2026 Healing Homes for Kids: National Roadshow - Penrith

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 Penrith conference at the Western Sydney Convention Centre (12–13 October), simply click the ‘Buy Tickets’ button.

For other locations, please select from the options below:

• Hunter/Central Coast (15–16 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.