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Connecting Foster & Kinship Carers SA (CF&KC-SA) is the independent, peak body for South Australia's foster & kinship carers.

Our mission is to improve outcomes for foster and kinship carers by ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are upheld. Welcome to the CF&KC-SA Community

This page is here to connect and support South Australia’s foster and kinship carer community. We want it to be a safe and respectful space for sharing ideas, stories, information and encouragement. We ask that everyone engaging here tr

eats others with kindness, respect, and care. Please don’t share identifying details about children or young people, and avoid posting personal information about yourself or others. Comments that are offensive, aggressive, misleading, defamatory, or that breach privacy or child safety will be hidden or deleted. If breaches continue, we reserve the right to restrict or block accounts to keep this page safe for our community. To keep this platform safe and welcoming, contributions must be respectful, constructive, and non-judgmental and we ask language that is used is inclusive and does not discriminate. We know not every online space will suit everyone. If these guidelines don’t feel right for you, we respect your choice not to engage with this page. Our part-time team monitors this page as best we can. Comments may be closed on posts, particularly outside business hours when our social media is unattended. Thank you for helping us create a welcoming, supportive online space for all carers in SA.

07/05/2026

Meet Kerry & James!

The Carer Council is a dedicated group of Foster and Kinship Carers who provide advice directly to the ‌Minister for Child Protection.

Today, we are introducing two members who bring incredible expertise from both their caring and professional lives:

🎨 Kerry and her husband have been kinship carers for just over 12 years, caring for varying numbers of their five grandchildren throughout this time. Kerry is a regional-based carer who worked in education prior to her caring role and is a practicing artist specialising in textile art.

🔬 James and his husband are specialist foster carers for two children. Professionally, James is a secondary school science and mathematics teacher with a passion for STEM education, student leadership development and creating inclusive spaces within schools.

Thank you, Kerry and James, for your incredible dedication and for being a strong voice for our community.

Find out more from their Q&A here: https://cfc-sa.org.au/carer-council/members/

📖 Stay tuned for more member spotlights coming soon!

🙏🏽 Please remember Carer Council members are family-based carers, bravely using their lived experience to provide the Minister with expert advice. Please respect their privacy and the sensitivities of foster and kinship caring.

05/05/2026

At CF&KC-SA, our vision as the peak body is to see the voice of all South Australian foster and kinship carers represented, and their rights upheld, whilst they provide care to children and young people.

That’s why we love receiving feedback like this from carers.

Our carer advocacy team is here to help and has been connecting, informing, supporting and advocating for carers for more than 25 years. To speak with the team, email [email protected] or phone 1800 732 272 (freecall).

Support our work and become a CF&KC-SA member for FREE here: https://cfc-sa.org.au/join-us/become-a-member/

30/04/2026

The Carer Council is consulting on topics scheduled for discussion throughout 2026.

CF&KC-SA understand that many Carers have given a lot of their time to past inquiries and consultation. We value your persistence and passion. It is through continued advocacy that we keep child protection reform on the agenda.

Join the conversation and inform the Carer Council on:

*️⃣ Best experience of family contact
*️⃣ Sibling connections for children and young people in care
*️⃣ Education for children and young people in care

Click below to learn more and share your feedback by 9pm on June 8:
https://cfc-sa.org.au/carer-council/council-consultation/carer-council-consultation-2026/

28/04/2026

The transition and grief that can come with foster and kinship care is often complex and deeply personal. There is unique comfort in connecting with people who have walked a similar path and understand the emotions involved.

We invite you to join our Grief & Transition Support Group this May. It’s a safe, quiet space to share your story, listen to others or simply be present in a room where you don’t have to explain why you feel the way you do.

Whether you’ve attended before or are considering coming for the first time, all welcome.

📆 When: Wednesday, 20th May

⏰ Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am

📍 Where: CF&KC-SA Office, Dulwich

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/grief-and-transition-support-group-tickets-1987876919378?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

24/04/2026

Our CEO, Russell Hooper, and Senior Advocate, Sharee Borlace, were delighted to attend the "Beyond the Game: Leaders in Sport" networking event recently at Mawson Lakes. It was an inspiring morning listening to sporting legends whilst raising much-needed funds for Wolfpack’s mentoring work.

A key highlight for our team was hearing from Corey, Founder of Wolfpack Academy, speak on “the power of sport and the importance of stability in the lives of children and young people in care.” At CF&KC-SA, we recognise that opportunities like this are beneficial for carer families.

Wolfpack Academy is currently looking for new players to join their "Pack" for Term 2. This basketball program provides mentorship to young individuals who face unique challenges and big emotions, led by dedicated coaches with a passion for guiding young athletes.

We encourage you to find out more via the Wolfpack website:
🔗 www.wolfpackacademy.com.au

Expressions of Interest via email to:
📧 [email protected]

📸 L-R: Russell Hooper (CF&KC-SA CEO), Sandy Woods (Backpacks 4 SA Kids), Rachael Zaltron (Backpacks 4 SA Kids INC.), Sharee Borlace (CF&KC-SA Senior Advocate), and Corey Zaltron (Wolfpack Academy).

23/04/2026

Did you know free training is available for young people with care experience? 🎓

Young people aged 16 and over who are, or have ever been, under a Guardianship Order in Australia are eligible to apply to Skills SA (Department of State Development) for a fee exemption on a wide range of subsidised training courses.

To ensure our community has the most up-to-date information, our Senior Advocate, Sharee Borlace, and Carer Council Project Lead, Lauren Deer, recently met with Julian Valente and Sandra Miller from Skills SA. The meeting was a fantastic opportunity for our team to discuss this great government initiative and learn more about how carers can best support young people to apply.

Find out more here: https://cfc-sa.org.au/news/skills-sa-subsidised-training/

L-R: Lauren Deer (CF&KC-SA), Sandra Miller (Skills SA), Julian Valente (Skills SA), Sharee Borlace (CF&KC-SA), Russell Hooper (CF&KC-SA)

20/04/2026

We are honoured to be invited by the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network to participate in the upcoming Tarpari Wellbeing Day.

This wonderful event is a celebration of Aboriginal culture, aimed at increasing awareness of health and wellbeing services available to the community in Port Pirie and surrounding districts. This year’s theme is "Deadly Minds - Deadly Mob", with a vital focus on mental health.

CF&KC-SA will be hosting a stall in partnership with our friends at Create Foundation. Whether you are a foster or kinship carer, or interested in learning more about how we support the carer community, we’d love for you to come by and say hello to our new CEO, Russell and Carer Advocate, Isabella.

📅 When: 10am - 2pm, Wednesday 22 April 2026
📍 Where: Memorial Park, Port Pirie

It’s going to be a deadly day of education, activities, and connection. We hope to see you there!

Aboriginal Health and Community Group

17/04/2026

We’re at Touch-A-Truck! Come say hi 🚛💨

The CF&KC-SA Team is on the ground today at the Club Marion Oval for the Touch-A-Truck Family Fun Day! It is a beautiful day to celebrate SA Youth Week with some interactive, high-octane fun.

CEO Russell, Carer Advocates Christabel and Alicia and social work student, Lin are at our stall right now and would love to meet you. Whether you are a Member, a Carer, or just want to learn more, come on down and have a chat while the kids enjoy the trucks!

📍 Where: Club Marion Oval
⏰ When: We are here until 2:00 pm today!

At CF&KC-SA, we love being part of events that prioritise inclusion and provide safe spaces for carer families to explore and play.

We can't wait to see you there!

Department for Child Protection SA

10/04/2026

Clinical Psychologist Colby Pearce recently ran a session for carers on managing complex behaviours and needs to support young people in care, a top priority based on feedback in our 2024-25 Annual Foster & Kinship Carer Survey.

As this topic is so important to carers, we are thrilled to announce that Colby will host another session in August! Stay tuned to our member newsletter for your invite. Not a Member? Sign up for free here: https://cfc-sa.org.au/join-us/become-a-member/

Looking for daily support right now? Colby’s new AURA app is available and offers calm, practical ways to support caring for children and young people who have have experienced adversity and trauma.

👉 Available now on the Apple App Store (Google Play coming soon).

Check out The Secure Start Podcast for more insights from Colby.

08/04/2026

Over the last fortnight, Russell (our new CEO), has been meeting with key leaders across the state to discuss the power of collaboration in the child protection and care sector.

As Russell noted: "A key focus of the discussions has been on how we can collaborate and best support the people who care for some of South Australia's most vulnerable children and young people."

A huge thank you to everyone who has welcomed Russell so warmly, including:
Carer Council
Carers SA
Child and Family Focus SA (CAFFSA)
Foster and Kinship Carers Association of Tasmania (FKAT)
Wakwakurna Kanyini
Laura Hooper (Create Foundation SA)
Nadia Bergineti (The Reily Foundation)
Maria Hagias (Women's Safety Services SA)

We are excited about what we can achieve for the foster and kinship carer community through these vital partnerships.

01/04/2026

Join us for a free, interactive day out for the whole family! The Department for Child Protection SA “Touch-A-Truck” event has been designed to celebrate National Autism Day (12 April) and SA Youth Week (9–17 April), providing a safe and supportive space for children and young people in care to explore their favourite vehicles.

Pop by the CF&KC-SA stall to meet members of our team, including new CEO Russell Hooper, and find out more about our services and how we can support foster and kinship carers. We’ll have plenty of fun activities for the kids, so make sure to stop by and say hi!

📅 Date: Friday 17 April
📍 Location: Club Marion Oval
🎟️ Cost: FREE (Registration required)

Register by 3 April to secure your place: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2026-touch-a-truck-family-fun-day-tickets-1982253774400?aff=oddtdtcreator

Address

Level 2/229 Greenhill Road, Dulwich
Adelaide, SA
5065

Telephone

1800 732 272

Website

http://cfc-sa.org.au/

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