A Home and Healing for Every Child

Marg: The power of patience

In this episode of Caring for Kids, Marg shares her experience of caring and the realities that shape life inside a home where young people are at the center.  She speaks to the day-to-day rhythm, the challenges that sit alongside the rewarding moments, and the importance of consistency, patience and understanding.  It’s a steady, honest conversation about what it takes to create safety, connection and healing over time.  Host: Melissa  Produced by: Ashton Kobler and Emily Hikaiti, Adopt Change  Edited by: Fernanda Dedic  Sound Engineer: Grant Konemann  Engineering Assistant: Will Coleman  The views and experiences shared in this episode are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of Adopt Change or Carers for Kids NSW.

Richard and Naji: Supporting young people to thrive

In this episode of Caring for Kids, Richard and Naji explore the role of connection, community and support in shaping a young person’s confidence and self-awareness.  They reflect on how relationships, both formal and informal, can influence identity, belonging and long-term outcomes.  It’s a conversation about showing up, staying connected and creating environments where young people feel supported enough to grow.  Host: Melissa  Produced by: Ashton Kobler and Emily Hikaiti, Adopt Change  Edited by: Fernanda Dedic  Sound Engineer: Grant Konemann  Engineering Assistant: Will Coleman  The views and experiences shared in this episode are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of Adopt Change or Carers for Kids NSW.

Corinne: Building a culturally safe home

In this episode of Caring for Kids, Corinne shares her journey into caring, from having no children to stepping into guardianship.  She speaks openly about the process, what it takes to build a culturally safe home, and the responsibility that comes with creating a space where a child can feel a genuine sense of belonging.  It’s a thoughtful and grounded reflection on how home and healing are built intentionally, through care, respect and consistency.  Host: Melissa  Produced by: Ashton Kobler and Emily Hikaiti, Adopt Change  Edited by: Fernanda Dedic  Sound Engineer: Grant Konemann  Engineering Assistant: Will Coleman  The views and experiences shared in this episode are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of Adopt Change or Carers for Kids NSW.

Maia: It takes a village

In this episode of Caring for Kids, Melissa sits down with Maia to explore what it really looks like to learn, unlearn and ask for support.  From re-learning everyday skills like riding a bike to navigating systems like NDIS, Maia shares her experience of knowing when to lean on others and when to bring in the right expertise. It’s honest, practical and quietly powerful.  This conversation speaks to the role strong support systems play in building confidence, stability and a sense of home and healing over time.  Host: Melissa  Produced by: Ashton Kobler and Emily Hikaiti, Adopt Change  Edited by: Fernanda Dedic  Sound Engineer: Grant Konemann  Engineering Assistant: Will Coleman  The views and experiences shared in this episode are those of the individual speaker and do not necessarily reflect the views of Adopt Change or Carers for Kids NSW.

Life Could Be A Dream: Bonus Episode

A powerful conversation on storytelling, motherhood and the realities many women face behind closed doors.  In this episode, Emily Hikaiti sits down with Jasmin Tarasin and Clare Lewis to explore the story behind Life Could Be a Dream.  Together, they unpack the making of the film, the themes of financial safety and coercive control, and why storytelling plays such a critical role in shifting understanding and systems.  This is an honest, grounded conversation about lived experience, creative responsibility and the impact of telling stories that matter. At its heart, this is about home, what it means to feel safe, and how healing begins when that safety is present. Jasmin Tarasin is an award-winning Australian filmmaker and founder of Pure Pictures. She creates emotionally rich, human-centred stories across documentary, film and immersive installations. Her work has been recognised internationally, including her ABC documentary Utopia Girls, which was a finalist for the AACTA Awards and NSW Premier’s History Awards.  Her debut feature Life Could Be a Dream explores motherhood, financial safety and coercive control, alongside a national impact campaign. At the centre of her work is a deep commitment to honest storytelling and care.  Clare Lewis is Creative Director of GoodChat, a production company known for social impact storytelling. She has spent over a decade creating films that engage audiences across social justice, climate and community issues.  Her work includes There Goes Our Neighbourhood (ABC) and I’m Wanita, winner of Best Australian Documentary at the Sydney Film Festival. Through GoodChat, she has led hundreds of impact-driven campaigns that cut through and create change.