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, 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
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Nutritional support for Neurodiverse Children & Young People
Melton Country Club, Melton Melton Country Club, 28-30 Reserve Road, Melton, VIC, AustraliaThis seminar will highlight the effects diet has on neurodiverse children and young people its effect on their mood, behaviour, sleep, stress management & brain function and assist carers to identify steps to improve children’s diet to help regulate and manage some of their complex needs.
Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026
Time: 10:30AM TO 2PM
Location: Melton Country Club, 28-30 Reserve Rd, Melton
Presenter:Â Nikki Valentini
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Respectful Relationships, Consent, Sexual Exploitation and Emerging Online Risks for children in care (0-18 years)
Online ZoomVirtual EventThis webinar will give carers practical strategies to support young people in safely navigating their relationships, understanding consent, identifying harmful behaviours and seeking support when required.
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Date: Wednesday 14 October
Time: 10.00 AM-11.30 AMFree -
Neurodiversity Series — Supporting Autistic Children with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Profile
Online ZoomVirtual EventPresented by Christina Keeble, this webinar provides carers with a well-rounded introduction to the Autistic profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), also known as Persistent Drive for Autonomy, along with related strategies.
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Facilitator: Christina Keeble
Date: Saturday 17 October
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM
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THE HEAL SERIES – Session 1: The Impact of Love
The first session of the HEAL series, this workshop explores the impact of caring for children who have experienced complex trauma, helping carers understand why caring affects them so deeply.
THE HEAL SERIES - Hope, Empathy, Acceptance & Learning
Session 1: the Impact of LoveDate: Tuesday 20 October
Time: 11.00AM – 12.30 PM
Location: Zoom online
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Therapeutic Foster Care Series— Session 1: Trauma informed practice in practice
Online ZoomVirtual EventThe first session in a series of 4, this session reviews core elements of trauma informed practice but then goes into what this really means for providing trauma informed care in the everyday.
Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Date: Thursday 22 OctoberÂ
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Marina Dickson
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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