Learning and Development

Learning and Development

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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.

Youth Suicide Prevention

A 3-hour workshop with Garry King on supporting carers understanding of suicidal behaviour, and developing confidence in managing this issue…
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 8 Apr
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Neurodivergent children and young people in care: Understanding, Behaviours & Strategies

Supporting Autistic Children with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Profile

Presented by Christina Keeble, this webinar provides carers with a well-rounded introduction to the Autistic profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance…
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Online
| Tue 21 Apr
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Navigating Difficult Conversations – Epping

This session, for kinship carersonly covers advocating, boundaries, and conversations that matter. Presented by Kinship Carers Victoria with Megan Corcoran…
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 22 Apr
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Emotional Intelligence and Emotion Coaching Anger – Part 2

This session builds on the Emotion Coaching steps provided by Joanie Bartolo in Part 1 (on 31 March 2026) and…
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Online
| Thu 23 Apr
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Mindfulness & Creative Arts Therapy – Bendigo

This session will enable carers to focus on their personal well-being and self-care through creative and mindful activities. Participants will…
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Face-to-Face
| Fri 1 May
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Nutrition for Wellbeing Seminar – Melton

A diet and nutrition seminar for kinship carers, presented by Nikki Valentini and Kinship Carers Victoria— back by popular demand!…
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 6 May
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Therapeutic Foster Care Series — Session 1: Trauma informed practice in practice

The first session in a series of 4, this workshop for foster carers reviews core elements of trauma informed practice…
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Online
| Thu 7 May
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An exploration of DDP PACE for children in care

This longer online session covers in more depth how DDP PACE supports connection with children in care, especially during challenging…
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Online
| Sat 9 May
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VACCA Cultural Connection Day – Larni Garingilang Walking Tour by Djaara, Bendigo

Walk alongside Dja Dja Wurrung Traditional Owners and connect with other carers of Aboriginal children. Learn about culture, native plants,…
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Face-to-Face
| Tue 12 May
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When yes means YES – Affirmative Consent Seminar for Kinship Carers

This session is designed for kinship carers to build their carer skills, awareness and confidence to have conversations with young…
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 13 May
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Kinship Carer retreat 2026 Fingal

Expression of Interest: Learning and Development Retreat for All Carers – Fingal

Join Carer Kafe for an enriching two-day Learning and Development Retreat on the traditional lands of the Boonwurrung people in…
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Face-to-FaceRetreat
| Sat 16-17 May
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Morwell

A 2-part introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Presented by VACCA. Strengthening Cultural Connections reflects…
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Face-to-Face
| Sat 16-17 May
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