Join Life Without Barriers at a range of events happening across Australia this February.
Image: Cat, Cal and Emma at the VIC Pride 2023 Life Without Barriers stall.
During February, Life Without Barriers is hosting and supporting in-person and online events. You can connect with our teams and learn more about our services at the events below.
New South Wales
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) - Information Webinar
This free information session is for New South Wales students with disability in years 10 - 12 to learn more about employment support opportunities.
Employment Pathways Coach Eduardo will talk to you about NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports and how we can support you on your pathway to employment. This is an interactive session giving you lots of time to ask questions and find out what’s best for you.
Date: Monday, 19 February
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit the Eventbrite registration webpage.
If you are unable to attend and would like us to contact you directly, email us at employmentpathways@lwb.org.au.
Image: A young man with disability works in a cafe with a man behind him, supervising. Text: Young People's Employment Pathways, Information Webinar. Learn about employment pathways for young people with disability, including our NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports. Life Without Barriers - Logo. employmentpathways@lwb.org.au.
Queensland
Cuppa in the Communi-tea
This free, accessible, and inclusive event connects residents with different service providers in the local community and council departments and offers technology support, free Wi-Fi, and the chance to borrow some books from the Mobile Library Van.
Drop in, have a cuppa, and chat with the Life Without Barriers team. Our friendly staff and foster carers will be happy to share all the information and insights into what it's like to be a foster carer and to answer any questions you might have.
Date: Friday, 16 February
Time: 10am – 11am
Location: Rosevale Hall, Rosevale, Queensland.
For more information, visit the Scenic Rim Regional Council website.
Image: Life Without Barriers staff at a stall, talking to community members.
South Australia
National Apology Day Event
Coordinated by a committee of local NGOs in partnership with Reconciliation SA and the City of Adelaide, and chaired by Baptist Care SA with active support from Nunkuwarrin Yunti, this National Apology Day event acknowledges the 16th anniversary of the Apology made by former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on behalf of the Australian Government to the Stolen Generations.
All are welcome to attend a peaceful walk at 9:30am from Tarntanyangga (Victoria Square) to Veale Park, where the event will run from 10am-2pm with live entertainment, stalls and a free lunch.
Life Without Barriers is proud to be a partner of this event. At our stall, the Living Arts program will be running interactive activities, including Ngarrindjeri Weaving, while staff from our Residential Care Program will be helping to cook and serve the free BBQ Lunch.
Date: Tuesday, 13 February
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Veale Park, Walyu Yarta, South Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia.
For more information, visit the Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia website.
Foster Care Information Session
If you're interested in sharing your home, heart and time with a child or young person in need, please join our free information session to learn what's involved in becoming a foster carer and whether it's the right fit for you.
During the session, we will cover the different types of care, the application and assessment process, the roles and responsibilities of being a foster carer and the support you will receive from Life Without Barriers. Our experienced team and a local foster carer will talk you through the process and answer any questions you have - no matter how big or small!
Date: Tuesday, 13 February
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: 100 Greenhill Road, Unley, South Australia.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Take our self-assessment quiz today to learn more about how fostering might work for you.
Image: A woman sits on the floor reading to two young people. Text: Share your world. Become a Foster Carer. Life Without Barriers - Logo.
Tasmania
Foster Care Information Webinar
Are you able to open your home and provide a safe and stable home for children and young people in care? Join our free information session to learn what's involved in becoming a foster carer and whether it's the right fit for you.
During the session, we will cover the different types of care, the application and assessment process, the roles and responsibilities of being a foster carer and the support you will receive from Life Without Barriers. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session.
Date: Wednesday, 14 February
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Image: Two young girls at a sleepover hide under a blanket, smiling at the camera. Text: Share your world. Become a Foster Carer. Life Without Barriers - Logo.
Victoria
Having a Say Conference
The Having a Say Conference is a national conference held each year in Geelong, Victoria and is a conference for people with disability, their families, and support networks.
Life Without Barriers is proud to be a Silver Sponsor this year and will be there as attendees, volunteers, and supporters. You can find our stall in the main foyer, facilitated by people we support and staff members who will be available to answer your questions and provide important advice specific to your needs.
Date: Monday, 5 February – Tuesday 6 February
Time: 10:30am - 4pm
Location: Deakin University Geelong Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong, Victoria.
For more information, visit the VALiD website.
Having a Say Conference 2024
| When | Monday, 5 February, 10:30am - Tuesday, 6 February, 4:00pm |
| Where | Deakin University Geelong Waterfront Campus, 1 Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia |
The Having a Say Conference is back!
Victoria Pride Street Party
The iconic Gertrude and Smith Streets will once again be transformed into a free, all-day, jam-packed block party for all ages, with multiple live music stages and performances from local and international musicians and artists to celebrate Victoria’s diverse LGBTQIA+ communities.
Life Without Barriers has a stall, and our friendly staff and foster care ambassadors are looking forward to connecting with the LGBTQIA+ community to discuss foster care in Victoria. You can find us opposite Nourish Collingwood, 118 Smith Street.
We will also bring along our flag with messages for LGBTQIA+ children and young people in care from the Midsumma Carnival, so come down and check out the awesome messages for LGBTQIA+ children and young people and leave your mark!
Date: Sunday, 11 February
Time: 10am – 9pm
Location: Gertrude Street and Smith Street, Fitzroy, Victoria.
For more information, visit the Midsumma Festival website.
Image: Messages for LGBTQIA+ children and young people flag with messages written on it from Midsumma attendees.
Life Without Barriers values a diverse community of Foster Carers. We recognise and respect all the ways relationships and families are found and formed and continue to actively seek people to join our growing network of LGBTQIA+ carers.
If you’re interested in joining our growing network of LGBTQIA+ foster carers, get in touch with our team today at 1300 592 227 or carers@lwb.org.au.
Image: Life Without Barriers staff and foster carers dressed in pink at the Midsumma Carnival booth.
Foster Care Information Webinar
During the session, we will cover the different types of care, the application and assessment process, the roles and responsibilities of being a foster carer and the support you will receive from Life Without Barriers. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session.
Date: Tuesday, 20 February
Time: 6pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit our Eventbrite registration webpage.
Western Australia
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) - Information Webinar
This free information session is for Western Australian students with disability in years 10 - 12 to learn more about employment support opportunities.
Employment Pathways Coach Brett will talk to you about NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports and how we can support you on your pathway to employment. This is an interactive session giving you lots of time to ask questions and find out what’s best for you.
Date: Monday, 19 February
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Location: Online event.
For more information or to register, visit the Eventbrite registration webpage.
If you are unable to attend and would like us to contact you directly, email us at employmentpathways@lwb.org.au.
Image: A young man with disability works in a cafe with a man behind him, supervising. Text: Young People's Employment Pathways (YPEP), Information Webinar WA. Monday 19th February, 4-5pm. Employment Pathways Coach Brett will talk to you about NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports and how we can support you on your pathway to employment. employmentpathways@lwb.org.au. Life Without Barriers - Logo.
