Originally recorded on 29 November 2025.

This recording features a presentation on Delving into Disenfranchised Grief, co-authored by Tonya Bavaro, Carer Assistance Program Therapeutic Practitioner, and presented by Jake Iaria, Carer Assistance Program Therapeutic Practitioner, at the National Foster and Kinship Care Conference in Sydney in 2025.

Topics discussed:    

• Validating grief/loss in the context of providing out of home care

• Acknowledging this grief is valid, despite often being minimised, ignored or dismissed

• Recognising the impact on carers across all wellbeing domains, including psychologically, physically, socially, etc.

• Exploring systemic support as well as strategies promoting personal wellbeing

Please contact the FCAV's Carer Support Team if you'd like additional information or support.