clubCREATE Magazine U12E1 2026 - FINAL WEB

Edition 1 2026
Your Voice. Our Club.
So many games
to play inside to
WIN!
WIN an Easter
Hamper worth
over $100
LOTS OF CHANCES TO WIN INSIDE!

Welcome to THE
EDITION 1 2026
IN THIS
Hi everyone.
I’m so excited to welcome you to this fun packed ‘Your Voice. Our Club.’ edition of
your clubCREATE mag! I’m Imogen, your CREATE Captain, and I want you to know
something really important straight away… this is your club, and you belong here.
Your voice is special. It’s okay to share your ideas, your feelings, and your
stories, and it’s also okay to take your time. At CREATE, we listen, we care, and we
make space for everyone.
There’s lots of awesome stuff waiting for you inside this mag. Keep your eyes peeled
for the cheeky Easter Bunny! That sneaky bunny is hiding all through the mag, and if
you spot them all, you could win a yummy Easter hamper.
You’ll also read about something really special that happened recently, when
CREATE was gifted a Message Stick by Kuku Yalanji friends. It reminds us how
important it is to listen, learn, and walk together with respect.
You’ll also meet the amazing Chey-Anne, who shows that your story is your
story, and your future can be bright, strong, and full of choices.
Warm wishes,
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ISSUE:
Welcome from our ceo 2
EASTER FUN! 4
WALKING TOGETHER 6
Meet kynesha 7
SNAP THAT STIGMA! 8
DIY Gifts 9
FUN WITH CREATE 12
COMPETITION CENTRAL 14
WE Would love to see
you in 2026! 16
You rock 20
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Imogen
CEO, a.k.a CREATE Captain
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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Easter Fun!
Easter Bunny Hunt!
Can you find the cheeky Easter
Bunny hiding in these pages? Count how
many times you spot it, and you could win
an Easter Hamper packed with yummy
treats and fun activities!
The lucky winner will get a DELICIOUS
Easter chocolate hamper worth around
$100! Once you’ve counted them all,
email your answer to:
clubCREATE@create.org.au
Happy hunting…. may the sneakiest
bunny spots win!
Quiz time!
Test your Easter knowledge for your
chance to win a $25 Voucher you can
spend on chocolate or at your fav
store.
1. Which animal is most commonly
linked with Easter?
A) Kangaroo
B) Bunny
C) Koala
2. Easter eggs are usually
associated with what idea?
A) Luck
B) New beginnings
C) Winning prizes
3. Chocolate eggs were around before
real eggs were decorated.
A) True
B) False
4. Which one doesn’t belong?
A)Chocolate egg
B) Hot cross bun
C) Candy cane
5. Which of these is a traditional
Easter treat in Australia?
A) Lamington
B) Hot cross bun
C)Fairy bread
For all the cool comps found in this mag,
make sure you include your name and
age, and if you know it, your clubCREATE
membership number.
Vouchers will come to your email via GiftPay where
you can spend it at over 100 different stores!
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 2nd May 2026. Make sure you include your name and age, and if you know
it your clubCREATE ID number. GOOD LUCK!
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Walking Together:
A Special Message
Stick
CREATE is on a journey called
Reconciliation. It’s a big word
that’s all about learning,
listening, and respecting
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander cultures.
Recently, CREATE was invited
on a special visit to Far North
Queensland by Kuku Yalanji
Elders and Traditional Owners
where CREATE was given a very
special Message Stick
VOICES IN ACTION
CONFERENCE 2026
Voices in Action is CREATE’s big
national conference where kids
and young people in care come
together with carers and adults
who make decisions about care.
It happens every two years and is
all about:
• Sharing your ideas and stories
• Learning from each other
• Helping make care better for
all kids
It’s a place where your voice really
matters, and together, we can dream
up new ideas to make life better for
kids and young people in care.
Our next conference will be held on
Larrakia Land in Darwin 1-2 October
2026. We’ll be sharing updates along
the way that spotlight young people
speaking up, being heard, and
leading change.
www.voicesinaction.create.org.au
The stick was made by Kuku
Yalanji artist Karleen and gifted
alongside Community Elder
Aunty Lizzie. It’s not just a stick
- it’s a work of art that shows
family, friends, community, and
travelling together.
The cool thing? The Message Stick
is going to travel all around
Australia! It will visit different
CREATE teams and big events,
helping us stay connected and
reminding us all about respect,
culture, and working together.
This is one important step as
CREATE keeps learning and
growing with its Reconciliation
journey — and there’s lots more to
come.
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#SnapThatStigma
– what is it?
Have you ever heard someone
say something unkind about kids
in care? Or maybe you’ve seen
kids being treated unfairly just
because of where they live or
who they live with? That’s called
stigma - when people make
unfair assumptions about you.
#SnapThatStigma is
CREATE’s way of saying:
“Stop! Kids in care are
awesome!”
#SnapThatStigma
Challenge
It’s time to show the world what makes
YOU amazing!
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Here’s how:
1. Think of one word that shows what
makes you amazing.
2. Example: BRAVE, FUNNY, KIND,
CREATIVE.
3. Draw it or write it. Make it as colourful
and fun as you like!
4. Share it with us (with a grown-up’s
help) or show it to your friends.
Draw yours here!
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#SnapThatStigma
with Chey-Anne!
Meet Chey-Anne!
She grew up in foster care with
her twin sister, moving through
lots of homes and schools before
finding a safe and happy place.
Chey-Anne now works in roles
that help others, and she wants
to show kids that where you start
doesn’t decide your future.
She stands up to unfair ideas!
People often have wrong ideas
about kids in care. Chey-Anne
remembers being called
“difficult” when she was just hurt
and trying to be understood.
“I stopped listening
to what people said I
was and became who I
wanted to be.”
She didn’t let unfair words stop
her — and neither should you!
WHAT Chey-Anne
WANTS TO
SEE CHANGE:
Chey-Anne thinks the care system
can be better by:
• Giving kids emotional support
until they are really ready to live
independently
• Teaching carers how to
understand kids’ feelings
• Making sure kids have a home,
not just a bed
“Kids need carers who
listen, not just ones
who meet the minimum
standards.”
Her message to
young people:
She’s proud of her story and hopes it
inspires others to:
• Be proud of themselves
• Speak up
• Follow their dreams
Thank you, Chey-Anne, for
sharing your story and helping
us all #SnapThatStigma!
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Fun with CREATE!
South
Australia
Guided by Ngarrindjeri and
Kaurna Artist Brooke Rigney, our
clubCREATE members explored
culture, self and community
through art.
Check out these fun photos from all our state offices at
CREATE! Victoria Our teams have been busy with exciting
activities CREATE had and end-of-year events. We want you to join in on the fun!
celebration for our Youth Expert
Advisory Group (YEAG) at Holey
Moley last week to thank
everyone for their awesome
ideas, big efforts, and hard work!
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!
New South
Wales
Strikes, games, and Christmas
treats! Our CREATE NSW
crew wrapped up the year with
bowling, Timezone fun, and
these very yummy Christmas
cupcakes.
Office fun on the last day!
Ending the year the best
way - together, laughing,
and not taking ourselves
too seriously.
Northern
Territory
Big conversations and big
dinners! Young people shared
their ideas with important
leaders about life after care, then
enjoyed a yummy all-you-caneat
seafood buffet.
CREATE Victoria took a group to the NAIDOC celebrations at
Federation Square. NAIDOC Week is a time to come together
and honour the incredible achievements of our Indigenous
communities.
Laughs, teamwork, and
mini golf fun! Young
people celebrated their
achievements and the
difference they made at
our recent Youth Advisory
Group.
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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
create.org.au/Events

Western
Australia
Gus hanging out with Hon.
Jessica Stojkovski MLA, WA
Minister for Child Protection,
at a conference.
Queensland
Soaking up the fun at
Wet’n’Wild. Our end-ofyear
Connection Event
was all about laughs,
water slides and
celebrating a big year
together.
Bowling, friends and fun!
We played games, made
new mates, ate lunch,
and had a great day
together.
Christmas Connection at
Adventure World! Over 120
clubCREATE members came
along for a super fun day
enjoying the pools, roller
coasters, and Christmas
pressies together.
Tasmania
This roo couldn’t resist
saying hello! So much
Christmas fun at our
Tasmania Connection
Event at Bonorong.
Lots of smiles, animals,
BBQs, and a visit from
the Big Guy in red.
Australian
Capital
Territory
Would you zoom down this
giant slide? Our ACT kids
were super brave and gave it
a go at our Questacon
Christmas Party!
After our CREATE Your Future
Workshops, it’s time for fun!
This time, kids raced against
the CREATE team in an
exciting go karting race!
Don’t miss out on all the fun!! Want to
Call your local state team or check out all
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our events at :
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on near you?
create.org.au/EVENTS

COMPETITION
CENTRAL
Colouring in competition
FIND-A-WORD
New year
Voice
Change
Loud
Easter
CREATE
You
clubCREATE
Amazing
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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!
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 2nd May 2026. Make sure you include your name and age, and if you
know it your clubCREATE ID number. GOOD LUCK!

We would love
to see you in
2026!
Did you know there’s even more fun
you can get up to as part of the club?
Come to a Connection Event and you can:
Try new activities like fishing, crafts, games, or sports
Meet other kids your age who get what it’s like to be in care
Have your voice heard and share your ideas with the CREATE
team
What are you excited
about this year?
Write or draw your
thoughts here!
Example:
“Meeting new friends!”
“Trying fishing for the
first time!”
“Making cool art for the
magazine!”
Is there anything you’re a little worried about?
It’s okay! Tell us — we want to help. Example worries:
“I might not know anyone.”
“I’m not sure what activities I’ll like.”
“I get nervous in big groups.”
We want to know:
What fun things would you LOVE to do at a
Connection Event?
Draw or write your ideas in the box below!
Example activities:
• Fishing trips
• Arts and crafts
• Sports and games
• Music, dancing, or karaoke
• Baking or cooking fun treats
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YOU ROCK!
Edition 4 2025 Winners
OUR COMP WINNERS FROM LAST MAG
ARE (DRUMROLL PLEASE!):
Kahlieisha, Glen, Azalea, Caleb,
Nevaeh, Azariah and Dominic
CONGRATULATIONS!
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR VOUCHERS AND THE
AWESOME PRIZES UP FOR GRABS
A huge shout-out and thank you to the amazing young
people who helped create this edition of clubCREATE
magazine.
YOUr voice matters!
Fill out our Your Voice Matters Survey and let us
know what you think about us, what we’re doing
well, and how we can improve. Your voice matters,
and your feedback helps us make CREATE even
better. https://forms.office.com/r/tRyaFBYGp5
HOW TO STAY
CONNECTED WITH CREATE
CREATE Foundation Limited
National Office
Level 6, 80 George St
Parramatta NSW 2150
Tel 1800 655 105
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details are up-to-date.
4. Visit www.create.org.au to find out more
about how we can support you.