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 System
Date: Tuesday 27 October
Time: 11.00AM – 12.30 PM
Location: Zoom online
The 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
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.
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: VACCA
Join 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.
Key details:
Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Location: Zoom online
Explore 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 Young
A 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
Build practical skills and confidence to support the children and young people in your care to engage safely online while maintaining positive, supportive relationships.
Training Details-
Date: Tuesday 10 November
Time: 10.00 AM-11.30 AM
Facilitator: Evolve Education
This 2-day, in-person session, presented by Joanie Bartolo from Emotion Wise, explores emotional intelligence and offers support for carers.
Training Details:
Date: Wednesday 11 and Wednesday 18 November
Time: 10.30am – 1.30pm (Including lunch)
Location: The Dandenong Club, 1579 Heatherton Road, Dandenong, VIC 3175 – Banquet Room (downstairs)
Facilitator: Joanie Bartolo – Emotion Wise
Please allow time for parking at the venue and locating the training room.
As with all Carer Kafe training events, we ask that you organise alternative caring arrangements for children due to the sensitive nature of the course content.
This session will equip carers with practical strategies to respond to common challenges, recognise strengths, and promote positive outcomes for young people with FASD.
Training Details
Facilitator: NOFASD (National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders)
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
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.
Training Details-
Date: Â Tuesday 17th November, 2026
Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm - Morning tea and lunch provided
Location: Gateway Hotel, 29-37 Ryley St, Wangaratta - $50 voucher to support travel costs
Presented by: VACCA