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:20251027T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251027T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T020820 CREATED:20250903T004918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T005406Z UID:10000044-1761559200-1761575400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | Dubbo DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20251029T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251029T143000 DTSTAMP:20260409T020820 CREATED:20250903T005244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T005244Z UID:10000045-1761732000-1761748200@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | Batemans Bay DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20251118T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T020820 CREATED:20250901T012502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T223303Z UID:10000041-1763456400-1763568000@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Quarterly Sector Forum | November 2025 DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20251118T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251118T233000 DTSTAMP:20260409T020820 CREATED:20250903T043255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T231030Z UID:10000042-1763488800-1763508600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:2025 Gala Dinner Awards Night DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20251119T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T020820 CREATED:20250917T232255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T222846Z UID:10000046-1763560800-1763564400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:2025 AbSec Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20251201T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251201T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T020820 CREATED:20251105T024057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T210514Z UID:10000048-1764597600-1764601200@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Webinar | Portable Long Service Leave Scheme DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260126T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260126T193000 DTSTAMP:20260409T020820 CREATED:20260109T014742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T025613Z UID:10000050-1769441400-1769455800@absec.org.au SUMMARY:AbSec Family Day Swim and BBQ DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260225T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T020821 CREATED:20251219T035456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T002142Z UID:10000049-1772010000-1772121600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Quarterly Sector Forum | February 2026 DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260226T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260128T023744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T040858Z UID:10000060-1772114400-1772121600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | AbSec's return to Dubbo DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260327T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260327T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260316T025411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T020600Z UID:10000065-1774603800-1774614600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Narooma Community Disaster Workshop DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260313T004048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T042904Z UID:10000064-1776765600-1776778200@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | AbSec Lismore Roadshow & CODA Community Gathering DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260323T005225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T053216Z UID:10000075-1778061600-1778072400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Dubbo) DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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-21.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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260317T025600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T021636Z UID:10000066-1778151600-1778162400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Carers Day Out Cruise DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260323T005725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T042412Z UID:10000076-1778580000-1778590800@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Wagga Wagga) DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260323T010334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T042501Z UID:10000077-1778752800-1778763600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Albury City) DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260323T011743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T042512Z UID:10000079-1779789600-1779800400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Walgett) DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260323T052018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T042530Z UID:10000080-1780480800-1780491600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Tamworth) DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260209T233734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T024819Z UID:10000062-1781517600-1781524800@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | AbSec's return to Batemans Bay DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260210T001102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T024935Z UID:10000063-1781524800-1781537400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | AbSec's return to Kempsey DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260323T010810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T053416Z UID:10000078-1781776800-1781787600@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Kempsey) DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260323T012338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T042554Z UID:10000074-1782813600-1782824400@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Redfern) DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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-20.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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260323T004717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T042605Z UID:10000073-1782986400-1782997200@absec.org.au SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Campbelltown) DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 Supported By 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-19.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:20260409T020821 CREATED:20260119T051912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T052629Z UID:10000054-1783504800-1783522800@absec.org.au SUMMARY:NAIDOC Family Fun Day DESCRIPTION:📢 HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE 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 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 \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 I'M A YOUNG PERSON \n \n \n \n HAVE YOUR SAY - FILL OUT THE FORM TO ATTEND \n \n \n \n Due to high demand and limited places\, attendance at the forum will be confirmed through an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW\, we’d love to hear from you. This helps us bring together a strong mix of young people and make sure the forum reflects your voices. We’ll be in touch closer to the event to confirm who’s coming. \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 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 I'm an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person \n \n \n I would like support with travel and/or accomodation. \n Yes No \n \n \n I would like to bring a support person. \n Yes No \n \n \n If yes\, what is their name? \n \n \n \n \n What is their email? \n \n \n \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All other attendees \n \n \n \n COME AND LISTEN - 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 Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n\n \n \n\n \n \n 0 \n \n Going \n\n\n \n 150 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 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