Upcoming Learning and Development Retreats
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Victoria, Australia
Explore and learn more about Carer Kafe's upcoming Learning and Development Retreats.
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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, 4 & 5 September
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 4 & Saturday 5 September 2026
Location: Online
Presented by: VACCA
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Neurodiversity Series — Neurodivergent children and young people in care: Understanding, Behaviours & Strategies
Online ZoomVirtual EventPresented by Christina Keeble, this webinar explores recent lived experience research around neurodivergence - Autism & ADHD - including Monotropism, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), the Double Empathy Problem, and more.
Training Details-
Facilitator: Christina Keeble
Date: Tuesday 08 September
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PMRSVP Now Free -
Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Warrnambool
Gunditjmara Co-op 24 Hopkins Rd, Warrnambool, 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: Thursday 10 & Friday 11 September 2026
Location: Gunditjmara Co-Op, 24 Hopkins Rd Warrnambool – Wilan room
Presented by: VACCA
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Overview of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) & Question & Answer session
Online ZoomVirtual EventChildren with FASD have complex needs and require FASD-informed support in order to learn, communicate and thrive. As a result of attending this workshop, carers will have a clear understanding of FASD, including its common characteristics, strengths, and challenges.
Training Details Facilitator: Emma McDougall - NOFASD
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PMRSVP Now Free -
Supporting Children and Adolescents through Big Behaviour
Online ZoomVirtual EventThis webinar will support carer's understanding of the origin of feelings, behaviour, and regulation; and ability to respond effectively when young people are dysregulated
Training Details-
Facilitator: Karen Young, Hey Sigmund
Date: Thursday 17 September
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PMRSVP Now Free -
Therapeutically responding to aggressive and potentially violent behaviours
Online ZoomVirtual EventThis session will focus on de-escalation as a first response, as well as strategies and responses that support safety for the carer and the child or young person. It will also include planning regarding how to repair the relationship after rifts stemming from aggression or violence.
Details;
Date: Saturday 19 September
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm (3 hours)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Marina DicksonRSVP Now Free -
Cultural Awareness Training
Online ZoomVirtual EventThis four-hour Cultural Awareness Training provides participants with an introduction to Aboriginal history and culture in Victoria; an increased understanding of the effects of colonisation, grief and loss on Aboriginal people; and respectful ways of caring for Aboriginal children.
Date: Thursday 24 September
Time: 10.00AM - 2.00PM (4 hours)
Location: Zoom online
RSVP Now Free -
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Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Online, 6 & 7 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: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Date: 6 and 7 October
Location: Online
Presented by: VACCA