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Date: October 30
Time: 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Chirnside Park Country Club
68 Kingswood Dr
Chirnside Park, VIC 3116 Australia
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Early Childhood, Primary School, Adolescence, Caring for First Nations Children, Childhood Development, Child Health and Wellbeing

Providing Culturally Safe, Trauma-Informed and Therapeutic Care to Aboriginal Children – Chirnside

Date: Friday 30th October 2026

Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm – Morning tea and lunch provided

Location: Chirnside Park Country Club, 68 Kingswood Dr, Chirnside Park – $50 voucher to support travel costs

Presented by: VACCA

This training supports carers to better understand the experiences, behaviours, and needs of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care. Through a culturally safe and trauma-informed lens, participants will develop practical skills to promote healing, strengthen attachment, and create nurturing, supportive environments.

For both carers of Aboriginal children and carers of non-Aboriginal children

To book and more info: book via Carer Kafe or contact [email protected]

 

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