Kookaburra Kids CNS TSV Core

02/11/2026

Such an incredible day meeting new mental health carers from Cairns! Thank you ARAFMI for this opportunity 💚

27/10/2026

We’re moving!
Kookaburra Kids is bringing all our Facebook communications together on our central Kookaburra Kids page!
For updates on all upcoming programs and updates nationally, make sure you follow our main page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19WwQFUKdN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

This regional page will close by 6 November, so make sure you jump across to stay connected!

02/09/2026

☀️🌈 What a day at the Cairns Festival Grand Parade! 🌈☀️

I had the absolute privilege of coordinating our parade entry and watching our incredible young carers bring it all to life! 💗

For many sessions, our young carers have been busy creating, designing and putting together their amazing costumes and props — and all that hard work truly paid off! 🎨✨

They showed up, brought the energy and absolutely SMASHED the parade walk! 🎉👏
We couldn’t be prouder of every young carer who took part. 💕 Your creativity, confidence, teamwork and enthusiasm made our day so special.

A huge shoutout to the amazing young carers, their families, volunteers and staff who are part of Kookaburra Kids — this parade was all about celebrating YOU! 🌞💛

24/08/2026

We are looking for young carers to join our brand new CONNECT + GROW 🌱

First day camp coming up!
• October 3rd - Magnetic Island Day - Townsville Young Carers

To find out more, visit https://kookaburrakids.org.au/young-carers/

Or email me: [email protected] 💙🩷💛

Introducing Connect & Grow!

We're excited to launch Connect & Grow: A Young Carers Program by Kookaburra Kids – a new five-session wellbeing journey for young people aged 8–18 who support a parent, sibling or close family member living with a mental illness.

Many young people don't realise they're "young carers", they're simply doing what needs doing at home. Connect & Grow is a place where they can connect with others who understand, build confidence, discover their strengths and learn practical wellbeing skills in a safe and supportive environment.

🌟 Our first Day Camp is on 3 October at Magnetic Island, Townsville!

Participants will enjoy:
⛴️ A trip aboard the Magnetic Island Apex Ferry
🥾 A bush walk and wellbeing chat
🏄 Stand-up paddleboarding
🍽️ A relaxing lunch
💪 Learning how to build confidence in who they are, beyond their caring role.
🎉 Fun games and team activities

Connect & Grow is proudly delivered and in partnership with Wellways to support young people impacted by family mental illness.

Do you know a young person who could benefit from this program? Please visit https://kookaburrakids.org.au/young-carers/ to learn more or refer a young person to attend our progam.

18/08/2026

Some great pictures snapped from the Cairns VEXPO 2026! 🌈💛

Thank you again to FNQ Volunteers Inc.

29/07/2026

🌞🎉 Join us in the Cairns Festival Grand Parade! 🎉🌞

Calling all young carers aged 8–18! 💛

If you help support a family member impacted by mental health, or going through tough times, we'd love for you to walk alongside us in this year's Cairns Festival Grand Parade as we celebrate our amazing young carers community.

In collaboration with Wellways, we'll be bringing this year's theme, "Fun in the Sun" ☀️🌊, to life with colourful costumes, creativity, and plenty of smiles!

📅 Saturday, 29 August (afternoon). Parade stars: 5:30pm

Know a young person who might like to join the fun? Or interested yourself? We'd love to hear from you!
📧 Get in touch with us via email or send us a message to register or find out more.
[email protected]
📞 0481063604

27/07/2026

🌟 What a fantastic Sunday spent at the Cairns VEXPO 2026! 🌟

We loved having the opportunity to represent Kookaburra Kids and connect with so many passionate people from the Cairns volunteer community. 💙

A huge thank you to FNQ Volunteers Inc. for organising such an amazing event and for helping spread the word about Kookaburra Kids. Your support means so much and helps us reach more incredible volunteers who can make a real difference in the lives of young people across our region. ☀️

24/07/2026

Super exciting events happening for our young carers in collaboration with Wellways! ⭐️🎉

The young carers are busy creating their costumes and props for the Cairns Festival Grande Parade in August!

If you are a young carer and would like to be part of the Cairns Festival Grande Parade, it’s not too late!
Express your interest to: [email protected] or DM! ☀️🌈

29/06/2026

🎨✨ FREE School Holiday Creative Day TOMORROW! ✨

Calling all Young Carers aged 8–18!💙

Come along for a day of creativity, laughs and new friendships as we design and make awesome costumes and props for the Cairns Festival Parade this August!

Whether you're creating a giant jellyfish, fluffy clouds, bright sunshine, this is your chance to get creative and be part of something amazing!

💙 Meet other young carers
🎨 Get hands-on with fun arts and crafts
🍎 Enjoy snacks and refreshments
🎉 Have a break from your caring role and just have fun!

A young carer is a young person who helps care for or supports a family member, whether that's looking after siblings, helping around the house, or providing emotional support.

📅 Tomorrow!
🎟️ FREE event
📍 Manoora Neighbourhood Centre, 29 Marchant St Manoora
⏰ 9am - 12pm

Bring your imagination 💭

Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cairns-young-carers-cairns-festival-school-holiday-creative-sessions-tickets-1991885961531

15/06/2026

🌞🎉 Calling all Young Carers! 🎉🌞

Kookaburra Kids and Wellways are teaming up for this year's Cairns Festival Grand Parade, and we'd love you to be part of it!

This year's theme is "Fun in the Sun" ☀️🌈 as we celebrate and showcase our incredible Young Carers community.

If you're aged 8–18 and help support a family member living with mental health challenges, disability, chronic illness, or other additional needs, this is your chance to get creative, make new friends, and march in one of Cairns' biggest community events!

🎨 Creative Ideas Session
Brainstorm costume and prop ideas together
📅 Thursday 25 June
⏰ 4:00pm – 5:30pm
📍 Cairns Carers Hub, 141–143 Abbott Street, Cairns (next to the City Library)

✂️ School Holiday Create Sessions
Help make costumes and props for the parade
📅 Wednesday 1 July & Wednesday 8 July
⏰ 9:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Manoora Neighbourhood Centre, 29 Marchant Street, Manoora

*Please register through EventBrite via the links below*

Creative ideas Session: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cairns-hub-young-carers-creative-ideas-session-tickets-1989625301837?aff=oddtdtcreator

School holidays Sessions:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cairns-young-carers-cairns-festival-school-holiday-creative-sessions-tickets-1991885961531

♻️ Start collecting recycled materials and crafty bits to bring along to the holiday sessions!
Young Carers are welcome to attend whichever sessions suit them – come to one or come to them all!

Let's bring some sunshine, colour and creativity to the Cairns Festival Grand Parade on Saturday 29 August! ☀️🎭✨

For more information, please contact [email protected] or 0481063604