Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT (FKCANT) is inviting all our foster and kinship carers to our monthly carer connection dinner. An opportunity for our carer community to connect, share experiences and enjoy a delicious meal together. The Dinner is at Cazaly's Club Palmerston. A friendly FKCANT staff member will be available from 5:45pm-7pm. You are welcome to join us at any time that suits you. Cazaly's Club Palmerston has a fully supervised kids' club led by Ochre Card-qualified staff. Enjoy your dinner while your kids have fun in a safe and supportive environment. Meals will be available at Cazaly's menu prices, and kids eat free! FKCANT will sponsor meals for children from the kid's menu. Reservations are essential; please book using the link below or call our office at 1300 352 268. Dinner dates: 17 Jul, 21 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct and 20 Nov. This event is open to registered volunteer Dept. Children & Families carers and FKCANT members.

Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT (FKCANT) invites registered DCF (former TFHC) foster and kinship carers and FKCANT members to attend: Child Australia Workshop 📅 Wednesday, 15 October 2025 🕣 9:00 am to 2:00 pm 📍 FKCANT Training Room, 2/20 Catterthun Street, Winnellie This full-day, practical session with Child Australia will cover: Learning outcomes: Rituals and Rhythms: Explore how consistent routines and rituals can build emotional security and support positive behaviours. Child Protection: Strengthen your understanding of child protection principles and learn strategies to help keep children safe. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and discussions to build confidence and practical skills for supporting children in care. 🧃 Catering provided. For questions, contact us: 📧 media@fkca.org.au 📞 (08) 8945 7723

Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT (FKCANT), in collaboration with the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF), invites registered DCF (Department of Children and Families) foster and kinship carers and FKCANT members to attend: Understanding Harmful Sexualised Behaviours 📅 Tuesday, 18 November 2025 🕣 9:00 am to 12:30 pm 📍 FKCANT Training Room, 2/20 Catterthun Street, Winnellie This workshop supports carers to identify, understand, and respond to sexual behaviours in children and young people. Learning outcomes: Understand harmful sexual behaviours in children and youth. Apply the Behaviour Traffic Lights framework to assess behaviours. Learn practical strategies for responding to concerning behaviours. Training is delivered by the Australian Childhood Foundation. 🧃 Catering provided. For questions, contact us: 📧 media@fkca.org.au 📞 (08) 8945 7723

✨ FKCANT is offering four fully sponsored places for NT foster and kinship carers to attend the 2025 National Foster & Kinship Care Conference in Sydney, 28–30 November 2025. 🌟 This year’s theme, “Empowering Carers to Transform Lives” brings together expert speakers, practical workshops, and opportunities to connect with carers from across Australia. Sessions will cover topics such as carer wellbeing, navigating trauma, culture and identity, neurodivergence, raising teens, online safety, and therapeutic parenting. ✅ Each sponsored place includes: Full 3-day conference ticket including the Gala Dinner Return flights (Darwin or Alice Springs ↔ Sydney) 3 nights’ accommodation (Thu 27, Fri 28, Sat 29 Nov) Daily meals provided through the conference program 📝 EOIs close Fri 10 Oct 2025. 📢 Only four carers will be selected by FKCANT and notified by Fri 17 Oct 2025. Submitting an EOI is an application only and does not guarantee a sponsored place.

Build trust, navigate tough talks, and set boundaries that work. This interactive workshop, presented by Sarah Austin from Darwin Youth Services, is tailored specifically for Foster & Kinship Carers. You’ll learn practical, trauma-informed strategies to: • Communicate with confidence • Handle difficult conversations with respect and trust • Recognise and respond to red flags early • Set clear, safe, and respectful boundaries with young people in care Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026 Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm Venue: FKCANT Office – 2/20 Catterthun St, Winnellie NT Cost: Free for Foster & Kinship Carers Bookings essential – limited spots available

Come along to our monthly Carer Connection Dinner at Cazaly’s Club Palmerston. This is a chance for foster and kinship carers to connect, share experiences, and enjoy a relaxed meal together. A staff member from the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT will be there from 5:45pm–7pm to welcome you, and you’re free to join at any time during the evening. ✨ What to expect: A friendly space to catch up with fellow carers Dinner at Cazaly’s menu prices Kids’ meals covered from the children’s menu A fully supervised kids’ club run by Ochre Card–qualified staff Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026 Time: 5:45pm – 7:00pm Location: Cazaly’s Club Palmerston, 10 Temple Terrace, Palmerston NT 0830 This event is open to registered volunteer Department of Children & Families carers and members of the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT. Reservations are essential – please register using the booking link or call our office on 1300 352 268.

Come along to our monthly Carer Connection Dinner at Cazaly’s Club Palmerston. This is a chance for foster and kinship carers to connect, share experiences, and enjoy a relaxed meal together. A staff member from the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT will be there from 5:45pm–7pm to welcome you, and you’re free to join at any time during the evening. ✨ What to expect: A friendly space to catch up with fellow carers Dinner at Cazaly’s menu prices Kids’ meals covered from the children’s menu A fully supervised kids’ club run by Ochre Card–qualified staff Date: Thursday, 19 March 2026 Time: 5:45pm – 7:00pm Location: Cazaly’s Club Palmerston, 10 Temple Terrace, Palmerston NT 0830 This event is open to registered volunteer Department of Children & Families carers and members of the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT. Reservations are essential – please register using the booking link or call our office on 1300 352 268.

Come along to our monthly Carer Connection Dinner at Cazaly’s Club Palmerston. This is a chance for foster and kinship carers to connect, share experiences, and enjoy a relaxed meal together. A staff member from the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT will be there from 5:45pm–7pm to welcome you, and you’re free to join at any time during the evening. ✨ What to expect: A friendly space to catch up with fellow carers Dinner at Cazaly’s menu prices Kids’ meals covered from the children’s menu A fully supervised kids’ club run by Ochre Card–qualified staff Date: Thursday, 16 April 2026 Time: 5:45pm – 7:00pm Location: Cazaly’s Club Palmerston, 10 Temple Terrace, Palmerston NT 0830 This event is open to registered volunteer Department of Children & Families carers and members of the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT. Reservations are essential – please register using the booking link or call our office on 1300 352 268.

Come along to our monthly Carer Connection Dinner at Cazaly’s Club Palmerston. This is a chance for foster and kinship carers to connect, share experiences, and enjoy a relaxed meal together. A staff member from the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT will be there from 5:45pm–7pm to welcome you, and you’re free to join at any time during the evening. ✨ What to expect: A friendly space to catch up with fellow carers Dinner at Cazaly’s menu prices Kids’ meals covered from the children’s menu A fully supervised kids’ club run by Ochre Card–qualified staff Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026 Time: 5:45pm – 7:00pm Location: Cazaly’s Club Palmerston, 10 Temple Terrace, Palmerston NT 0830 This event is open to registered volunteer Department of Children & Families carers and members of the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT. Reservations are essential – please register using the booking link or call our office on 1300 352 268.

Come along to our monthly Carer Connection Dinner at Cazaly’s Club Palmerston. This is a chance for foster and kinship carers to connect, share experiences, and enjoy a relaxed meal together. A staff member from the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT will be there from 5:45pm–7pm to welcome you, and you’re free to join at any time during the evening. ✨ What to expect: A friendly space to catch up with fellow carers Dinner at Cazaly’s menu prices Kids’ meals covered from the children’s menu A fully supervised kids’ club run by Ochre Card–qualified staff Date: Thursday, 18 June 2026 Time: 5:45pm – 7:00pm Location: Cazaly’s Club Palmerston, 10 Temple Terrace, Palmerston NT 0830 This event is open to registered volunteer Department of Children & Families carers and members of the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT. Reservations are essential – please register using the booking link or call our office on 1300 352 268.