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.
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Key Word Sign Workshop for carers caring for children with communication difficulties

Key Word Sign (KWS) is the use of sign and natural gesture to support communication and language development to support…
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Face-to-Face
| Fri 17-24 Jul
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Strengthening School Partnerships for Children in Care

Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to advocate effectively for the educational needs and rights of the children and…
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Online
| Thu 23 Jul
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Horsham

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
| Tue 28-29 Jul
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Introduction to carer resilience

Led by Maria Ruberto, registered psychologist and founder of Salutgenics, this webinar will explore evidence-based frameworks and strategies to support…
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Online
| Wed 5 Aug
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Online, 8 & 15 August

A 2-part, online, introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Presented by VACCA. Strengthening Cultural Connections…
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Online
| Sat 8-15 Aug
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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,…
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Online
| Thu 20 Aug
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Expression of Interest: Learning and Development Retreat for All Carers – Creswick

Join Carer Kafe for an enriching two-day Learning and Development Retreat on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung…
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Face-to-FaceRetreat
| Sat 22-23 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…
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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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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…
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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…
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Online
| Fri 23-24 Oct
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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,…
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Online
| Sat 24 Oct
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