"Their childhood is fleeting — there's a small window to make change for an individual child, and every child counts." Adopt Change CEO Renée Leigh Carter spoke to ABC News about the urgent need to make caring a viable and supported role – because interest alone isn’t enough to keep carers in the system. With carers receiving around $15,000 a year to support a child or young person – compared to up to $1 million to house a child in a motel – it's time for funding to follow the child, not the system. Read the article here: https://ab.co/3GWeXkK #ChildWelfare #FosterCare #SupportCarers #AHomeForEveryChild (fb)

Abstract submissions to the National Foster & Kinship Care Conference are open! We’re on the lookout for passionate voices – whether you’re a professional or have lived experience – to share insights, strategies and stories that empower carers and improve outcomes for children and young people in care. This year’s theme is Empowering Carers to Transform Lives, and we’re seeking presentations and workshops that align with one or more of these key areas: ✅ Navigating Trauma and ACEs ✅ Understanding Neurodivergence ✅ Raising Teens and Preparing for Adulthood ✅ Culture and Identity ✅ Safety in the Online World ✅ Empowering Advocacy ✅ Carer Wellbeing ✅ Practical Therapies to Support Children and Young People We’ve just launched a new, easy-to-use platform for abstract submissions – no formatting stress, just quick and simple. 📅 Submissions close: 30 May 📍 Present in Sydney: 28–30 November 🔗 https://bit.ly/3YBNOd2 Already submitted by email? No need to resubmit – we’ll add your submission for you. We can’t wait to hear from you! (fb)