Kin

25/07/2025

Our Career Pathways for Support Workers Forum starts next week! An amazing opportunity for Support Workers in the Goldfields to learn, connect and grow in their roles!🌟

The Kin Team is so excited to be grateful to be running this event with the help of so many incredible organisations and people in the community as well as our project funders Department of Communities.

Check out some of our favourite snaps from last years forum! We can't wait to see you there.

Sign up to events through our Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/career-pathways-for-support-workers-forum-4290533?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=odclsxcollection

03/07/2025

🌍 Big Walk 4 Refugees – What a Journey! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We’re proud to share that the Kin Team came together for the Big Walk 4 Refugees Campaign, walking a combined 280.2 kms in June in support of refugees around the world!

Last week, we marked the end of the walk with a celebratory team walk around Galup Reserve. 🌿🚶‍♂️

👏 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated and supported the cause. Every step made a difference!



[ID: Image of the Kin team standing in front of Galup Reserve on our Staff walk. There is 8 people of diverse backgrounds, ages and genders standing and smiling at the camera.]

25/06/2025

Kin’s Staff Training Week: Part 2 🌟

Recently, our Kin team came together from across WA for an inspiring Staff Training Week and what an incredible week it was!

See some more of our highlights:
💬 We were thrilled to welcome CoMHWA for a powerful co-design training session, helping our project teams grow their skills in collaboration and lived experience-led co design.
🎨 We got our hands dirty during a team pottery workshop, sparking creativity, laughter, and some seriously unique creations.
🍽️ And we wrapped it all up with a beautiful team dinner, sharing stories, strengthening bonds, and celebrating the heart of Kin: our people.

Here’s to meaningful training, creative moments, and a team that’s always learning and growing together. 🧡



[ID 1: Image of three of the Kin sitting at the pottery workshop smiling at the camera.
ID 2: An image from the CoMHWA Co-design workshop, where staff are gathered in small groups around tables, deep in discussion
ID 3: One of Kin’s employees is captured mid-creation, carefully shaping a piece of pottery.
ID 4: A photo of a staff member at the pottery workshop, hands moulding a clay vase.
ID 5: An image of several Kin staff members sitted at a dinner table, smiling at the camera.
ID 6: Two Kin staff members are seated at a table, sharing a moment of laughter and dessert. A beautifully plated tiramisu sits in front of them.]

23/06/2025

Kin’s Staff Training Week: Part 1 🌟

Recently, our Kin team came together from across WA for an inspiring Staff Training Week and what an incredible week it was!

See some of our highlights:
📸 We were honoured to attend the Sam Lovell Exhibition at the State Library, celebrating resilience and storytelling through powerful imagery.
🤝 We strengthened our skills and connections through meaningful team training sessions.
🧁 We came together for a Biggest Morning Tea in support of the Cancer Council, sharing delicious treats and raising funds for a cause close to our hearts.

[ID 1: Image of some of the Kin staff standing in front of a big poster that reads Hello this is Sam Lovell with a photo of Sam Lovell.
ID 2: Image of the Biggest Morning Tea which is an assortment of baked goods, sweet and savoury treats on plates on top of a sunflower tablecloth.
ID 3: Image of two of the Kin staff at the Sam Lovell exhibition looking at one of the exhibits.
Id 4: Image of the Kin team sat around a table at the coffee shop and smiling at the camera]

19/06/2025

🌟 Career Pathways for Support Workers Forum, Presented by the Kin Goldfields Community of Practice Team🌟

Happening 28 July – 1 August, this week-long forum is packed with 20 free events designed just for Disability Support Workers!

Come along to:
✅ Build your skills
✅ Explore new career pathways in Support Work
✅ Connect with fellow local Support Workers

Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, there’s something for everyone.

📍 All events are free — register now via Eventbrite via the link in our bio!

Supported by Department of Communities

[ID: Image displays the agenda for the Career Pathways for Support Workers forum featuring the different events happening over the week and the logos of the various organisations providing the sessions.]

18/06/2025

Join Us for a Free Community Walk – Celebrating Refugee Week 🧡

The Kin Team is walking throughout June as part of the Big Walk 4 Refugees, showing our support for refugee rights in Australia. To mark the end of this month-long effort, we’re inviting the community to join us for a final walk at Lake Monger on Thursday 26 June at 2pm.

We'll walk one lap around the lake (3.5km) to stand in solidarity with refugees and people seeking asylum, and raise awareness about the importance of safety, belonging, and community for all.

🌏 The Big Walk 4 Refugees is a national initiative during Refugee Week, calling on us to walk together to amplify refugee voices, challenge misinformation, and advocate for a fairer future.

Everyone is welcome — come for the full lap or join for as much as you’re comfortable with!

📧 Register your interest by emailing: admin@kinadvocacy.org.au

Details:
📅 Thursday June 26th 2-3pm
📍 Meet at: Lake Monger Reserve SW Adventure Playground carpark

[ID: Image of lake monger with a beautiful lake and trees and text overlaying that reads Kin Big Walk 4 Refugees with Kin's logo and more text that reads Community Walking Event to Support Refugee Rights. Below there is information about the event and symbols of people walking]

29/05/2025

Become a Kin Ambassador! 🌟

Are you part of an ethnocultural or linguistically diverse community and passionate about supporting people with disabilities? 🧡

We’re looking for multicultural ambassadors who either have a disability or care for someone (parent or sibling) with a disability and want to make a difference in their community. ⭐

We are offering you:
📝Free Training: Enhance your skills in public speaking, leadership, employment, disability awareness, and more!
🤝Mentoring: Receive guidance and support from peers and the project team to help you in your ambassador role.
👭Peer Support: Meet like-minded peers, share experiences, and build a stronger support network.

📩 Want to know more or get involved? Email: ambassador@kinadvocacy.org.au

Video created by Media on Mars. 🎥

We are proudly delivering this project for the Peer Support and Capacity Building (PSCB) grant for the NDIS.

26/05/2025

Today marks 28 years since the release of the Bringing Them Home report, a landmark call for truth, justice, and healing for the Stolen Generations.
Yet, only 6% of its recommendations have been implemented.

We must do better.

At Kin, we remain committed to listening, learning, and advocating for meaningful change. We reflect on the injustices of the past to ensure they are not repeated, and we stand in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the ongoing journey toward truth and reconciliation.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live, work, and play, and pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.

👉 Learn more about National Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week:
https://www.recwa.org.au/national-reconciliation-week/

To learn more about the Stolen Generation in WA we highly recommend checking out Yokai and the Genocide in the Wildflower State documentary.
Documentary: https://genocidewildflowerstate.org.au/

[ID 1: Image of a Sunset with trees with text over the top that reads National Sorry Day May 26, Today marks 28 years since the release of the Bringing Them Home Report - yet only 6% of its recommendations have been implemented]

26/05/2025

Our Kimberley Community of Practice for Disability Support Workers recently hosted a 2-day Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid course. 🧠

This training equipped Support Workers with practical skills and cultural understanding to better support the mental health of the people they work with. 🤝

📣 If you're a Support Worker in the Goldfields or Kimberley region, don’t miss out! Join our free Community of Practice to access professional development, peer connection, and support in your role.
👉 Sign up here: https://kinadvocacy.tfaforms.net/19

This program is supported by the Department of Communities.

[ID 1: A group of twelve people together on a tiled patio smiling at the camera. Some are standing while others kneel in front. They’re dressed in casual summer outfits, surrounded by lush greenery.

ID 2: A group of people gathered around a table in a covered outdoor setting, with greenery and a body of water visible in the background.]

23/05/2025

Earlier this month we were lucky enough to have the incredible team at DV Assist conduct three incredible workshops for Support Workers in the Goldfields through our Community of Practice. 🧡

These sessions covered various topics including Good Boundaries in Support Work, Understanding and Improving Emotional Resilience and Foundations of Trauma. 📝

A huge thank you to DV Assist for sharing your expertise and supporting the growth and wellbeing of Disability Support Workers. 🙌

📣 If you're a Support Worker in the Goldfields or Kimberley region, don’t miss out! Join our free Community of Practice to access professional development, peer connection, and support in your role.
👉 Sign up here: https://kinadvocacy.tfaforms.net/19

This program is support by the Department of Communities.

[ID: A group of people seated around a large rectangular table in a conference room, watching the workshop presentation. The presenter stands near a screen displaying a slide titled "Acknowledgement of Country."]

20/05/2025

🌟 Happy National Volunteer Week! 🌟
This week, we're celebrating the incredible people who give their time, energy, and heart to support Kin and our community.

At Kin, we’re proud to have a diverse team of passionate volunteers:
💬 Our Kin Ambassadors, who share their lived experience with disability to inspire and help others.
🧠 Our Board Members, who generously contribute their time and expertise to guide and govern our organisation.
🙌 And our behind-the-scenes volunteers, who support day-to-day operations and help us keep things running smoothly.

To every Kin volunteer - thank you. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment make our mission possible. 🧡

If you'd like to volunteer at Kin or find out more get in touch with our team today by emailing admin@kinadvocacy.org.au 📩

Volunteering WA

[ID 1: A woman stands in the foreground smiling brightly, holding a paper plate and napkin at a social event. Behind her, several people are gathered around a table with food and drinks

ID 2: Three individuals stand side by side, smiling at the camera during a graduation event. The woman on the right holds a certificate. Behind them is a red Kin banner and a projector screen.

ID 3: Image of 3 women, 2 seated and one standing behind at a restaurant and smiling at the camera. Behind them there are other people in the restaurant.

ID 4: Image of 5 people standing and smiling at the camera. There are two woman and three men. The woman on the left is holding a certificate. ]

16/05/2025

Did you know in the Perth Metro Area, adults can access free, confidential mental health support through the newly renamed Medicare Mental Health Centres (formerly Head to Help).

Whether you're experiencing psychological distress, struggling with everyday challenges, or supporting someone else, you can walk in or call — no referral, Medicare card or appointment needed.

📍 Services are available across Perth and are tailored to your individual needs, with trained professionals ready to help.

Find out more and locate a centre near you:

A welcoming place where adults can access free and confidential mental health information, services and support.