Foster Care

She overcame domestic violence trauma to regain care of children

Domestic violence. Drugs. Alcohol. Psychological and physical trauma.

Foster Care

Our happy place: a house filled with children

Growing up in England and visiting her uncle who lived in a 10 bedroom home full of children needing refuge, Mary knew from a young age she would one day

Foster Care

A place to call home

Having a family was always part of Orla’s life plan. Growing up, it never occurred to her that circumstance would take her down a less conventional path. Sometimes surprising, often

Allied Health

Parenting a Teen with Autism: Nicole and Scott’s Story

Nicole and Scott’s son, Edward, was diagnosed with Autism at five years of age. Up until three years ago, they had been doing all of the caring and for the

Allied Health

A Day In the Life of A Kinship Carer: Alison’s Story

For the first time since she was eighteen years old, Alison no longer had any children living under her roof. Her youngest son had moved out of home and she’d

Foster Care

Staying strong: a little self-care goes a long way

Foster carers are quick to tell you that caring for a child in need is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. But being a foster carer also

Foster Care

Room for one more

“My house” says 6-year-old Ryan as the Davidson family pulls into their 5-acre Central Coast block. Hearing those words was a wonderful moment for foster carers Rosanna and Colin, especially

Foster Care

Hunter’s vulnerable children doing it tough

There are vulnerable children in the Hunter region doing it tough. Really tough. Through no fault of their own, these children are unable to live with their parents. Due to

Disability Services

5 key benefits of Supported Independent Living

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to allow more choice and control in the lives of people living with a permanent and significant disability. If one of your

Disability Services

Understanding Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)

If you are looking for accommodation options, there are a number of different housing solutions and supports available to consider for your unique needs. Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability