2026 Healing Homes for Kids: National Roadshow - Hunter/Central Coast

Join us for the 2026 Healing Homes for Kids: National Roadshow – Therapeutic Parenting & Carer Wellbeing, the leading event dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering foster and kinship carers across Australia.

The National Roadshow is taking place across 5 LOCATIONS to bring experts in therapeutic parenting to you.

Choosing your location

If you would like to attend the Hunter/Central Coast conference at Newcastle City Hall (15–16 October), simply click the ‘Buy Tickets’ button.

For other locations, please select from the options below:

• Penrith (12–13 October)

• Ballina (19–20 October)

• Melbourne (22–23 October)

• Adelaide (28–29 October)

Please note there are no single-day tickets available.

What’s included

Each ticket provides access to the full two-day experience, including:

• Sessions, interactive workshops and expert panels

• Opportunities to connect with other carers and professionals

• Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea

• Conference materials and take-home resources

Ticket categories

Carer / Lived Experience Adults
For current foster and kinship carers, guardians, adoptive parents and individuals with lived experience in out-of-home care.

Professional
For child welfare professionals, service providers, researchers, policymakers and advocates.

For invoicing options or ticketing enquiries, please contact conferences@adoptchange.org.au.

Please note, this event is for foster and kinship carers, guardians, adoptive parents and professionals working with children and families. Read the terms and conditions for more information.