Connecting with teens

Online Zoom
Virtual Event

Date: Saturday 6 September Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm Location: Zoom online This webinar will support carers to become more confident in: Understanding the changes that happen during adolescence, and how these can impact behaviour, relationships, and feelings; Increase connection and influence; Confidently hold loving boundaries; and Confidently respond when boundaries are broken. This webinar is […]

Services Australia – Grandparents Foster and Kinship Adviser Program

Online Zoom
Virtual Event

Date: Tuesday 9 September Time: 7.00pm – 8.30pm Location: Zoom online Join us for this session from Services Australia that will: Introduce you to the Grandparents Foster and Kinship Advisor Program Give you valuable insight into what claims you can make and how to make them Provide you with information on who to contact for […]

Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) 16 and 17 September 2025

VACCA Preston 340 Bell Street, Preston, VIC, Australia

Time: 9.30 AM - 3.30 PM (may finish early) Date: 16 and 17 September Location: VACCA Preston Office - 340 BELL Street, Preston Victoria 3072 (Lunch included) Presented by: VACCA $50 voucher will be provided towards potential travel costs Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara's Journey) CARING FOR ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CHILDREN Strengthening Cultural […]

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Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – 20 September

Online Zoom
Virtual Event

Time: 11.00 AM - 2.00 PM Date: Saturday 20 September Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: NOFASD – National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Are you caring for a child who is, or you suspect is, affected by FASD? Children with FASD have complex needs and require FASD-informed […]

Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) 30 September and 1 October 2025

Online Zoom
Virtual Event

Time: 9.30 AM - 3.30 PM (may finish early) Date: 30 September and 1 October Location: Online Presented by: VACCA Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara's Journey) CARING FOR ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CHILDREN Strengthening Cultural Connections reflects a wide range of topics and information that non-Aboriginal carers need at an introductory level when caring […]

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Playing it safe: Supporting healthy gaming for kids in care – 16 October

Online Zoom
Virtual Event

Time: 10.00 AM - 11.30 AM Date: Thursday 16 October Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: Evolve Education This workshop has been designed to help carers support the gamer in their life, including children and young people (up to 18 years of age) who are neurodivergent or have a trauma background. Carers will leave with practical […]

Navigating Difficult Conversations – 22 October 2025

Box Hill Library, Box Hill Bert Lewis Room, 1040 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, VIC, Australia

Presented by: Kinship Carers Victoria (KCV) with Megan Corcoran (Wagtail Institute)

Megan is a trauma-informed wellbeing consultant. With nearly two decades of experience teaching and leading in alternative education settings, Megan brings both expertise
and lived understanding to her work. Her qualifications include a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (researching belonging and healing after childhood trauma), post-graduate studies in Careers Counselling, a Bachelor of Education, and leadership training through Proteus and Growth Coaching International.

Beyond burnout: Tools to navigate vicarious trauma and carer fatigue – 23 October

Online Zoom
Virtual Event

Time: 10.30 AM - 1.00 PM Date: Thursday 23 October Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: Megan Corcoran – Wagtail Institute Beyond burnout: Tools to navigate vicarious trauma and carer fatigue This session will: Explore the impact of caring for others over time, especially in the context of trauma Build awareness of early warning signs, personal […]

Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) 24 and 25 October 2025

Dandenong Club 1579 Heatherton Road, Dandenong Nth, VIC, Australia

Time: 9.30 AM - 3.30 PM (may finish early) Date: 24 and 25 October Location: Dandenong Club - 1579 Heatherton Road, Dandenong Nth VIC 3175 (Lunch included) Presented by: VACCA $50 voucher will be provided towards potential travel costs Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara's Journey) CARING FOR ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CHILDREN Strengthening Cultural Connections […]

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Mindfulness & Creative Arts Therapy – Eastern region – 31 October, 7 & 14 November

Maroondah Federation Estate 32 Greenwood Avenue, RINGWOOD, VIC, Australia

Time: 10.00 AM – 2:00 PM Dates: Friday 31 October, 7 November and 14 November Location: Maroondah Federation Estate, 32 Greenwood Avenue, RINGWOOD VIC 3134 A delicious lunch will be provided Participation at all 3 sessions will enable carers to focus on their personal well-being and self-care through creative and mindful activities. Carers will enjoy […]