Carer Health and Wellbeing, Child Health and Wellbeing, Navigating the Care System, Trauma Informed Care
Date: Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 March 2026
Location: RACV Torquay, 1 Great Ocean Rd, Torquay
Express Your Interest in the All Carer Learning & Development Retreat
Join Carer Kafe for an enriching two-day Learning and Development Retreat on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung people.
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 12 February 2026 via the expression of interest form below.
Eligibility to attend:
- All carers (kinship, permanent, foster)
- Carers who have not attended a Carer Kafe Learning & Development Retreat in the past 12 months will be prioritised. Carers who attended within the last 12 months may still apply in case vacancies occur.
- More than one adult per carer household may apply, 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)
- A $300 voucher to help with associated costs of attending
Future L&D Retreats
Expressions of Interest for the below two retreats will open in 2026:
- All Carers L&D Retreat, Mornington Peninsula, 16 & 17 May 2026
- Carers of Aboriginal Children L&D Retreat, Yarra Ranges, 13 & 14 June 2026
Click here to express your interest.
