Emotional Intelligence Seminar Series – 14 August
Part 1: Emotional Intelligence and the Importance of Emotion Coaching Kids in Care Part 2: Emotional Intelligence and Emotion Coaching…
Learning and Development
Learning and Development
Program Overview
Carer Kafe provides free online and in person accessible, high-quality, relevant and culturally safe learning and development activities and resources for Victorian home-based carers. Sessions are delivered by specialists across a broad range of topics relevant for carers and the caring journey. Carer Kafe is guided by the following principles: child centred, carer informed, evidence based, innovative, collaborative, culturally responsive and inclusive.
Learning and Development Calendar
Carer Kafe offers free online and in person sessions for Victorian kinship, permanent and accredited foster carers.
Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) 15 and 16 August 2025
Time: 9.30 AM – 3.30 PM (may finish early) Date: 15 and 16 August Location: Online Presented by: VACCA Strengthening…
Navigating Difficult Conversations – 20 August 2025
Presented by: Kinship Carers Victoria (KCV) with Megan Corcoran (Wagtail Institute) Megan is a trauma-informed wellbeing consultant. With nearly two…
Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) 27 and 28 August 2025
Time: 9.30 AM – 3.30 PM (may finish early) Date: 27 and 28 August Location: Quality Hotel Mildura Grand, 129…
Big Feelings, Behaviour and Regulation – 30 August
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM Date: Saturday 30 August Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: Karen Young Big Feelings, Behaviour…
Connecting with your teen
Date: Saturday 6 September Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm Location: Zoom online This webinar will support carers to become more confident…
Services Australia – Grandparents Foster and Kinship Adviser Program
Date: Tuesday 9 September Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm Location: Zoom online Join us for this session from Services Australia that…
Understanding the NDIS – for carers
This workshop will help you to better understand the NDIS and maximise your success in securing and managing funding for…
Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) 16 and 17 September 2025
Time: 9.30 AM – 3.30 PM (may finish early) Date: 16 and 17 September Location: VACCA Preston Office – 340…
Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – 20 September
Time: 11.00 AM – 2.00 PM Date: Saturday 20 September Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: NOFASD – National Organisation for…
Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) 30 September and 1 October 2025
Time: 9.30 AM – 3.30 PM (may finish early) Date: 30 September and 1 October Location: Online Presented by: VACCA…
Navigating Difficult Conversations – 22 October 2025
Presented by: Kinship Carers Victoria (KCV) with Megan Corcoran (Wagtail Institute) Megan is a trauma-informed wellbeing consultant. With nearly two…