Put Them First @putthemfirstaus
Founded by foster carers to advocate for 0-2 year olds in alternative care and their carers. putthemfirst.org.au Brisbane, Australia Joined March 2019-
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Have you ever heard of the term “grandfamilies” but weren’t sure what the term meant? We’re here to help! In this blog post, we define the term and highlight the role grandparents and other extended family members often play in the #childwelfare arena: afs4kids.org/blog/what-are-…
LIFE FIT Functional Training are holding a Muscle Marathon at the Cleveland Markets tomorrow. They're generously donating profits towards our initiatives 💖. If you can make it, pop down and cheer them on! 🎉 Find more details at facebook.com/sonjawaltersfi…
Sending a big thank you to Jumping Beans Childcare for their generous donation of 6 nappy bags, as well as additional items, brought in by families 🎒🍼👼 You can learn more about our Nappy Bags Initiative at putthemfirst.org.au/initiatives/na… #JumpingBeansChildcare #NappyBags #FosterCare
Thank you very much to LIFE FIT Functional Training who are holding a Muscle Marathon to help raise money for Put Them First! Are you are a closet weight lifter or general all round gym lover? 💪🏋️ You might like to participate! Read more at facebook.com/sonjawaltersfi…
Happy Friday! Sending some Friday gratitude to the ELC community from John Paul College in Daisy Hill, for their massive generous donation of goods for our Nappy Bag initiative 🥰. You can learn more about the initiative here: putthemfirst.org.au/initiatives/na…
Sensory bins are an easy and fun play idea to occupy your little ones & bring a smile to their faces. Did you know that sensory play can help with memory, language development, problem solving, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills & development? instagram.com/p/CKjk5bnlgzp/…
Happy Monday all! To start your week, here's a nice story which illustrates the value foster carers bring. #fostercare #alternativecare
A little reminder to take some time to care for yourself 💫🌻
Taking care of yourself can help you to take better care of your family too. Parentline has some great tips to help - bit.ly/2U5PYU0 #selfcare #talkingfamilies
📣 Smoke alarm requirements in Queensland homes are changing from 1 January 2022. To help foster and kinship carers prepare, we launched a smoke alarm initiative to help install compliant smoke alarms in their homes at no cost. Apply before 30 September: bit.ly/2UIvQHu
If your kids have curious minds, check out the ABC's podcast Imagine This. The science podcast answers big questions like 'Where does poo go when I flush the toilet?' Listen together and discuss the show later for a great chance to connect with your kids. ab.co/3ra9ZVS
The law is being strengthened to increase protection of children from the risk of sexual abuse. From 5 July 2021, new offences target behaviour that ignores or hides the sexual abuse of children. Find out your obligations at qld.gov.au/protectchildren
A beautiful story for your Monday
Kelisha Williams, who has been in foster care since she was 16 years old, was recently accepted to Harvard University on a full scholarship! Learn more about her story here: bit.ly/35Tz5hV. @SpectrumNews1OH @Harvard #fostercare #fosteryouth #collegeadmissions
Some fun home activities to tide you through the snap lockdown 👇 #Brisbane #ChildrenActivities
✨Looking for fun things to do at home? @KidsClubCares list of #learningactivities are great for #childdevelopment & even have an indoor list for those in lockdown: kidsclubchildcare.com.au/fun-things-to-… #homelearning #earlylearning101
This is a beautiful article 🌸
"It's a challenging job, but very rewarding," Linda Owens, who lives in Hayward, says about #fostering. In the past decades, Owens has fostered over 80 infants! Learn more about her and her journey as a #fosterparent here: people.com/human-interest…. @people @KPIXtv #fostercare
Unfortunately, emergencies can happen anytime. If you are a carer, planning for emergencies will help you to cope even when things go wrong. Carer Gateway have put together a simple webpage to help you with this: carergateway.gov.au/help-advice/pl…
After 16 years of extraordinary hard work and dedication, our Chief Health Officer, Dr Jeannette Young, will become Queensland’s 27th Governor. Her Majesty the Queen has approved Dr Young's appointment. She will be sworn in on Nov 1, 2021. Congratulations Dr Young.
On Saturday we launched Lullaby House. On Monday, we were delighted to have our first parent use it for a contact visit. Here's what our Director Leanne said about the experience. #putthemfirst #PTF #alternativecare #fostercare #remediation #NFP #fostercarebrisbane
Is your home ‘burns safe’? 🏡 Have a look at our handy home burns safety checklist to make sure you are prepped to prevent burns and scalds! ✔ kidsafe.com.au/wp-content/upl…
@ChildrenQld have shared some great ideas for activities with little ones. #BrisbaneCity #Children
The school holidays are rapidly approaching. It's a great time to head outdoors with the kids and explore. Time spent in nature helps our bodies and minds in many ways. Get ready with great ideas and resources at the Nature Play QLD website natureplayqld.org.au
A little walk through of Lullaby House, which opened today. Thank you to everybody who came and helped us celebrate this milestone. 💕 #FosterCare #AlternativeCare #ContactVisits #PTF #PutThemFirst
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