The Department for Child Protection in collaboration with our non-government partners, is hosting events across South Australia this September to thank and celebrate our dedicated foster and kinship carers as part of Foster and Kinship Carer Week (8-14 September).
As a carer, you play such an important role in keeping children and young people safe and giving them opportunities to thrive and succeed in life.
The week is about celebrating the contributions you make to the lives of children and young people.
Events and activities to celebrate the week vary depending on the location. To help with catering, we ask that all carers who are planning to attend an event register via the relevant Eventbrite link below. Please contact your Department for Child Protection caseworker or kinship worker if you need help registering for an event.
These events are open to all approved foster and kinship carers in South Australia. If you are part of a two carer household, both carers can attend an event. Carers can attend an event that best suits them – you do not need to attend the event linked to your local office.
Metropolitan events
Tuesday 10 September
Lunch at Henley Beach Surf Life Saving Club from 11:45am to 3pm.
RSVP by Tuesday 27 August.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/metro-central-carer-event
Monday 9 September
Lunch at Grand Central from 11:30am to 2pm.
RSVP by Monday 2 September.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/metro-north-carer-event
Inner South| Dinner
Monday 9 September
Dinner at Seacliff Beach Hotel in the Blue Swimmer Room from 6pm to 8:30pm.
RSVP by Monday 26 August 2024.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/metro-south-carer-event
Noarlunga | Movie Morning
Monday 9 September
Capri Theatre from 10am to 12pm.
RSVP by Monday 2 September 2024.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Noarlunga-carer-event
St Mary's | Lunch
Wednesday 11 September
Lunch at Victoria Hotel from 11:30am to 2pm.
RSVP by Wednesday 28 August.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/St-Marys-carer-event
Regional events
Tuesday 17 September
Amata Community/Ernabella Community/Pipalyatjara Community
Lunch at Family Centre from 12pm to 2pm.
For more information and to register, please visit: APY Lands Lunches
Thursday 19 September
Indulkana Community
Lunch at TAFE SA from 12pm to 2pm.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Indulkana-community-carer-event
RSVP by Monday 16 September
Please contact (08) 8298 0854 or DCPCooberPedyAPYLandsBusinessSupport@sa.gov.au for more information.
Wednesday 11 September
Lunch at Ceduna Sailing Club from 11am to 2pm
RSVP by Monday 9 September.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Ceduna-carer-event
Tuesday 10 September
Lunch at Bentleys Hotel from 12pm to 2pm.
RSVP by Thursday 5 September 2024.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Clare-carer-event
Date TBC
Please contact (08) 8298 0854 or DCPCooberPedyAPYLandsBusinessSupport@sa.gov.au for more information.
Wednesday 11 September
Morning Tea at Barossa Valley Chocolate Company, 64 Burings Road, Tanunda, SA 5352 from 10am to 12pm.
RSVP by Tuesday 3 September.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Gawler-carer-event
Thursday 12 September
Lunch at Anglers Inn from 12pm to 2pm.
RSVP by Thursday 5 September.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Kadina-carer-event
Date TBC
For more information please contact: gregory.dart@sa.gov.au
Wednesday 11 September
Lunch at Grunthal Brew from 11:30am to 2pm.
RSVP by Friday 30 August.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Mount-Barker-carer-event
Thursday 12 September
Lunch at Apple Farm from 11am to 2pm.
RSVP by Friday 16 August.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Mount-Gambier-carer-event
Tuesday 10 September
Lunch at 1924 Riverfront Steakhouse from 11:30am to 2pm.
RSVP by Monday 2 September.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Murraylands-carer-event
Thursday 12 September
Lunch at Tickle Belly Hill from 12pm to 2pm.
RSVP by Friday 30 August.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Port-Augusta-carer-event
Wednesday 11 September
Lunch at the Marina Hotel from 11:45am to 2pm.
RSVP by Monday 26 August.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Port-Lincoln-carer-event
Wednesday 11 September
Lunch at Port Football Club from 12pm to 2pm.
RSVP by Tuesday 3 September.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Port-Pirie-care-event
Monday 9 September
Hotel Renmark from 12pm to 2pm.
RSVP by RSVP by Friday 30 August.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Riverland-carer-event
Tuesday 10 September
Lunch at Westland Hotel from 12pm to 2pm.
RSVP by Friday 30 August.
For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/Whyalla-carer-event