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SUMMARY:Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026
DESCRIPTION:HEAR FROM YOUNG PEOPLE ABOUT OUT-OF-HOME CARE & FAMILY SUPPORT\nThis 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. \nAcross two days\, the program centres lived experience alongside practical workshops\, panels\, and yarning spaces. \nTogether\, 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. \n🎟️ Free Event\n\n\nAdd to calendar \n  \n\nGoogle Calendar\niCalendar\nOutlook 365\nOutlook Live\n\n19-20 May\, 2026\nPrince Henry Centre\,\nLittle Bay\, NSW 2036 \n \nArtwork by Oumoula Mckenzie for Mounty Yarns \n\nView Day 1: 19 May\n\n\nView Day 2: 20 May\n\n\nExplore all sessions here\n \nDAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change.\nDay 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. \nThe program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: \n\nlived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,\nwhat needs to change in out-of-home care\,\ncultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,\naftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,\nfuture directions for policy and reform.\n\nDAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next.\nDay 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. \nAcross the day\, sessions will focus on: \n\nrights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,\nkey updates and conversations on system reform\,\nhousing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,\nintergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge.\n\nTo explore all sessions\, download the full forum agenda\, here. \nDAY 1: Lived experience. Cultural care. System change.\nDay 1 brings together young people\, community\, and sector partners for a full day of panels\, workshops\, and conversations grounded in lived experience. \nThe program will explore key issues across out-of-home care and family support\, including: \n\nlived experience perspectives from Aboriginal young people\,\nwhat needs to change in out-of-home care\,\ncultural care\, including grief\, loss and Sorry Business\,\naftercare\, restoration\, and exiting care\,\nfuture directions for policy and reform.\n\nDAY 2: Strengthening community. Shaping what comes next.\nDay 2 creates space for ACCOs and community to connect\, reflect\, and focus on practical solutions for change. \nAcross the day\, sessions will focus on: \n\nrights and advocacy for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander children and young people\,\nkey updates and conversations on system reform\,\nhousing and support pathways for young people leaving care\,\nintergenerational advocacy and shared knowledge.\n\nTo explore all sessions\, download the full forum agenda\, here. \nI’M A YOUNG PERSON\nHAVE YOUR SAY – REGISTER NOW\n\nIf 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. \nWe 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. \n\n\nIf 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. \n\nThis process helps us bring together a diverse group of young people and ensure the forum reflects your voices. \nWe will be in touch ASAP to discuss your EOI with you. \n\nSTEP 1: REGISTER HERE\nNote: this registration is for young people U26 only\, all other attendees please scroll down to register in the “ALL OTHER ATTENDEES” section. Anyone under 18 will need to attend with a carer\, community member or support worker. \n  \nI’M A YOUNG PERSON | Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n12\nGoing\n38 remaining\nRSVP Here\n\nGoing  \nSTEP 2: SUBMIT AN EOI FOR SUPPORT\nAll other attendees\nCOME\, LISTEN AND ACT – REGISTER HERE\nIf you’re not a young person but would like to come\, listen and take action – including those from ACCOs\, non-ACCO NGOs\, Government and the broader sector – register here. \n  \nALL OTHER ATTENDEES | Quarterly Sector Youth Forum | May 2026\n82\nGoing\n8 remaining\nRSVP Here\n\nGoing  \nSupported By
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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