Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT (FKCANT) invites registered DCF foster and kinship carers and FKCANT members to attend: Child Australia Workshop 📅 Wednesday, 5 November 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

Join us for the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT. This is your opportunity to: Hear updates on our work over the past year Review the 2026–2028 Strategic Plan Receive the Annual Report and audited financials Take part in the election of Office Bearers and Board Members Raise any general business for discussion Your voice matters – the AGM is where members shape the direction of our Association and ensure carers remain strongly represented. 📅 Date: Friday, 14 November 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm 📍 Venue: The Cellar at Midway, Berrimah NT 💻 Online attendance available via TEAMS (link provided to registered participants) Light refreshments will be provided for in-person attendees.

Join us for this important FREE training, delivered in partnership with the Australian Childhood Foundation. This workshop will give foster and kinship carers the tools and confidence to recognise and respond to harmful sexualised behaviours in children and young people. What you’ll learn: ✅ Recognise when sexual behaviours may be harmful or concerning ✅ Use the Behaviour Traffic Lights framework to assess and respond effectively ✅ Gain practical strategies and clear referral pathways to support children in your care Training is delivered by the Australian Childhood Foundation. 📌 Catering provided. 👉 Places are limited – secure your spot today.

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 date: 20 Nov 2025 This event is open to registered volunteer Dept. Children & Families carers and FKCANT members.

Join our team from the Foster & Kinship Carers Association NT as we attend NAPCAN’s Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention / Mandatory Reporting workshop. This essential session provides practical knowledge for anyone who works or volunteers with children and young people — including carers, community workers, and support staff. You’ll learn about: Roles and responsibilities in preventing child abuse and neglect NT legislation and mandatory reporting requirements Recognising early indicators of harm How to respond to disclosures Organisational and individual responsibilities in supporting families Prevention strategies and best practices This workshop is delivered by the amazing team at NAPCAN. We’ve reserved a small number of free tickets for carers and FKCANT staff to attend together.

Supporting Children with Trauma Backgrounds: Conversations & Boundaries Caring for children who have experienced trauma can bring unique challenges — and it can also be deeply rewarding. This interactive workshop, presented by Sarah Austin from Darwin Youth Services, is designed specifically for Foster & Kinship Carers to strengthen the way you support children in your care. You’ll gain practical, trauma-informed strategies to: • Build trust and connection with children who have experienced trauma • Communicate with confidence in challenging situations • Handle difficult conversations with respect and understanding • Recognise and respond early to red flags • Set clear, safe, and supportive boundaries that help children feel secure 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.

Join the Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT for a free, practical E-Safety Workshop designed to help carers protect children and young people online. Presented by ThinkUKnow Australia, a program led by the Australian Federal Police in partnership with Microsoft, Datacom, and Commonwealth Bank, this interactive session explores the challenges children and young people face online — and what carers can do to help. You’ll learn: How to keep kids safe online with simple, practical strategies. The latest apps, games, and online trends young people use. What to do if something goes wrong — including where to go for help. This session focuses on prevention and empowering carers to take action. It’s designed for adults only, so please arrange care for children during the presentation. 📅 March 2026 📍 FKCANT Office, 2/20 Catterthun Street, Winnellie NT 0820 Free – registration essential.

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.

Join us for a practical, informative workshop with Prue Walker, one of Australia’s leading experts on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). This interactive session will help foster and kinship carers, professionals, and support workers to: ✅ Understand how prenatal alcohol exposure affects the brain and behaviour ✅ Recognise common features of FASD in children and young people ✅ Learn practical, strengths-based strategies for supporting children in care ✅ Explore case studies and tools for developing effective care plans Prue draws on over 20 years’ experience in child protection, out-of-home care, and FASD education. Her workshops combine current research with real-world examples to help you respond with empathy, insight, and confidence. 🗓 Wednesday, 30 April 2026 🕘 9:00am – 2:00pm 📍 FKCANT Office – 2/20 Catterthun Street, Winnellie 🎟 Free for Foster & Kinship Carers (bookings essential) ☎ 1300 352 268 (1300 FKCANT) Morning tea provided. Presented by the Foster & Kinship Carers Association NT in partnership with FASD Consultant Prue Walker.

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.