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The Power of Trusting Relationships in Care

Fostering Developmental Growth: The Power of Trusting Relationships in Care Have you ever tried to help a young person who doesn’t trust you? It’s like trying to climb a mountain

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Why Focusing on Development Really Matters in Foster Care

Why Focusing on Development Really Matters in Foster Care If you’ve ever spent time with kids, you know that they all grow and learn at their own pace. But for

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Disability Leadership Team Immersion Recap: Empowering Our Future

Disability Leadership Team Immersion Recap: Empowering Our Future Last week, we achieved a major milestone in our journey to strengthen leadership and drive meaningful impact across Disability Services. We

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Lizzie and Abby living the life they love!

Finding the perfect place to call home is about more than just four walls and roof over your head. It is about community, comfort, and independence. For Lizzie and Abby,

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Neurodiversity Celebration Week & International Women’s Day: Elevating the Voices of Neurodivergent Women

March is a month of strong advocacy and celebration, with Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 17-23) and International Women’s Day (March 8) shining a spotlight on inclusion. It’s the perfect time

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Pain-Based Behaviours in Foster Care: What’s Really Going On?

Pain-Based Behaviours in Foster Care: What’s Really Going On? If you’re a part of a child’s care team, you’ve probably encountered behaviours that leave you feeling frustrated, confused or even

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Bringing the CARE Framework to Life: Applying the Trauma-Informed Principle

Bringing the CARE Framework to Life: Applying the Trauma-Informed Principle Trauma can leave lasting scars but, with the right approach, healing from these scars is possible. The CARE framework provides

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What is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner?

If you or someone you know has a disability or complex needs, you may have heard the term Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner. But what exactly do they do, and how

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What Does It Mean to Be Trauma-Informed in Foster Care?

What Does It Mean to Be Trauma-Informed in Foster Care? Foster care is all about providing a safe and loving environment for kids who can’t live with their biological families.

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Join our Dubbo foster care info session

Right now, in the Dubbo and western New South Wales region there are children who need a safe, loving place to call home. We need people just like you to