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.

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…
PFK
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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
| Fri 27-28 Mar
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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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Emotional Intelligence and the importance of emotion coaching kids in care – Part 1

This session, presented by Joanie Bartolo from Emotion Wise, explores emotional intelligence and offers support for carers. The presentation has…
FKP
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Online
| Tue 31 Mar
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Youth Suicide Prevention

A 3-hour workshop with Garry King on supporting carers understanding of suicidal behaviour, and developing confidence in managing this issue…
FKP
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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…
PFK
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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…
FKP
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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…
KPF
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Face-to-Face
| Fri 1 May
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