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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…