MacKillop Family Services

We were proud to attend the Sydney Education Expo, where we had the opportunity to connect with educators, families and community members passionate about creating brighter futures for young people. Throughout the day, we had thoughtful and meaningful conversations about the importance of foster care, the role of trauma-informed support, and how we can work together to build stronger, more inclusive communities. A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about our work and how we support children, young people and carers. Events like these remind us that change starts with conversation — and we’re so grateful to be part of that journey. #MacKillopFamilyServices #SydneyEducationExpo #FosterCare

We were very pleased to sponsor this year’s Bendigo Pride Festival, and to attend the festival’s Pride in the Park event in late March. Our need for foster carers from this generous community remains high. Thanks to the festival team for hosting a great event, and to Frock Hudson for adding to the fun!

We’re proud to join together with The MacKillop Institute and our MacKillop Seasons team to host our second Lead the Way Conference. Learn from experts in workforce wellbeing, trauma-informed approaches, leadership, child safety and more.   Check below or visit this link to find out more. https://lnkd.in/gFu_BgdH

ICYMI, MacKillop’s Paw Pals Program recently hosted a webinar with Dr Taylor Chastain Griffin, PhD, in partnership with the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals and Pet Partners.

Eid Mubarak! We’re proud to be an official sponsor of Eid Ul Fltr at Preston and can’t wait to celebrate with the community! #EidMubarak #FosterCare #Community #EidUlFltr #PrestonMosque

Interested in becoming a residential youth worker? Every month, our Canberra office hosts an information session for anyone interested to learn more about the residential youth worker role at MacKillop. In the sessions, attendees hear from industry experts, who share their knowledge and experiences, and provide valuable insights into the role. We are excited to share that we’ll be bringing this session to Geelong, Victoria, on April 10! More information to follow soon. Whether you’re considering a career in social work, residential youth care, or just want to learn more, these sessions are the perfect chance to ask questions and see how you can make a difference. Please tag anyone who might be interested. #MacKillopFamilyServices #youthwork #jobs

At MacKillop Family Services, we stand in solidarity with transgender and gender-diverse people everywhere. Today is about celebrating their strength, resilience, and contributions while also recognising the challenges they continue to face. Everyone deserves to be seen, respected, and supported for who they truly are. Let’s work together to create a world where all young people feel safe, valued, and empowered to be themselves. #TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV #YouAreSeen #InclusionMatters #MacKillopFamilyServices

After nine years of fierce advocacy for children and young people, Liana Buchanan concluded her role as Principal Commissioner for Children and Young People last week. Her leadership has driven significant positive change, strengthening child safety, amplifying young voices, and holding systems accountable, contributing to enhanced outcomes for children and young people. As she moves into her new role as Deputy Commissioner at IBAC, leading police oversight, we thank Liana for her unwavering commitment to children’s rights and wellbeing. Her impact will be felt for years to come. We also farewell Maree Walk, as she retires as the CEO of ACWA. Maree has been instrumental in bringing together agencies to respond to and support the NSW Government’s system review into out-of-home-care. Thank you, Maree for your leadership, advocacy and determination.

We had a wonderful time at this year’s Welcome to Newman event in the Pilbara. We enjoyed the live music and relished the opportunity to talk about the importance of foster care to the community with event goers. Did you attend? What was your highlight?

Exciting News! We are gearing up to attend our second year Holmesglen Job Fair on Tuesday 25 March 2025. Whether you’re passionate about social work, community services, psychology, education, disability support, justice, or nursing, this is your chance to explore career opportunities with MacKillop Family Services. 📅 Tuesday, 25 March 2025 ⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Location: Holmesglen Conference Centre Corner, Chadstone, VIC 3148 Come down and visit our booth, meet our friendly team. We will have prizes to be won on the day! We can’t wait to meet you all! For more information visit - https://zurl.co/D2YVd #Holmesglen #MacKillop #HiringNow #Careersthatcare