \n \n \n \n \n Email \n \n \n \n I have already registered for this event. \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n \n \n \n Send\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME\, LISTEN AND ACT - REGISTER HERE \n \n \n \n If you’re not a young person but would like to come\, listen and take action – including those from ACCOs\, non-ACCO NGOs\, Government and the broader sector – register here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n ALL OTHER ATTENDEES | Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 30 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 60 remaining \n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n \n \n \n RSVP Here \n\n \n\n \n Going \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supported By 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