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…
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.
Connecting with teens
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…
Playing it safe: Supporting healthy gaming for kids in care – 16 October
Time: 10.00 AM – 11.30 AM Date: Thursday 16 October Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: Evolve Education This workshop has…
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…
Beyond burnout: Tools to navigate vicarious trauma and carer fatigue – 23 October
Time: 10.30 AM – 1.00 PM Date: Thursday 23 October Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: Megan Corcoran – Wagtail Institute…
Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) 24 and 25 October 2025
Time: 9.30 AM – 3.30 PM (may finish early) Date: 24 and 25 October Location: Dandenong Club – 1579 Heatherton Road,…
Beyond the Ban: Guiding Kids in Care Through Social Media Shifts – 18 November
Time: 7.00 PM – 8.00PM Date: Tuesday 18 November Location: Online (Zoom) Presented by: Evolve Education Preparing neurodiverse children, or…