Guest Speaker Maria O’Reilly from Upper Murray Family Care in Wodonga…..Caring for children and supporting local families during times of need are two driving motivations behind Upper Murray Family Care Incorporated …  services include … Out of Home Care: approved and supported home based placements with Foster Care or with family or friends of the child’s family (Kinship Care) Integrated Family Services: a referral and assessment service through Child FIRST for vulnerable children and their families.Children Services: home based child care with approved educators as well as specialist consultation Family Relationship Centre: mediation for separated families as well as information and referral Post Separation Services: a safe contact space for separated parents and their children, as well mediation Community Financial Services: a variety of support including information, referral, advocacy, counselling and other resources Hume Riverina Community Legal  Service: free legal advice, advocacy, information and referral through clinics and telephone. Support Options: Assists carers of people who are aged and/or who have dementia or a disability through information and referral for respite and other support services. Interchange: Supports families and children with a disability through regular respite with approved host carers, after school care, and holiday activities