Foster and Kinship Care Week
Sunday 9 March to Saturday 15 March 2008
Foster and Kinship Care Week is a celebration of foster carers, kinship carers, their families and extended networks. It is also an opportunity for the community to recognise their contribution to the care of children and young people in Queensland.
The theme for 2008 - The Celebration of Foster and Kinship Care - seeks to recognise the vital role that foster and kinship carers play in strengthening the lives of the children and young people in their care, assisting them to heal and participate in day-to-day activities, and in developing their potential.
The week will be a celebration for all Queensland carers with activities taking place across the state.
Foster and kinship carers and community groups are encouraged to apply for activity grants to hold an event during the week.
Foster and Kinship Care Week is held annually from the second Sunday in March. The event is coordinated by the Foster and Kinship Care Week Committee, under the auspices of PeakCare Queensland and Foster Care Queensland.
Activity grants have been awarded
The following organisations have been allocated grant funding and will hold events during Foster and Kinship Carers Week:
- Spiritus - TRACC Strengthening Families Service - Morayfield
- Will hold a celebration picnic and BBQ lunch, including outdoor games and activities and an Indigenous art workshop. For more information, call 5495 8718.
- Kyabra Community Association
- Will host a celebration dinner for carers and hand out family gift bags. For more information, call 3373 9499.
- Anglicare Central Queensland
- Will host a "Time Out at the Movies" event for carers including presentations and a "Play and Stay Young" activity and information day. For more information, call 4999 2500.
- Partners in Foster Care
- Will hold a "Kick Back and Relax" movie day for carers and children and present carer with awards at a special ceremony. For more information, call 4169 0587.
- Mercy Family Services - Goodna
- Will hold an afternoon of High Tea with entertainment for children and young people. For more information, call 3818 2622.
- Mercy Family Services - Toowoomba
- Will host a "Foster Family Fiesta" including presentations, Indigenous dances and children's activities. For more information, call 4635 8600.
- Anglicare Central Queensland - Corporate Office
- Will host a "Bring a Friend" sausage sizzle and "Let's Get Together and Yarn" function for carers and children. Child care will also be provided. For more information, call 4972 8220.
- Families Plus - Lifeline Community Care
- Will arrange the creation of a "Tree of Safety - Celebrating Foster & Kinship Carers". The sculpture will be created by children whose artwork will then be displayed in a local shopping centre. For more information, call 3624 2460.
- Mercy Family Services - Zillmere
- A Rock Dance party for carers and children will be held, including music, entertainment, BBQ, prizes and information displays. For more information, call 3865 7456.
- Mercy Family Services - Underwood
- Will host a Foster & Kinship Care Week Celebration lunch with music and entertainment. For more information, call 3341 3244.
- Spiritus - TRACC Strengthening families Service - Cooloola Foster Care Program - Gympie
- A celebration brunch will be held, including children's entertainment, activities, Indigenous art and craft sessions and lucky door prizes. For more information, call 5480 4700.
- Spiritus - TRACC South
- A "Let's Do Lunch for Carers and Workers" will be held, including guest speakers and presentations. For more information, call 3348 4533.
- Pathways Townsville
- Will host a BBQ lunch, including guest speakers and entertainment. For more information, call 33271657.
- Pathways Bundaberg
- Will host a "Cultural Awareness Day". The event will include entertainment and educational activities for carers, children and young people. For more information, call 3327 1657.
- Pathways Mackay
- Will host a "Carer Appreciation Luncheon", including speakers along with a Teddy Bear's Picnic for children. For more information, call 3327 1657.
- Pathways Maryborough
- Will host a "Carer Recognition Luncheon", including a presentation ceremony and speakers. For more information, call 3327 1657.
- Pathways Mt Isa
- Will hold a "Foster & Kinship Carer Pamper Day". Beauty therapies and a buffet lunch will be provided to foster and kinship carers. For more information, call 3327 1657.
- Pathways South East
- Will hold a "Bush Dance and Dinner" for foster and kinship carers. For more information, call 33271657.
- Pathways South West
- Will hold a "Foster and Kinship Carer Car Rally and Appreciation Lunch", including kids activities and entertainment. For more information, call 3327 1657.
- The Integrated Family & Youth Service, Sunshine Coast
- A lunch will be held for foster and kinship carers on the Sunshine Coast. Entertainment and child care services will be provided. For more information, call 5438 3003.
- Townsville Aboriginal & Islanders Health Services (TAIHS)
- Will host a Murray food, move night, information session and presentation ceremony. For more information, call 4759 4027.
- Families Plus - Lifeline Community Care - Freshwater
- A "De-stress and Relaxation Workshop" will be held for carers, which will include Information booths, workshop sessions and training in stress reduction and relaxation techniques. For more information, call 4058 0433.
- Central Qld Aboriginal & Islander Child Care Agency
- Will host an Olsens Caves Tour and BBQ lunch for carers. For more information, call 4922 2188.
- Last updated
- 13 February 2008
