9:45am

Attendees login

9:50am 

Welcome and Acknowledgement of Country

9:55am

CEO Welcome and outline of day

10:00am

Minister Henskens

Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services NSW
 

10:40am

Belinda Edwards

Director, Out-of-Home Care Policy, Child and Family Strategy, Policy and Commissioning, Department of Communities and Justice

10:45am

Morning Tea Break 

11:00am

Session 1 - Communication and Respect – the cornerstone of relationship building

• Facilitated session with Belinda Edwards, Director, Out-of-Home Care Policy, Child and Family Strategy, Policy and Commissioning, Department of Communities and Justice
• Joined by
  • Alison Chatfield - ABSEC
  • Elaine Thompson - OSP 
  • Kathryn Davis - Challenge Community
  • Samantha Malpass - Carer

11:45am

Session 2 - Understanding the allegations process

• Facilitated session with Melissa Jones, Carer Support Team Manager
• Presentation by Department of Communities and Justice Reportable Conduct Unit
• Includes Q&A 

12:30pm

Lunch Break

1:10pm

Session 3 - Supports for Carers

• Facilitated session
• Presentation by Melissa Pearce, Manager, Carer Support and Care Leavers, Department of Communities and Justice
• Includes Q&A

2:00pm

Emily Hikaiti, Care Leaver Mentor shares her story

Wrap up and next steps 

2:15pm

Event concludes