Preparing for the Holidays: Building a Wellbeing Plan for the Season Ahead
Join our online training session led by Director of Wagtail Institute, Megan Corcoran designed to help carers feel confident and…
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.
Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Wangaratta
Presented by VACCA. An introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Caring for Young People who Self-Harm
A 2-hour workshop with Garry King on supporting children at risk of self-harm and strategies for carers.
Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey)
Presented by VACCA. A 2-part, online, introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Services Australia – Grandparents Foster and Kinship Adviser Program 10 Feb
Join Services Australia for an informative session on the Grandparents Foster and Kinship Advisor Program, eligible claims, how to make…
Nutrition for Wellbeing Seminar – Epping
A diet and nutrition seminar for kinship carers, presented by Nikki Valentini and Kinship Carers Victoria—back by popular demand! Training…
Learning and Development Retreat for Kinship Carers Werribee South 21-22 February 2026 – Expression of Interest
Join Carer Kafe for an enriching two-day retreat on the traditional lands of the Bunurong people. Connect with fellow 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…
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…
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…
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…
Navigating Difficult Conversations – Melton
This session, for kinship carers- covers advocating, boundaries, and conversations that matter. Presented by Kinship Carers Victoria with Megan Corcoran…