Date: Monday 7 April Time: 10.30am – 12pm Location: Online via Zoom Caring for a child can be joyful and rewarding, however, carers can also face challenges, grief, and loss in this crucial role. Join Griefline for a conversation with a lived experience Kinship Carer, touching on topics including grief, social and identity shifts, and […]
Nikara’s Journey CARING FOR ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CHILDREN Follow the story of Nikara and her non-Aboriginal foster parents as they learn how to provide the right support, respect her identity, and keep her safe and connected to her family, culture, and community. This program provides both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Carers with the knowledge […]
Clinical nutritionist/ functional medicine practitioner Nikki Walentini will talk about how to shop, prepare food and eat well on a finite budget. Nikki is an avid cook and has catered for wellness retreats for more than 10 years. She uses a holistic medicine approach to nutrition plus rigorous evidence-based research and functional medicine testing. Carers […]
Clinical nutritionist/ functional medicine practitioner Nikki Walentini will talk about how to shop, prepare food and eat well on a finite budget. Nikki is an avid cook and has catered for wellness retreats for more than 10 years. She uses a holistic medicine approach to nutrition plus rigorous evidence-based research and functional medicine testing. Carers […]
14 Hours (across 2 consecutive days) Face-to-face training in Melbourne – Carers need to attend both days to complete the course. Date: Friday 16 AND Saturday 17 May 2025 Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm - Lunch provided Type of training: Face-to-face Address: Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare. Level 5/50 Market Street, Melbourne Carers […]
Location: Frankston Arts Centre, Cube 37 Dates: May 16th, 23rd & 30th 2025 Times: 3 x Fridays 10am-1.30pm Including Lunch We strongly encourage attendance at all 3 sessions to ensure the greatest benefit. However, if something comes up and you can't attend a session, please let us know. These sessions are designed for carers to […]
Date: Thursday 22 May Time: 10.00am -1.00pm Location: Zoom online As a result of participating in this webinar, you will feel more confident in identifying the behavioural, relational, and learning needs of neurodivergent and truamatised children in your care, as well as building relationships and environments that support trust, safety, and growth for them. This […]
Due to high demand for this training, if you can no longer attend, please let us know.
We ask that all attendees join the session by 9:30 am. Those who arrive after this time may face entry restrictions and miss out on valuable training content. Your punctuality is greatly appreciated.
We strongly encourage you to keep your cameras on and actively participate. Your engagement throughout the session is essential for a successful training experience and to ensure you receive your well-deserved certificate
The Nikara’s Journey Learning Guide will be sent to you via email. It would be great if you could familiarise yourself with it before attending the training.
Location: Online Zoom
Meeting Link: https://vacca.zoom.us/j/69763304209
Meeting ID: 697 6330 4209
Passcode: NJ2022
This workshop will help you to better understand the NDIS and maximise your success in securing and managing funding for the child/ren in your care.
One of the highlights of this workshop is gaining inside information about how decisions are made in the NDIS. You'll gain insights into how disability is defined, understand the evidence that influences decisions, and learn the best language to use for optimal outcomes. We'll even provide you with templates and tools to gather information and effectively communicate the needs of your child/ren to NDIS decision makers.
These workshops have been presented to over 2,500 people since 2018. They have all been co-delivered by Mark Ryan from the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, together with a member of the education team at the Association for Children with a Disability. The presenters bring many years of lived experience as carers of young people with disability, and as advocates in the disability arena
The session is designed for kinship, foster and permanent carers.
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 support in order to learn, communicate and thrive. The National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (NOFASD) Australia is the oldest established FASD organisation in Australia. Founded and led by parents […]
