Learning and Development

Learning and Development

Child and Carer Playing

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.

ACD Presents Advocating at School

Time: 10.00 AM – 12.30 PM Date: Thursday 30 October Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: ACD – Advocating for childen…
FKP
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Online
| Thu 30 Oct

Mindfulness & Creative Arts Therapy – Ringwood

Time: 10.00 AM – 2:00 PM Dates: Friday 31 October, 7 November and 14 November Location: Maroondah Federation Estate, 32…
FKP
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Face-to-Face
| 31 Oct - 14 Nov

Next steps – Post FASD diagnosis

Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM Date: Saturday 15 November Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: NOFASD – National Organisation for…
FKP
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Online
| Sat 15 Nov

Beyond the Ban: Guiding Kids in Care Through Social Media Shifts

Time: 7.00 PM  – 8.00PM Date: Tuesday 18 November Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: Evolve Education Preparing neurodiverse children, or…
PFK
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Online
| Tue 18 Nov

Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey)

Time: 9.30 AM – 3.30 PM (may finish early) Date: 21 and 22 November Location: Online Presented by: VACCA Strengthening…
FKP
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Online
| Fri 21-22 Nov

Mindfulness & Creative Arts Therapy – Wyndham Vale

Time: 10.00 AM – 2:00 PM Dates: Friday 21st November, 28th November, & 5th December Location: Wunggurrwil Dhurrung Centre, 19 Communal…
KPF
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Face-to-Face
| 21 Nov - 5 Dec

Connecting with children in care who have experienced relational trauma using DDP and PACE approaches

Time: 10.30 AM – 12.00 PM Date: Saturday 22 November Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: Lorren Arezio, Clinical Psychologist By…
FKP
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Online
| Sat 22 Nov

Nutrition for Wellbeing Seminar – Dandenong

These sessions are for kinship carers only. Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025 Time: 10.30am – 2.00pm Location: Dandenong Club, 1579…
FKP
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 26 Nov

Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Wangaratta

Time: 9.30 AM – 3.30 PM (may finish early) Date: 3 and 4 December Location: VACCA Wangaratta – 27-29 Faithfull Street,…
FKP
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 3-4 Dec

Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey)

Time: 9.30 AM – 3.30 PM (may finish early) Date: Saturday 7 and Saturday 14 February 2026 Location: Online Presented…
FKP
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Online
| Sat 7-14 Feb

Nutrition for Wellbeing Seminar – Epping

These sessions are for kinship carers only. Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026 Time: 10.30am – 2.00pm Location: Mantra, 250 Cooper…
FKP
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 18 Feb

Understanding the challenges of caring for children in care – an exploration of Blocked Trust

Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM Date: Saturday 21 February 2026 Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: Lorren Arezio, Clinical Psychologist…
PFK
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Online
| Sat 21 Feb