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.

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

This webinar by Lorren Arezio, LCP, introduces the concept of 'Blocked Trust' and examines its impact on relationships and emotional…
FKP
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Online
| Sat 21 Feb
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Supporting positive cultural identity for children and young people from multicultural backgrounds

An interactive workshop helping carers strengthen children’s positive cultural identity. Led by Janet Irvine, we will explore culture’s influence, build…
FKP
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Online
| Tue 24 Feb
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Big Behaviours

Session by NOFASD, which focuses in-depth on supporting individuals living with FASD who display challenging behaviours, and on difficulties that…
FKP
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Online
| Sat 28 Feb
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Strong Roots, Safe Futures: Keeping Aboriginal Children Connected to Culture

Strong Roots, Safe Futures: Keeping Aboriginal Children Connected to Culture

An online session supporting carers to nurture Aboriginal children’s cultural identity. Presented by Yolanda Finette, this workshop shares practical, culturally…
FKP
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Online
| Tue 3 Mar
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Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Youth Mental Health First Aid 

Presented by Baydon Widdicombe, this course teaches participants how to provide initial support to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander…
KPF
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Face-to-Face
| Fri 6-7 Mar
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Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Inclusion for Young People

Join Minus 18 for an informative 3-hour workshop which will provide tools for carers to become more aware, confident and…
FKP
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Online
| Tue 10 Mar
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Geelong

A 2-part introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Presented by VACCA. Strengthening Cultural Connections reflects…
FKP
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 11-12 Mar
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Ballarat

A 2-part introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Presented by VACCA. Strengthening Cultural Connections reflects…
FKP
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Face-to-Face
| Tue 17-18 Mar
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Navigating Difficult Conversations – Melton

This session, for kinship carers, covers advocating, boundaries, and conversations that matter. Presented by Kinship Carers Victoria with Megan Corcoran…
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 18 Mar
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Caregiver approaches that are DDP and PACE informed

This webinar compares relational and behavioural caregiving, highlighting how DDP and PACE can meet the needs of children with early…
FKP
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Online
| Sat 21 Mar
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Online

A 2-part, online, introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Presented by VACCA. Strengthening Cultural Connections…
FKP
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Online
| 27 Mar - 28 Apr
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VACCA Cultural Connection Day – Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Join other carers of Aboriginal children for a day of connection, learning, and yarning on Kulin Nation Country. Guided by…
FKP
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Face-to-Face
| Tue 31 Mar
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