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SUMMARY:Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Across three days of meaningful connection\, powerful learning\, and cultural celebration\, join us to strengthen commitment to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Learn More\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Stronger Together: Uniting Voices\, Empowering Futures  				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thriving partnerships for our kids\, our culture\, our way 				\n				\n				\n				\n									The AbSec Conference 2026 theme reflects both the challenges and the opportunities in the NSW child and family sector today. Aboriginal children and young people continue to be over-represented in the child protection and out-of-home care systems. While the Family Is Culture report laid out a clear pathway for reform\, many of its recommendations remain unimplemented. The recent Special Inquiry into out-of-home care has again revealed systemic failures\, from fragmented services to cultural disconnection. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Experience a dynamic program of keynotes\, workshops\, and policy discussions that directly address the pressing issues facing the child and family sector in NSW. Each session is designed to inform\, challenge\, and inspire\, creating space for collaboration and meaningful dialogue. At the heart of the conference are Aboriginal-led solutions and lived experience. Every session places the voices of our children\, families\, carers\, and community leaders—at its centre. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Explore the program\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Who should attend?				\n				\n				\n				\n					The 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference welcomes a diverse mix of voices and perspectives. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n										\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Strengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Government agencies and policymakers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Hear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Carers and kinship carers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Carers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					NGOs and sector leaders				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									This event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Researchers\, academics\, and students				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Attendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Advocates for our children\, young people\, and families				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n								\n		\n					\n							\n			\n							\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register now
URL:https://absec.org.au/event/quarterly-sector-youth-forum-may-2026/
LOCATION:Prince Henry Centre\, 2 Coast Hospital Rd\, Little Bay\, NSW\, 2036\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forums
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ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au
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SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Tamworth)
DESCRIPTION:Across three days of meaningful connection\, powerful learning\, and cultural celebration\, join us to strengthen commitment to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Learn More\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Stronger Together: Uniting Voices\, Empowering Futures  				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thriving partnerships for our kids\, our culture\, our way 				\n				\n				\n				\n									The AbSec Conference 2026 theme reflects both the challenges and the opportunities in the NSW child and family sector today. Aboriginal children and young people continue to be over-represented in the child protection and out-of-home care systems. While the Family Is Culture report laid out a clear pathway for reform\, many of its recommendations remain unimplemented. The recent Special Inquiry into out-of-home care has again revealed systemic failures\, from fragmented services to cultural disconnection. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Experience a dynamic program of keynotes\, workshops\, and policy discussions that directly address the pressing issues facing the child and family sector in NSW. Each session is designed to inform\, challenge\, and inspire\, creating space for collaboration and meaningful dialogue. At the heart of the conference are Aboriginal-led solutions and lived experience. Every session places the voices of our children\, families\, carers\, and community leaders—at its centre. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Explore the program\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Who should attend?				\n				\n				\n				\n					The 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference welcomes a diverse mix of voices and perspectives. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n										\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Strengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Government agencies and policymakers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Hear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Carers and kinship carers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Carers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					NGOs and sector leaders				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									This event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Researchers\, academics\, and students				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Attendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Advocates for our children\, young people\, and families				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n								\n		\n					\n							\n			\n							\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register now
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:Roadshow
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ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260610T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T052448Z
CREATED:20260209T233734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T052448Z
UID:10000062-1781083800-1781098200@absec.org.au
SUMMARY:Strong mob\, strong peak | AbSec Bateman's Bay Roadshow & CODA Community Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Across three days of meaningful connection\, powerful learning\, and cultural celebration\, join us to strengthen commitment to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Learn More\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Stronger Together: Uniting Voices\, Empowering Futures  				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thriving partnerships for our kids\, our culture\, our way 				\n				\n				\n				\n									The AbSec Conference 2026 theme reflects both the challenges and the opportunities in the NSW child and family sector today. Aboriginal children and young people continue to be over-represented in the child protection and out-of-home care systems. While the Family Is Culture report laid out a clear pathway for reform\, many of its recommendations remain unimplemented. The recent Special Inquiry into out-of-home care has again revealed systemic failures\, from fragmented services to cultural disconnection. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Experience a dynamic program of keynotes\, workshops\, and policy discussions that directly address the pressing issues facing the child and family sector in NSW. Each session is designed to inform\, challenge\, and inspire\, creating space for collaboration and meaningful dialogue. At the heart of the conference are Aboriginal-led solutions and lived experience. Every session places the voices of our children\, families\, carers\, and community leaders—at its centre. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Explore the program\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Who should attend?				\n				\n				\n				\n					The 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference welcomes a diverse mix of voices and perspectives. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n										\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Strengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Government agencies and policymakers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Hear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Carers and kinship carers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Carers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					NGOs and sector leaders				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									This event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Researchers\, academics\, and students				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Attendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Advocates for our children\, young people\, and families				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n								\n		\n					\n							\n			\n							\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register now
URL:https://absec.org.au/event/strong-mob-strong-peak-absecs-return-to-batemans-bay/
LOCATION:Batemans Bay Soldiers Club\, 6 Beach Rd\, Batemans Bay\, NSW\, 2536\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forums,Roadshow
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/batemans-bay_jun10.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T045001Z
CREATED:20260512T012744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T045001Z
UID:10000082-1781618400-1781629200@absec.org.au
SUMMARY:Condobolin Aboriginal Community Controlled Mechanism (ACCM) & Aboriginal-led Commissioning (ALC) Services Launch
DESCRIPTION:Across three days of meaningful connection\, powerful learning\, and cultural celebration\, join us to strengthen commitment to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Learn More\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Stronger Together: Uniting Voices\, Empowering Futures  				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thriving partnerships for our kids\, our culture\, our way 				\n				\n				\n				\n									The AbSec Conference 2026 theme reflects both the challenges and the opportunities in the NSW child and family sector today. Aboriginal children and young people continue to be over-represented in the child protection and out-of-home care systems. While the Family Is Culture report laid out a clear pathway for reform\, many of its recommendations remain unimplemented. The recent Special Inquiry into out-of-home care has again revealed systemic failures\, from fragmented services to cultural disconnection. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Experience a dynamic program of keynotes\, workshops\, and policy discussions that directly address the pressing issues facing the child and family sector in NSW. Each session is designed to inform\, challenge\, and inspire\, creating space for collaboration and meaningful dialogue. At the heart of the conference are Aboriginal-led solutions and lived experience. Every session places the voices of our children\, families\, carers\, and community leaders—at its centre. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Explore the program\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Who should attend?				\n				\n				\n				\n					The 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference welcomes a diverse mix of voices and perspectives. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n										\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Strengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Government agencies and policymakers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Hear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Carers and kinship carers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Carers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					NGOs and sector leaders				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									This event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Researchers\, academics\, and students				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Attendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Advocates for our children\, young people\, and families				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n								\n		\n					\n							\n			\n							\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register now
URL:https://absec.org.au/event/condobolin-accm-aboriginal-led-commissioning-alc-services-launch/
LOCATION:Wiradjuri Condobolin – Study Centre\, 48 McDonnell St\, Condobolin\, NSW\, 2877\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Roadshow
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Event-Page-ACCM-ALC-Launch.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260618T153000
DTSTAMP:20260624T044532Z
CREATED:20260323T010810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T044532Z
UID:10000078-1781776800-1781796600@absec.org.au
SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities & community Yarn‑Up (Kempsey)
DESCRIPTION:Across three days of meaningful connection\, powerful learning\, and cultural celebration\, join us to strengthen commitment to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Learn More\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Stronger Together: Uniting Voices\, Empowering Futures  				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thriving partnerships for our kids\, our culture\, our way 				\n				\n				\n				\n									The AbSec Conference 2026 theme reflects both the challenges and the opportunities in the NSW child and family sector today. Aboriginal children and young people continue to be over-represented in the child protection and out-of-home care systems. While the Family Is Culture report laid out a clear pathway for reform\, many of its recommendations remain unimplemented. The recent Special Inquiry into out-of-home care has again revealed systemic failures\, from fragmented services to cultural disconnection. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Experience a dynamic program of keynotes\, workshops\, and policy discussions that directly address the pressing issues facing the child and family sector in NSW. Each session is designed to inform\, challenge\, and inspire\, creating space for collaboration and meaningful dialogue. At the heart of the conference are Aboriginal-led solutions and lived experience. Every session places the voices of our children\, families\, carers\, and community leaders—at its centre. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Explore the program\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Who should attend?				\n				\n				\n				\n					The 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference welcomes a diverse mix of voices and perspectives. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n										\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Strengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Government agencies and policymakers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Hear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Carers and kinship carers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Carers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					NGOs and sector leaders				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									This event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Researchers\, academics\, and students				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Attendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Advocates for our children\, young people\, and families				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n								\n		\n					\n							\n			\n							\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register now
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:Roadshow
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Evidence-to-Action-System-Gaps-and-Priorities-Yarn-Up-1-2.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:20260624T044526Z
CREATED:20260323T012338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T044526Z
UID:10000074-1782813600-1782824400@absec.org.au
SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Redfern)
DESCRIPTION:Across three days of meaningful connection\, powerful learning\, and cultural celebration\, join us to strengthen commitment to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Learn More\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Stronger Together: Uniting Voices\, Empowering Futures  				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thriving partnerships for our kids\, our culture\, our way 				\n				\n				\n				\n									The AbSec Conference 2026 theme reflects both the challenges and the opportunities in the NSW child and family sector today. Aboriginal children and young people continue to be over-represented in the child protection and out-of-home care systems. While the Family Is Culture report laid out a clear pathway for reform\, many of its recommendations remain unimplemented. The recent Special Inquiry into out-of-home care has again revealed systemic failures\, from fragmented services to cultural disconnection. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Experience a dynamic program of keynotes\, workshops\, and policy discussions that directly address the pressing issues facing the child and family sector in NSW. Each session is designed to inform\, challenge\, and inspire\, creating space for collaboration and meaningful dialogue. At the heart of the conference are Aboriginal-led solutions and lived experience. Every session places the voices of our children\, families\, carers\, and community leaders—at its centre. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Explore the program\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Who should attend?				\n				\n				\n				\n					The 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference welcomes a diverse mix of voices and perspectives. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n										\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Strengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Government agencies and policymakers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Hear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Carers and kinship carers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Carers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					NGOs and sector leaders				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									This event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Researchers\, academics\, and students				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Attendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Advocates for our children\, young people\, and families				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n								\n		\n					\n							\n			\n							\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register now
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: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:20260625T021758Z
CREATED:20260323T004717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T021758Z
UID:10000073-1782986400-1782997200@absec.org.au
SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Penrith)
DESCRIPTION:Across three days of meaningful connection\, powerful learning\, and cultural celebration\, join us to strengthen commitment to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Learn More\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Stronger Together: Uniting Voices\, Empowering Futures  				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thriving partnerships for our kids\, our culture\, our way 				\n				\n				\n				\n									The AbSec Conference 2026 theme reflects both the challenges and the opportunities in the NSW child and family sector today. Aboriginal children and young people continue to be over-represented in the child protection and out-of-home care systems. While the Family Is Culture report laid out a clear pathway for reform\, many of its recommendations remain unimplemented. The recent Special Inquiry into out-of-home care has again revealed systemic failures\, from fragmented services to cultural disconnection. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Experience a dynamic program of keynotes\, workshops\, and policy discussions that directly address the pressing issues facing the child and family sector in NSW. Each session is designed to inform\, challenge\, and inspire\, creating space for collaboration and meaningful dialogue. At the heart of the conference are Aboriginal-led solutions and lived experience. Every session places the voices of our children\, families\, carers\, and community leaders—at its centre. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Explore the program\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Who should attend?				\n				\n				\n				\n					The 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference welcomes a diverse mix of voices and perspectives. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n										\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Strengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Government agencies and policymakers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Hear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Carers and kinship carers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Carers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					NGOs and sector leaders				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									This event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Researchers\, academics\, and students				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Attendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Advocates for our children\, young people\, and families				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n								\n		\n					\n							\n			\n							\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register now
URL:https://absec.org.au/event/evidence-to-action-system-gaps-and-priorities-yarn-up-penrith/
LOCATION:Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation (SRAC)\, 51-57 Henry St\, Penrith\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2750\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Roadshow
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PENRITH-BANNER.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260708T150000
DTSTAMP:20260714T061549Z
CREATED:20260119T051912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T061549Z
UID:10000054-1783504800-1783522800@absec.org.au
SUMMARY:NAIDOC Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Across three days of meaningful connection\, powerful learning\, and cultural celebration\, join us to strengthen commitment to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Learn More\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Stronger Together: Uniting Voices\, Empowering Futures  				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thriving partnerships for our kids\, our culture\, our way 				\n				\n				\n				\n									The AbSec Conference 2026 theme reflects both the challenges and the opportunities in the NSW child and family sector today. Aboriginal children and young people continue to be over-represented in the child protection and out-of-home care systems. While the Family Is Culture report laid out a clear pathway for reform\, many of its recommendations remain unimplemented. The recent Special Inquiry into out-of-home care has again revealed systemic failures\, from fragmented services to cultural disconnection. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Experience a dynamic program of keynotes\, workshops\, and policy discussions that directly address the pressing issues facing the child and family sector in NSW. Each session is designed to inform\, challenge\, and inspire\, creating space for collaboration and meaningful dialogue. At the heart of the conference are Aboriginal-led solutions and lived experience. Every session places the voices of our children\, families\, carers\, and community leaders—at its centre. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Explore the program\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Who should attend?				\n				\n				\n				\n					The 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference welcomes a diverse mix of voices and perspectives. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n										\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Strengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Government agencies and policymakers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Hear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Carers and kinship carers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Carers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					NGOs and sector leaders				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									This event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Researchers\, academics\, and students				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Attendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Advocates for our children\, young people\, and families				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n								\n		\n					\n							\n			\n							\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register now
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
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260715T061241Z
CREATED:20260323T011743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T061241Z
UID:10000079-1786528800-1786539600@absec.org.au
SUMMARY:Evidence to Action: System Gaps and Priorities Yarn-Up (Walgett)
DESCRIPTION:Across three days of meaningful connection\, powerful learning\, and cultural celebration\, join us to strengthen commitment to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Learn More\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Stronger Together: Uniting Voices\, Empowering Futures  				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thriving partnerships for our kids\, our culture\, our way 				\n				\n				\n				\n									The AbSec Conference 2026 theme reflects both the challenges and the opportunities in the NSW child and family sector today. Aboriginal children and young people continue to be over-represented in the child protection and out-of-home care systems. While the Family Is Culture report laid out a clear pathway for reform\, many of its recommendations remain unimplemented. The recent Special Inquiry into out-of-home care has again revealed systemic failures\, from fragmented services to cultural disconnection. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Experience a dynamic program of keynotes\, workshops\, and policy discussions that directly address the pressing issues facing the child and family sector in NSW. Each session is designed to inform\, challenge\, and inspire\, creating space for collaboration and meaningful dialogue. At the heart of the conference are Aboriginal-led solutions and lived experience. Every session places the voices of our children\, families\, carers\, and community leaders—at its centre. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Explore the program\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Who should attend?				\n				\n				\n				\n					The 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference welcomes a diverse mix of voices and perspectives. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n										\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Strengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Government agencies and policymakers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Hear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Carers and kinship carers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Carers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					NGOs and sector leaders				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									This event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Researchers\, academics\, and students				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Attendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Advocates for our children\, young people\, and families				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n								\n		\n					\n							\n			\n							\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register now
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:Roadshow
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Evidence-to-Action-System-Gaps-and-Priorities-Yarn-Up-1-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260716T234102Z
CREATED:20260716T233653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T234102Z
UID:10000086-1787616000-1787875199@absec.org.au
SUMMARY:2026 NSW Aboriginal Child and Family Conference
DESCRIPTION:Across three days of meaningful connection\, powerful learning\, and cultural celebration\, join us to strengthen commitment to Aboriginal children\, families\, and communities.				\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Learn More\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n		\n		\n				\n				\n					Stronger Together: Uniting Voices\, Empowering Futures  				\n				\n				\n				\n					Thriving partnerships for our kids\, our culture\, our way 				\n				\n				\n				\n									The AbSec Conference 2026 theme reflects both the challenges and the opportunities in the NSW child and family sector today. Aboriginal children and young people continue to be over-represented in the child protection and out-of-home care systems. While the Family Is Culture report laid out a clear pathway for reform\, many of its recommendations remain unimplemented. The recent Special Inquiry into out-of-home care has again revealed systemic failures\, from fragmented services to cultural disconnection. 								\n				\n				\n		\n				\n				\n									Experience a dynamic program of keynotes\, workshops\, and policy discussions that directly address the pressing issues facing the child and family sector in NSW. Each session is designed to inform\, challenge\, and inspire\, creating space for collaboration and meaningful dialogue. At the heart of the conference are Aboriginal-led solutions and lived experience. Every session places the voices of our children\, families\, carers\, and community leaders—at its centre. 								\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Explore the program\n					\n					\n				\n								\n				\n				\n				\n					\n				\n		\n					\n		\n				\n				\n					Who should attend?				\n				\n				\n				\n					The 2026 NSW Aboriginal Child & Family Conference welcomes a diverse mix of voices and perspectives. 				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n			\n										\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Strengthen connections with peers and sector leaders\, access culturally informed strategies\, and gain insights into innovative programs that support mob. The conference offers a platform to showcase ACCO-led solutions\, share success stories\, and influence policy decisions that impact their communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Government agencies and policymakers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Hear directly from Aboriginal communities\, ACCOs\, and carers\, ensuring policies are informed by lived experience and culturally grounded solutions. Network with sector leaders\, identify priority issues\, and co-design initiatives that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Carers and kinship carers				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Carers benefit from workshops\, practical guidance\, and peer networking that support their vital role in child and family care. The conference creates a space to amplify your voice\, advocate for systemic improvements\, and gain recognition and support from sector leaders and policymakers. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					NGOs and sector leaders				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									This event offers a chance to deepen understanding of Aboriginal-led practice\, discover collaborative opportunities\, and strengthen partnerships across the sector. Leaders can engage with best practice models\, cultural insights\, and policy discussions that drive meaningful impact for communities. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Researchers\, academics\, and students				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Attendees can connect theory with practice\, access current data and research\, and explore real-world applications of findings in Aboriginal child and family services. The conference fosters collaboration with practitioners\, ACCOs\, and policymakers\, enriching research relevance and sector impact. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n											\n							\n					\n				\n				\n																														\n				\n				\n				\n					Advocates for our children\, young people\, and families				\n				\n				\n				\n							\n						\n				\n					 Read more \n							\n			\n			\n		\n\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									Stay informed on emerging issues\, strengthen advocacy strategies\, and collaborate with sector leaders\, ACCOs\, and policymakers. Advocates can amplify community voices\, share insights\, and contribute to shaping solutions that promote wellbeing and self-determination. 								\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						\n				\n					\n				\n								\n								\n		\n					\n							\n			\n							\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				\n									\n					\n						\n									Register now
URL:https://absec.org.au/event/conference-2026/
LOCATION:Panthers Port Macquarie\, 1 Bay St\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444\, Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/conference-event-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au
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