Carer Health and Wellbeing, Child Health and Wellbeing, Navigating the Care System, Trauma Informed Care
Date: Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 August 2026
Location: RACV Goldfields Resort, 1500 Midland Hwy, Creswick VIC 3363
Express Your Interest in the Creswick All Carers Learning & Development Retreat
Join Carer Kafe for an enriching two-day Learning and Development Retreat on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation.
Connect with fellow carers and gain insights from expert presenters through an engaging conference program in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Victorian home-based carers are invited to apply by 17 July via the Expression of Interest button.
Eligibility to attend:
- All carers (kinship, permanent, foster)
- Carers who have not attended a Carer Kafe Learning & Development Retreat in the past Financial Year (between July 2025 and June 2026) will be prioritised. However, carers who attended within the last Financial Year (between July 2025 and June 2026) may still apply in case vacancies occur.
- More than one adult per carer household may apply and separate applications for each adult is required. However, priority will be given to one person per carer household.
- Selection will be based on Carer Kafe targets.
What is included?
- All learning and development sessions
- All meals
- One night’s accommodation (unless distances over 4 hours each way are travelled and an arrangement with Carer Kafe is made)
- AÂ $300 voucher to help with associated costs of attending
Please note: To express your interest in the event, you will need to create a Carer Portal account. If you don’t have one yet, you can follow our step-by-step guide (with images) here to create one.
