Upcoming Learning and Development Retreats
Explore and learn more about Carer Kafe's upcoming Learning and Development Retreats.
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Victoria, Australia
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Upcoming Learning and Development Retreats
Victoria, AustraliaExplore and learn more about Carer Kafe's upcoming Learning and Development Retreats.
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Online, 23 & 24 October
Online ZoomVirtual EventA 2-part, online, introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Presented by VACCA. Strengthening Cultural Connections reflects a wide range of topics and information that non-Aboriginal carers need when caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Click here to view the Participant's Workbook
It would be great if you could familiarise yourself with the participants workbook before attending the training. There is no need to read the entire workbook or print it, as it will be referred to throughout the session.
Time: 9.30am-3.30pm
Date: Friday 23 & Saturday 24 October 2026
Location: Online
Presented by: VACCA
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Reflective Practice/ Cultural Yarns for Carers of Aboriginal Children – October
Online ZoomVirtual EventAn online session designed to support carers to strengthen their confidence, knowledge, and practical skills in nurturing the cultural identity, belonging, and wellbeing of Aboriginal children in their care.
Training Details-
Facilitator: Yolanda Finette
Date: Saturday 24 October
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Location: Online (Zoom)RSVP Now Free -
THE HEAL SERIES – Session 2: Tangled in a Complex System
The second session of the HEAL series, this workshop explores the impact of system complexity on carers and provides practical strategies to strengthen regulation, advocacy, communication and self-care while navigating complex systems.
THE HEAL SERIES - Hope, Empathy, Acceptance & Learning
Session 2: Tangled in a Complex SystemDate: Tuesday 27 October
Time: 11.00AM – 12.30 PM
Location: Zoom online
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Therapeutic Foster Care Series— Session 2: Responding to behaviours that challenge us
Online ZoomVirtual EventThe 2nd session in a series of 4, this session will consider how we can understand the meaning that sits behind behaviour and how we can supportively respond to it.
Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Date: Thursday 29 October
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Marina Dickson
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Providing Culturally Safe, Trauma-Informed and Therapeutic Care to Aboriginal Children – Chirnside
Chirnside Park Country Club 68 Kingswood Dr, Chirnside Park, VIC, AustraliaThis 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.
Training Details-
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: VACCARSVP Now Free -
Services Australia – Grandparents Foster and Kinship Adviser Program, October
Online ZoomJoin Services Australia for an informative session on the Grandparents Foster and Kinship Advisor Program, eligible claims, how to make them, and where to get trusted advice and support.
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Date: Saturday 31 October 2026Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Location: Zoom online
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The Effects of Trauma on the Developing Brain and How to Support Healing
Online ZoomVirtual EventExplore the impact of trauma on the developing brain in childhood and adolescence. This 3-hour workshop will support carers to identify and understand the effects of trauma on learning, behaviour, regulation, relationships, and how to support young people towards growth. It will also provide carers with ways to build relationships that protect and heal.
Date: Wednesday 04 November
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Presented by: Karen YoungRSVP Now Free -
Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Shepparton
Mooroopna Secondary College 141 - 147 Echuca-Mooroopna Road, Mooroopna, VIC, AustraliaA 2-part, introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Presented by VACCA. Strengthening Cultural Connections reflects a wide range of topics and information that non-Aboriginal carers need when caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Click here to view the Participant's Workbook
It would be great if you could familiarise yourself with the participants workbook before attending the training. There is no need to read the entire workbook or print it, as it will be referred to throughout the session.
Time: 9.30am-3.30pm
Date: Friday 6 & Saturday 7 November 2026
Location: Mooroopna Secondary College, 141 - 147 Echuca-Mooroopna Road, Mooroopna, VIC, 3125
Presented by: VACCA