Edition 1 clubCREATE Magazine U12 2025

Edition 1 2025
Celebrating
25 and Beyond
Edition
Find the Easter Bunny
for a chance to win a
$100 chocolate
hamper!
Meet other kids in
care and celebrate
how awesome you
are!
WIN WIN WIN in the fun zone!

Welcome to THE
EDITION 1 2025
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Hey clubCREATE crew,
Welcome to Edition 1 of clubCREATE Magazine for 2025!
This year, we’re celebrating 25 incredible years of CREATE standing with you—
making sure your voices are heard, standing up for your rights, and making real
change happen. We’re so proud of everything we’ve achieved together!
As we celebrate the past, we’re also looking to the future with a brand-new
plan, inspired by your ideas, voices, and dreams.
This edition is packed with fun! Don’t miss the competitions, activities, and
a super cool Easter hunt. Spot the Easter Bunny hiding in the pages for your
chance to win a hamper full of chocolate and Easter fun, worth over $100!
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ISSUE:
Welcome letter 2
CREATE TURNS 25! 4
WHERE create is heading
next 6
tandara chats mental health
and disability10
competition central 12
world care day 14
Around the country
with create 16
Competition winners 20
HAPPY READING!
Imogen
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CREATE Captain (CEO)
Acknowledgement of Country
CREATE would like to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples as Australia’s first people and Traditional
Custodians. We value their cultures, identities, and continuing
connection to country, waters, kin and community.
clubCREATE’s Editorial Policy
clubCREATE Magazine is produced by
CREATE Foundation for children and
young people in care. This magazine
contains information about CREATE
programs that create a better life for
kids in care and also has articles and
artworks by clubCREATE members.
It’s really important to us that children
and young people in care are safe and
protected and we do our utmost to
ensure their privacy. For safety
reasons state laws don’t allow the faces
of kids in care to be published without
proper permission. So please
understand that if these young people
are not reflective of the story or blurred
it is for safety and legal reasons. All
contributions to be considered for the
magazine can be submitted by email:
clubCREATE@create.org.au or post:
Reply Paid 87694, Spring Hill QLD 4004.
If you do not want to receive newsletter
and program information
from CREATE Foundation
please email
clubCREATE@create.org.au
or phone CREATE on
1800 655 105 to have your
address removed from our
mailing list.
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Here are some things we’re super proud of:
Here’s what some of
clubCREATE members have said:
“CREATE connects us
to feel like we aren’t
alone.”
“What I love about
CREATE is that I feel
included and safe.”
CREATE Turns 25!
Let’s Celebrate
“I have a voice and
can get my point
across.”
“I love getting a chance
to provide feedback on
the care system so it
can be better for those
who are, or will be, in
it.”
Together!
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For 25 years, we’ve been by your side, making sure your voices are
heard, standing up for your rights, and creating positive change. From
fun events to seeing your ideas make a difference, you’ve helped us
reach this special milestone.
Let’s celebrate
Draw and decorate a birthday
cake for CREATE’s 25th birthday.
Send us your masterpiece, and
you’ll go into the draw to win a
$50 voucher to your favourite
store!
Email your artwork to
clubCREATE@create.org.au
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Where CREATE is
heading next!
CREATE has been busy listening to young people like YOU to
find out what really matters!
HOW:
Through a bunch of surveys, hundreds of kids shared their ideas
about what’s working, what could be better, and how CREATE
can do more to help.
NOW WHAT:
CREATE has a brand-new plan (we call it a Strategic Plan) but it’s
just writing down what we want to make happen at CREATE to
make a real difference for kids in care.
Ruby, one of our awesome clubCREATE members, asked our
CREATE Captain, Imogen, all the important questions about this
plan.
What do you see CREATE doing over the next
few years that will give care experienced
young people the chance to thrive?
At CREATE, we’re all about listening to young people in care and
helping them feel seen, heard, and supported. Over the next few
years, we want to:
Be a safe and fun place where kids and young people can
connect, belong, and feel empowered.
Work with young people to make big changes to the care system
so everyone has a better experience.
IMOGEN
RUBY
Grow our programs and reach more young people, including those
in regional areas, so no one misses out.
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How do you hope to
overcome the
challenges that CREATE
experiences?
Cool Activity for You!
Help Gus and his friends find his way to Connect, Empower and
Change with clubCREATE!
We face challenges, but we’re
strong because:
We listen to young people and include
their voices in everything we do.
We have an amazing team
who care about making a
difference.
We work with partners to make
big, positive changes
together.
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We’re creative and always
find new ways to help.
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Tandara chats Mental
Health
Tandara, one of our awesome
members, has written an
article about mental health and
disability to help us all learn
more. Thanks Tandara for
sharing this with us!
“Hi guys, I’m Tandara. I’m 18 years
old. I’m an Aboriginal young person
who lived in the care system since
young. I have loads of siblings
including some I haven’t met. I been
in the care system since the age of 5
years old, now 18. I love art, music,
drawing, colouring and anything
creative. I love finding out family
research to find my connection to
family and connection to Country.
When I’m older I would love to be a
learning support Aboriginal teacher
as I believe young people and
children need support.”
“I remind myself.
I will recover from my mental health.
I will be ok from my faded self.
I hope I’m ok because of the feeling I felt.”
Mental Health
Mental health is about how we feel, think, and handle life’s ups and
downs. It helps us deal with stress and enjoy everyday life.
Looking after your mental health:
✅ Do something fun you enjoy
✅ Move your body and play
✅ Set little goals
✅ Rest and relax
✅ Have a yummy snack or drink
✅ What to do when you’re feeling down:
✅ Talk to a friend or family member
✅ Do something fun you love
✅ Spend time outside
✅ Get plenty of rest
If you need help call Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
This is advice from a
young person with lived
experience in care, not a
medical professional.
For medical advice,
please consult your GP.
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Competition central
Are you ready to WIN?! Enter any of these fun
competitions or activities and you’ll go into the draw to
win a $50 voucher!
FInd-a-word: YOUR RIGHTS!
Colouring in COMPetition
Words to find:
Mission
Goals
Advocacy
CREATE
Connect
Empower
Change
clubCREATE
Voices
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All challenge and competition entries go in the draw to WIN!
To enter this competition:
1. Send your entry via email to clubCREATE@create.org.au
2. Send us a message on Instagram @CREATEfnd or Facebook /CREATEfnd
3. Enter on our website at www.create.org.au/competitions
4. Post it back to us free of charge! Send to Reply Paid 87694 SPRING HILL QLD 4004
Entries close 2 May 2025. Make sure you include your name and age, and if you know it
your clubCREATE ID number. GOOD LUCK!
Have you spotted the cheeky Easter bunny hiding in these pages?
Take another look and count how many times you can find it! The
correct answers will be entered into a draw for a chance to win a
DELICIOUS EASTER CHOCOLATE HAMPER worth around $100! Happy
hunting! Once you’ve got your answer, email the number to
clubCREATE@create.org.au
How is create doing?
How do you think CREATE is doing? Let us know by taking
our 2-minute survey. You make need to ask an adult to help
you access it online. There are even prizes you can win by
just telling us what you think!
All vouchers will come through via Gift Pay. You can choose
to spend it at the locations stipulated or you can choose
another store.
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World care day:
celebrating you!
World Care Day is all about celebrating the amazing
stories of kids in care. Everyone is different, and
that’s what makes each person special!
Art Competition: Show Us
What You're Proud Of!
We want to see what makes you proud. Is it something
you've done, something you’ve made OR anything that
makes you feel awesome? It's time to get creative and show
us your artwork for your chance to win this Crayola Art Case
with over 140 pieces!
“Some people didn’t
believe in me, but I knew I
could achieve my dreams.
I wouldn’t let anything
stop me!”
- Tayla
“I’m proud of how far
I’ve come. When I was
younger, I didn’t think I
could make my dreams
happen, but I did! I hope
my story helps other
young people believe in
themselves.”
- Jackie
“Dance helped me
express my feelings and
feel confident. It brought
me joy and lifelong
friends.”
- Nakita
Frankie is so proud of herself
for performing on stage for
the first time in front of a live
audience.
“Because I was really nervous
before but then it felt really
good when everyone clapped.”
Send your artwork via email to
clubCREATE@create.org.au before 2 May 2025 or:
1. Enter on our website at
www.create.org.au/competitions
2. Post it back to us free of charge!
Send to Reply Paid 87694 SPRING HILL QLD 4004
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CREATE’s Summer
Adventures around
Australia
South Australia
CREATE capped off 2024 connecting
with cubbies, kites, and potions in
the park!
Check out these fun photos from all our state offices at
CREATE! Our teams have been busy Victoria
with exciting
activities and events. We want you Team to join VIC in celebrated on the fun! at
Funfields Water Park with
100 attendees, a BBQ
lunch from Rotary, and
Santa bags from A Better
Life for Foster Kids – thank
you! CREATE Santa made
it extra special with gifts
and chocolates.
The team in New South Wales joined
First Nations services and other
organisations for a day of Indigenous
ceremonies, dances, and Elders at the
Bankstown City Gardens. They had a blast
with sand art activities, which were a huge
hit with children and parents!
Northern Territory
NT Christmas Party (with 120 of you!)
Thanks to our partners involved and
of course all you legends who came
along to celebrate.
New South Wales
CREATE Young Consultants made their voices
heard at NSW Parliament. They shared their powerful
stories, achievements, and continued fight against
stigma with Minister Kate Washington MP and allies.
CREATE Victoria took a group to the NAIDOC celebrations at
Federation Square. NAIDOC Week is a time to come together
Santa Claws? Nope, it’s
and honour the incredible achievements of our Indigenous
communities. Santa Scales!
Bringing the beats at NT’s
last Youth Advisory Group
for 2024.
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Don’t miss out on all the fun!! Want to
know what events are
on near you?
Call Call your your local state team or or check out out all all our
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our events at: at :
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create.org.au/find-an-event

Western Australia
Major FOAMO at WA’s end-of-year bash!
CREATE and young people had a blast
celebrating with foam, fun, and fantastic
memories!
CREATE had an awesome time
at Pride Fest in Perth, spreading
love and friendship, one
bracelet at a time!
Tasmania
Trampolines,
climbing walls, and
Santa hats—now
THAT’S a Christmas
party! Thanks for
bouncing into the
festive spirit with us,
Tassie.
Queensland
Queensland’s young artists are truly inspiring!
Check out some of the amazing entries in the
Queensland Family and Child Commission Art
Competition. Want to get involved? Reach out
to join the creative fun.
Gus took the plunge!
Our CREATE
mascot got dunked
at the Transition to
Adulthood event in
Ipswich—talk about
dedication!
130+ Queenslanders
made a splash at
Wet’n’Wild to float into
the holidays in style.
Australian Capital
Territory
Young people in the ACT took charge
through YAGs, sharing what teachers
need to know about being in care. They
highlighted big topics like trauma, safe
spaces, and better support, which were
turned into four key focus areas. With
help from the Education Directorate,
these resources will roll out in 2025 –
driven by your voices!
Don’t miss out on all the fun!! Want to
Call your local state team or check out all
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on near you?
create.org.au/find-an-event

YOU ROCK!
Edition 4 2024 Winners
OUR COMP WINNERS FROM LAST
YOU ROCK!
MAG ARE (DRUMROLL PLEASE!):
Our comp winners Aria from last
mag are (Drumroll Shaylla please!):
Howard
CONGRATULATIONS! WE HOPE YOU
ENJOY YOUR VOUCHERS AND THE
AWESOME PRIZES UP FOR GRABS
Thank you to the young people who
helped put this magazine together as
part of the editorial group for this edition:
Tandara, Farani and Ash.
HOW TO STAY
CONNECTED WITH CREATE
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National Office
Level 6, 80 George St
Parramatta NSW 2150
Tel 1800 655 105
ABN 69 088 075 058
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2. Call your local CREATE office on 1800 655
105 and talk to one of the team about
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3. If you are already a clubCREATE member –
make sure your clubCREATE membership
details are up-to-date.
4. Visit www.create.org.au to find out more
about how we can support you.