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Lutheran Community Care SA/NT
We support communities through responding to the needs of individuals and families, community development, learning opportunities, accommodation and support.
Much of our work aims to address poverty and injustice so that those in need are empowered to achieve their full potential.
Our services are based on respect, integrity and compassion. We work with communities to develop efficient and effective ways to respond to individuals and families in need. We embrace all people regardless of language, culture, ethnicity or religion.
Our staff and volunteers walk alongside those in need to provide, not just the necessities of food, clothing and shelter but also support and care.
Have you seen the trailer for the new film 'Instant Family'?
LCC Foster Care Case Worker, Nuri, attended DCP's pre-screening of the film on Monday with fellow staff and LCC foster carers. Here's her big-thumbs-up review! #LCCFosterCare
Department for Child Protection SA
"I arrived, all ready and willing to judge the movie before the opening credits even began. I was expecting another Hollywood movie where the characters are portrayed in a sugary sweet version of life.
I think you’ll be delighted to know that even I was pleasantly surprised.
Not only was it funny and entertaining, it touched on the real interpersonal relationships between foster parents and the children in their care. I’ll even admit that some of the emotional moments led to a few tears being shed.
The movie was inspired by the real life experiences that writer/director Sean Anders had in adopting, giving the film a strong basis in reality.
However, there are some major differences between how the foster care system works in the US, as opposed to how we do things here. This leads to a few cringe-worthy scenes; though, if you can get past these, it’s definitely a movie worth watching.
Some of LCC’s foster carers who were in attendance shared with me their highlights of the film and how much they enjoyed it. They felt like it would be a good movie for their friends and family to see, to help them understand the day-to-day struggles they face as foster parents.
It can be difficult as foster carers to try and explain to the people in your networks the complications that can arise from being involved in the foster care system. This movie can be used as a great starting point to opening up those discussions with your support systems and the ways they can be helping you in your fostering journey.
Overall, Instant Family receives a big thumbs up from me."
LCC Foster Care Case Worker, Nuri, attended DCP's pre-screening of the film on Monday with fellow staff and LCC foster carers. Here's her big-thumbs-up review! #LCCFosterCare
Department for Child Protection SA
"I arrived, all ready and willing to judge the movie before the opening credits even began. I was expecting another Hollywood movie where the characters are portrayed in a sugary sweet version of life.
I think you’ll be delighted to know that even I was pleasantly surprised.
Not only was it funny and entertaining, it touched on the real interpersonal relationships between foster parents and the children in their care. I’ll even admit that some of the emotional moments led to a few tears being shed.
The movie was inspired by the real life experiences that writer/director Sean Anders had in adopting, giving the film a strong basis in reality.
However, there are some major differences between how the foster care system works in the US, as opposed to how we do things here. This leads to a few cringe-worthy scenes; though, if you can get past these, it’s definitely a movie worth watching.
Some of LCC’s foster carers who were in attendance shared with me their highlights of the film and how much they enjoyed it. They felt like it would be a good movie for their friends and family to see, to help them understand the day-to-day struggles they face as foster parents.
It can be difficult as foster carers to try and explain to the people in your networks the complications that can arise from being involved in the foster care system. This movie can be used as a great starting point to opening up those discussions with your support systems and the ways they can be helping you in your fostering journey.
Overall, Instant Family receives a big thumbs up from me."
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