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Respite and emergency foster carers, James and Danni

Carer stories: James & Danni

We can’t do everything. But surely, we can do something.

Big Deadly Day brings Lismore community together to celebrate 50 Years of Deadly

Blue skies replaced the morning rain, car parks filled before lunchtime, and more than 7,000 people...

Why foster with CASPA?

Becoming a foster carer is a big decision. It is one of the most meaningful things you can do, but...

Celebrating our female leaders this International Women’s Day

At CASPA, we’re using International Women’s Day as an opportunity to pause and celebrate the women...

Good Little Things make a big difference

Starting a new school year can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming.

An elderly woman sitting in comfortable conversation in an indoor setting

Carer stories: Cecilia

We can’t choose what challenges life gives us. But we can choose how we respond. We can choose to...

Portrait of a male Aboriginal elder with grey hair smiling

NDIS stories: Patrick

In the heart of Australia’s remote outback, an Aboriginal elder, Patrick, sits on his front porch,...

Celebrating our village: Carer Conference & NAIDOC Week Community Day

Last week, CASPA brought together our incredible village of carers for a well-deserved celebration...

NDIS stories: Blake

On a pleasantly warm afternoon gathered in a grassy clearing, an audience erupts in applause. A...

Striving for gender equality benefits everyone

CASPA is proud to be part of a female-dominated sector and support the progression of women within...

A same sex couple sit in comfortable conversation in an outdoor setting

Carer stories: Danni & Roxy

For Danni and Roxy, fostering wasn’t about fitting a mould. It was about expanding their family of...

CASPA's Empowering Ability event in Casino

At CASPA we embrace every opportunity to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the importance of...

A group of girl's dressed in festive green and red costumes dance energetically on a stage in front of a blue banner with a shooting star that reads CASPA

CASPA’s first ever Christmas Carnival in Lismore

On a rainy Saturday, community members gathered at the Lismore Turf Club to celebrate CASPA’s...

A mother and teenage son, embracing and smiling, stand in a kitchen filled with natural light.

Young people's stories: Tom

Last month, a quiet dinner marked an extraordinary milestone in the life of a teenager named Tom*...

A family attends a therapy session, the father and son embracing. The setting is comfortable and light.

CASPA at the 2024 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Symposium

At this year’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Symposium on the Gold Coast, we were proud to see...

Children happily running together outside at sunset.

Policy advocacy: Upholding children's rights

CASPA is at the forefront of advocating for children's rights in Australia, particularly focusing...

A white woman with long dark hair stands in front of the CEO Sleepout sign. She is wearing warm clothes and holding a large back and a cardboard box with her message of hope written on it.

CASPA at the CEO Sleepout

On one of the coldest nights of the year, CASPA leaders joined forces with other corporate...

A young person and their mentor working together to complete maintenance work in a home.

Young people's stories: Milo

Milo* is taking an exciting step toward his future, beginning an apprenticeship as a carpenter....

A couple walk happily together outside. A young child sits on the man's shoulders.

Carer stories: Tania & Evan

Tania and Evan had been long-time carers with CASPA, dedicated to providing children in need with...

A young, Indigenous girl with a half smile on her face looks at the camera. She is standing in a bright, open garden.

Young people's stories: Jasmine

At CASPA, we believe in the power of family restoration, knowing that where it is safe and...

An Aboriginal woman in covers her face and crouches down in healing smoke.

Policy advocacy: The Voice to Parliament

CASPA supports the proposed amendment to the Constitution recognising Australia’s Aboriginal and...

A young Aborginal person's feet standing in a creek.

CASPA launches Cultural Program for young people

CASPA recently held our first Cultural Program for young people in the Northern Territory at...

A young couple in formal attire dance together surrounded by balloons. They are happy..

Young people's stories: Sarah

For young people living in out-of-home care, high school can come with unique challenges, and...

A mum and dad laugh and play with their three daughters on the floor in a living room setting.

Alaia's Place: Supporting family restoration

At CASPA, family restoration is a cornerstone of our work. We are dedicated to providing safe and...