AbSec online Carer training session | Leaving Care
2025-05-06 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT

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, how to strengthen culturally grounded approaches to care and the importance of including young people in decision making.

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19-20 May, 2026Prince Henry Centre,Little Bay, NSW 2036

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DAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change.

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.

DAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next.

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.

To explore all sessions, download the full forum agenda, here.

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If you’re a young person and would like support with registering, you can contact Jess on 0475 412 099 or Nicole on 0412 483 170 to complete your registration over the phone. We are offering support to attend the forum for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people from across NSW. This will be allocated through an EOI process. The support will cover travel, accommodation and meals. If you’re an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young person from anywhere across NSW, please register first, then complete the EOI section below to access this support. This process helps us bring together a diverse group of young people and ensure the forum reflects your voices. We will be in touch ASAP to discuss your EOI with you.

STEP 1: REGISTER HERE

NOTE: This registration is for young people (15-25) only, all other attendees please scroll down to register in the “ALL OTHER ATTENDEES” section.

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If you’re not a young person but would like to come, listen and take action – including those from ACCOs, non-ACCO NGOs, Government and the broader sector – register here.

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