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.