What We Do & Why

What we do

TRK Care provides kids in foster care with a TRK Care Pack through Australian Foster Agencies. Each of these packs will include a range of products assessed and selected by TRK, as being highly valuable in the goal of reaching our stated mission. These products will focus on several well-being strategies detailed below, to overall better equip children emotionally for the future through:

  • Recognising emotions and learning how to effectively process them
  • Highlighting the importance of self-care by fostering a health routine that focuses on sleep, nutrition, and movement
  • Cultivating a positive mindset, self confidence and gratitude practice
  • Teaching resilience in order to recover from life’s setbacks

With the help of thoughtful reflective questions, prompted by the exercises included in a TRK Care Pack, children will be helped to create an important routine and structure for developing emotional intelligence and a growth mindset.

Why

  • We hope to bring more awareness to fostering. There are more and more kids in the system but fewer carers. 
  • Mental health issues affect one in four young people, and an estimated 75% of all serious mental health issues in adulthood emerge before age twenty-four (beyondblue.com.au)
  • Mental health issues weigh heavily on the minds of young people connecting to the Kids Helpline. The service has revealed the top 2 concerns raised as mental health concerns and emotional well-being (Kidshelpline.com.au)
  • Physical activity, healthy eating habits, and quality sleep are essential for children's mental health (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • Learning to recognise and manage feelings is vital to mental health (raisingchildren.net.au)
  • Numerous studies show gratitude, mindfulness, and kindness are among the simplest and most effective keys to a healthy life.
  • There are many benefits to keeping a journal. Writing down thoughts can help individuals prioritise worries and achieve mental clarity.
  • Research has shown kids with a growth mindset tackle challenges and learn from them.
  • Positive affirmations can help reduce negative thoughts and influence behaviour for the better.
  • Products featured in the pack are created by brands with a similar mission, we are inspired by the story behind their creation and love supporting small businesses. 

While all products are backed by research they do not substitute professional advice from a registered health professional. Always seek professional guidance when treating any mental health condition. 

TRK Care is a children's charity registered with the Australian Charities and Non-for-profits Commission.