BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//AbSec NSW - ECPv6.16.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://absec.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for AbSec NSW REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20270403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20271002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260520T130000 DTSTAMP:20260520T235612Z CREATED:20260520T235612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T235612Z UID:10000085-1779181200-1779282000@absec.org.au 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://absec.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Youth-Forum-WEBSITE-ELEMENTS-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AbSec NSW":MAILTO:events@absec.org.au END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR