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.

FKCANT is seeking expressions of interest from Foster and Kinship Carers to join the newly established Carer Reference Group. This group will support stronger, more consistent partnerships between carers and the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and help guide improvements to the Northern Territory’s foster care system. Drawing on the findings of last year’s Carer Engagement Survey and feedback sessions, carers will work alongside DCF and FKCANT leadership to identify priorities, review recommendations, and help plan practical, positive changes. These areas include: • Strengthening communication and collaboration between carers and workers • Improving consistency, responsiveness and shared decision-making • Supporting carer retention by addressing barriers raised in the survey and workshops • Reviewing and informing policy, process and practice improvements • Ensuring carers’ voices shape how the system grows and adapts • Helping design changes that improve support, training, and the care team experience for children and carers The survey and workshops highlighted clear themes — carers want better communication, more inclusive decision-making, clearer information sharing, improved support processes and stronger relationships with caseworkers. The Carer Reference Group will help turn these findings into real, actionable change. We welcome carers from all regions, experiences and backgrounds. If you want to contribute to positive system change and help shape the future of foster care in the NT, we encourage you to register. Once expressions of interest are received, FKCANT will follow up with next steps, meeting details and opportunities for involvement. For any questions, contact us at info@fkca.org.au or 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. 📅 12 March 2026, 9:30am - 11:30am 📍 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.

FKCANT is excited to host a special April school holiday cultural activity for foster and kinship carers and the children in their care, delivered by Dale Austin and the team from Dingo Cockatoo Aboriginal Culture. Dale and his team bring a wealth of cultural knowledge, warmth, and experience working with children and families. Their sessions are known for being engaging, hands-on, and welcoming — creating a space where children and carers can learn together through shared experiences. During the session, families will be invited to take part in a range of cultural activities, including ochre painting, pandanus weaving, and traditional cooking using a ground oven. Children will have the opportunity to learn about bush foods, how they are prepared, and the cultural significance of sharing food, stories, and time together. This is a relaxed, outdoor experience designed to celebrate culture, connection, and community. Activities are interactive and family-friendly, allowing children and carers to participate side-by-side at their own pace. Feedback from previous sessions delivered by Dale and his team has been overwhelmingly positive, with families valuing both the cultural learning and the sense of belonging created on the day. We’re proud to partner with Dingo Cockatoo Aboriginal Culture to offer this meaningful school holiday experience and warmly encourage families to join us and be part of it.

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.

Foster and Kinship Carers Association NT are offering First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training for our Carer members at a reduced rate of just $20. Boost your confidence in emergency care with a full-day certification course from the trusted experts at St John Ambulance. Join us on Thursday June 18, 2026, and gain the practical skills you need to handle emergencies with assurance. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive a nationally recognised certification in: HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support HLTAID011 Provide first aid What you need to know Before attending, you’ll need to complete a self-paced e-Learning module. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required. You can get or look up your USI at usi.gov.au. If the $20 fee is a barrier for you, please contact us directly on 1300 352 268. This opportunity is open to DCF Volunteer Carers and FKCANT members.

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.

Challenging behaviour can be confusing, exhausting, and hard to respond to — especially when caring for a child with trauma, disability, or complex needs. This interactive three-hour workshop is designed specifically for Volunteer Foster and Kinship Carers and is delivered by Build Up NT, an experienced Northern Territory–based provider specialising in behaviour support. The session explores why challenging behaviour occurs, including the impact of trauma, disability, unmet needs, and environmental factors. Carers will be supported to make sense of professional language and assessments, and to build practical, strengths-based approaches that can reduce stress and escalation at home. Build Up NT facilitators keep the training practical, respectful, and grounded in real caring situations, with strategies that can be used straight away. This workshop is free for Volunteer Foster and Kinship Carers.

This practical workshop is designed to support foster and kinship carers to better understand the NDIS and how it applies to children and young people in their care. The session will be presented by Kate Bougoure, Disability Practice Leader from the Department of Children and Families, Clinical Practice and Professional Services, and will provide clear practical information carers can use. What you can expect to learn: How the NDIS supports children and young people Eligibility pathways and common access challenges The role of foster and kinship carers in NDIS planning and reviews How the Department of Children and Families provides clinical and practice support Practical tips for navigating the system and advocating for support This workshop is suitable for carers supporting children with disability, developmental delay, or additional support needs, as well as carers who are new to the NDIS process. The session will include time for questions and shared discussion.

When challenging behaviour keeps happening, it can feel exhausting and difficult to know what will actually make a difference. This practical three-hour workshop is designed specifically for Volunteer Foster and Kinship Carers and is delivered by Build Up NT, an experienced Northern Territory–based provider specialising in behaviour support. The session focuses on how to prevent and reduce challenging behaviour by understanding what the behaviour is communicating. Carers will learn how positive behaviour support works, how to identify the underlying causes and purposes of behaviour, and how to choose strategies that fit their child, their home, and their caring role. The training is hands-on, supportive, and grounded in real-life caring situations, with opportunities to practise strategies and build confidence in approaches that can be used straight away. This workshop is free for Volunteer Foster and Kinship Carers.

When behaviour escalates quickly or feels unsafe, carers are often left managing high-pressure situations with limited support in the moment. This three-hour workshop is designed specifically for Volunteer Foster and Kinship Carers and is delivered by Build Up NT, an experienced Northern Territory–based provider specialising in behaviour support. The session focuses on responding to high-risk behaviours safely and confidently. Carers will learn about the aggression cycle, early warning signs, and practical de-escalation and redirection strategies to help reduce risk and keep everyone safe during crisis situations. The training is practical, respectful, and grounded in real-life caring contexts. It also supports carers to understand the limits of their role and recognise when more intensive or specialised support is needed. This workshop is free for Volunteer Foster and Kinship Carers.