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Create Foundation CREATE is the national body representing the voices of children and young people in out-of-home care

Our Vision
All children and young people with a care experience reach their full potential. Our Mission
Creating a better life for children and young people in care. To do this, we:
CONNECT children and young people to each other, CREATE, and the community to
EMPOWER children and young people to build self-confidence, self-esteem and skills that enable them to have a voice and be heard to
CHANGE the care system, in consultation with children and young people, through advocacy to improve policies, practices and services and increase community awareness

Core Principles
• Children and young people are the centre of the work we do
• Our practice is inclusive and respectful of culture and diversity
• Our advocacy is independent and driven by the voices of children and young people
• We believe that meaningful participation is essential for engaging children and young people
• Partnerships with Government, NGOs and individuals are important to success
• We are enthused by creativity and fun
• We invest in our people
• We provide a safe and inclusive environment for children and young people where they are safe, respected and have opportunities to have a say, free of judgement and prejudice

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CREATE hosted our annual NSW Ministerial Roundtable, bringing together Young Consultants, Minister Kate Washington MP an...
16/10/2026

CREATE hosted our annual NSW Ministerial Roundtable, bringing together Young Consultants, Minister Kate Washington MP and ACYP NSW Advocate for Children and Young People Katherine McKernan.

The conversation focused on a big question: how can NSW legislate lived experience voices and representation across the out-of-home care system?

Together, we explored:
- The influence of lived experience in decision-making
- Why lived experience representation needs to be legislated
- How we move from consultation to genuine co-design

As one Young Consultant put it 🗨️ "Only by listening to children and young people's voices can we meaningfully change systems to protect the populations they claim to serve."

Thank you to Minister Washington and Katherine for participating as peers and listening to lived experience expertise. And thank you to the Young Consultants who generously and courageously continue to share your insights and speak up. ✊

Happy National Carers Week to all the amazing carers out there 💞 We hope these quotes from CREATE's October 2026 Youth A...
15/10/2026

Happy National Carers Week to all the amazing carers out there 💞 We hope these quotes from CREATE's October 2026 Youth Advisory Group in Tasmania bring a smile to your faces 😊

💜 How does your carer help you?
“They help little kids to do tricky things when the little kids can’t do them.”
“They can help you cook.”
“My mum helps me do one side of the bed and I do the other side of the bed.”

💜 What can carers do to make young people feel heard?
“Listen to them.”
“Help their needs”
“Your carer could get crafty… like go to an op shop, or market place.”
“Ask: what do you want?”

💜 What makes a good carer?
“Carers are still able to learn things… like courses. My mum has done every single course she can.”
“Just caring for anything… People, animals.”
“Just being a caring person.”

💜 Is there anything else that you would like to say about carers?
“They’re the best.”
“They choose to be a carer, so they’re the best.”

"Coming into a space where everyone had nothing but kindness and support for each other was a really beautiful experienc...
15/10/2026

"Coming into a space where everyone had nothing but kindness and support for each other was a really beautiful experience." - Past CYF Expo attendee

Don't miss South Australia's CYF Leaving Care Expo next month. We'll have stalls, workshops, activities, food and prizes up for grabs!

📅 Wednesday, 4 Nov
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍St Clair Recreation Centre
🎫 Register here: https://bit.ly/3TO1Dpl

CREATE Foundation CEO Imogen Edeson joined Susan Graham-Ryan on ABC QLD Mornings yesterday to discuss the importance of ...
15/10/2026

CREATE Foundation CEO Imogen Edeson joined Susan Graham-Ryan on ABC QLD Mornings yesterday to discuss the importance of timely responses in child protection, following new figures highlighting delays in responding to at-risk children.

“It's really striking and really disturbing data. It points to a system under a great deal of strain and managing very high demands. We know there's been a lot of investment and scrutiny on QLD's child safety system over the last year or so, but these are concerning and persistent problems that we're seeing.

Children's safety and wellbeing is everyone's business and an issue of paramount concern for the community."

Listen to the interview from 1:01:30🎙️ https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/northqld-mornings/mornings/107252380

Ahead of the Victorian State Election on 28 November, CREATE is calling on the next Victorian Government to: ✅ Make Vict...
13/10/2026

Ahead of the Victorian State Election on 28 November, CREATE is calling on the next Victorian Government to:

✅ Make Victoria’s corporate parenting responsibilities accountable to children and young people
✅ Guarantee a safe housing pathway to 25 for every young person leaving care
✅ Prevent the criminalisation of children and young people in residential care.

CREATE's 2026 Election Asks are based on what young people have told CREATE at our Youth Advisory Groups and other consultations. As one young person put it: "When governments listen to us, the system gets better." ✊

Read more at create.org.au/blog

📣 Applications are now open for CREATE Queensland's new Youth Engagement and Governance Initiative (YEGI-Q)!We're lookin...
12/10/2026

📣 Applications are now open for CREATE Queensland's new Youth Engagement and Governance Initiative (YEGI-Q)!

We're looking for eight Young Consultants to join a paid project exploring how family-based care in Queensland can better support children and young people.

Over four online sessions, you'll work alongside other young people to share ideas, explore solutions, and help shape recommendations for change.

If you're a Young Consultant aged 14-25 who has completed Speak Up Level 3 training (or is willing to before the project begins), we'd love to hear from you. 💜

📝 Apply before 10pm on Wednesday 21 October 2026: https://bit.ly/4hNo1ar

📧 Questions? Contact our friendly Queensland team at [email protected]

The CREATE team attended the annual South Australian Child Protection & Family Support Awards ⭐This year’s event was ext...
12/10/2026

The CREATE team attended the annual South Australian Child Protection & Family Support Awards ⭐

This year’s event was extra special with CREATE Young Consultant Allie recognised as a Young Achiever nominee and Aaliyh taking home the Young Achiever Award.

We are so proud of Allie and Aaliyh. Their dedication and leadership are helping create positive change for children and young people with care experience across South Australia.

Hey Victoria 👋 you've got an election next month! This is big news because who is in parliament decides the laws and pol...
11/10/2026

Hey Victoria 👋 you've got an election next month! This is big news because who is in parliament decides the laws and policies that affect your daily life, and the communities we live in. And your vote helps to decide this!

So, what can you do ahead of election day?

Make sure your details are up to date or enrol to vote for your voice to be counted in the upcoming election: www.vec.vic.gov.au/voting/2026-state-election

💜 What CREATE is doing in the lead up to the election

Based on what young people have told us, we're calling on the next Victorian Government to make Victoria’s corporate parenting responsibilities accountable to children and young people, guarantee a safe housing pathway to 25 for every young person leaving care and prevent the criminalisation of children and young people in residential care. Read more at create.org.au/blog

More broadly, CREATE Foundation is ensuring that those running for parliament know your priorities and that the voices of children in care are important and they matter.

Stay tuned for more updates soon.

South Australian care leavers 📣 Catch us at the CYF Expo next month. Each year, more young people, services and supporte...
10/10/2026

South Australian care leavers 📣 Catch us at the CYF Expo next month. Each year, more young people, services and supporters come together to make this event an incredible day of connection, information and opportunity. 🔥

What to expect:
✱ Support with housing, jobs, health & money
✱ Hands-on activities, sport & wellbeing spaces
✱ Free coffee and snacks
✱ Goodie bags, giveaways & prizes to be won
✱ A chance to connect, ask questions, and explore what’s out there.

Event details:
📅 Wednesday, 4 Nov
⏰ 10am - 2pm
📍St Clair Recreation Centre
🎫 Register here: https://bit.ly/3TO1Dpl

This event is proudly brough to you by CREATE Foundation and Key Assets Australia.

Broome young people📍 Spend a few hours with CREATE and other young people helping shape how government works with kids i...
09/10/2026

Broome young people📍 Spend a few hours with CREATE and other young people helping shape how government works with kids in care.

Join us for our consultation workshop on 16 October and receive a voucher for your time. Register here: https://bit.ly/4ALkYbm

Address

Suite 601, Level 6, 80 George Street
Parramatta, NSW
2150

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+611800655105

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