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.
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Introduction to carer resilience

This 1-hour webinar will introduce carers to the PR6 Model of Resilience which identifies whether a carer’s resilience is currently…
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Online
| Wed 5 Aug
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Strong Roots, Safe Futures: Keeping Aboriginal Children Connected to Culture Not going

Reflective Practice/ Cultural Yarns for Carers of Aboriginal Children – August

An online session designed to support carers to strengthen their confidence, knowledge, and practical skills in nurturing the cultural identity,…
KPF
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Online
| Thu 20 Aug
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Supporting Young People through Anxiety and Emotion-Based School Avoidance

This 3-hour webinar will support carers to understand anxiety and how it contributes to school avoidance, strategies to support greater…
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Online
| Sat 29 Aug
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Online, 4 & 5 September

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
| Fri 4-5 Sep
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Warrnambool

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
| Thu 10-11 Sep
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Overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) & Question & Answer session

Children with FASD have complex needs and require FASD-informed support in order to learn, communicate and thrive. As a result…
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Online
| Sat 12 Sep
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Supporting Children and Adolescents through Big Behaviour

This webinar will support carer's understanding of the origin of feelings, behaviour, and regulation; and ability to respond effectively when…
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Online
| Thu 17 Sep
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Therapeutically responding to aggressive and potentially violent behaviours

This session will focus on de-escalation as a first response, as well as strategies and responses that support safety for…
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Online
| Sat 19 Sep
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Online, 6 & 7 October

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
| Tue 6-7 Oct
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Online, 23 & 24 October

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
| Fri 23-24 Oct
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Strong Roots, Safe Futures: Keeping Aboriginal Children Connected to Culture Not going

Reflective Practice/ Cultural Yarns for Carers of Aboriginal Children – October

An online session designed to support carers to strengthen their confidence, knowledge, and practical skills in nurturing the cultural identity,…
FKP
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Online
| Sat 24 Oct
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The Effects of Trauma on the Developing Brain and How to Support Healing

Explore the impact of trauma on the developing brain in childhood and adolescence. This 3-hour workshop will support carers to…
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Online
| Wed 4 Nov
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