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.

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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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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Navigating Difficult Conversations – Bendigo

This session, for kinship carers only- covers advocating, boundaries, and conversations that matter. Presented by Kinship Carers Victoria with Megan…
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 20 May
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Mindfulness & Creative Arts Therapy – Geelong

This Geelong session will enable carers to focus on their personal well-being and self-care through creative and mindful activities. Participants…
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Face-to-Face
| Fri 22 May
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Therapeutic Foster Care Series — Session 2: Responding to behaviours that challenge us

This session, designed for foster carers, considers how we can understand the meaning that sits behind children and young people’s…
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Online
| Sat 23 May
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VACCA Cultural Connection Day – Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Wathaurong Country

A cultural day for carers of Aboriginal children to come together, yarn, and connect on Wathaurong Country. Through storytelling and…
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Face-to-Face
| Tue 26 May
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Understanding changes to the NDIS – 28 May

This practical session will provide a better understanding of NDIS' role, purpose and how carers can access NDIS funding. The…
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Online
| Thu 28 May
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FASD and Education: Supporting your child with FASD at school

Session with an in-depth focus on strategies for carers to support students with FASD in the school environment– and to…
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Online
| Sat 30 May
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