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  • April 2026

  • Thu 23

    Emotional Intelligence and Emotion Coaching Anger – Part 2

    April 23 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Online Zoom

    This session builds on the Emotion Coaching steps provided by Joanie Bartolo in Part 1 (on 31 March 2026) and then moves on to explore anger – what is underneath and how to respond and support children and young people.
    This is the second part of a 2-part seminar series. You need to have attended session 1 to attend this session.

    Training Details-
    Facilitator: Joanie Bartolo – Emotion Wise
    Date: Thursday 23 April
    Time: 10.00am – 12.30 pm

    As the content of this training is highly sensitive (including discussion of trauma), and we want to make it a safe space for all, we ask that:
    · Your camera is on during the whole session
    · You are not driving during the session
    · You don’t have children nearby who can hear the content or hear you if you are sharing

    Free
  • May 2026

  • Thu 7

    Therapeutic Foster Care Series — Session 1: Trauma informed practice in practice

    May 7 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Online Zoom
    Virtual Event

    The first session in a series of 4, this workshop for foster carers reviews core elements of trauma informed practice and then delves into what this means for providing trauma informed care.

    Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM

    Date: Thursday 7 May

    Location: Online (Zoom)

    Presented by: Marina Dickson

    Free
  • Sat 16

    Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Morwell

    May 16 @ 9:30 am - May 17 @ 3:30 pm Strengthening Cultural Connections
    VACCA Morwell 21 Hazelwood Rd, Morwell, VIC, Australia

    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.

    Details -

    Time: 9.30 AM - 3.30 PM (may finish early)

    Date: Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May 2026

    Location: VACCA, Morwell - 21 Hazelwood Rd, Morwell VIC 3840 (Lunch included)

    Presented by: VACCA

    $50 voucher will be provided towards potential travel costs

    Free
  • Fri 22

    Mindfulness & Creative Arts Therapy – Geelong

    May 22 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Creative Art and Self-Care Workshops
    Platform Arts 60 Little Malop Street, Geelong, VIC, Australia

    This Geelong session will enable carers to focus on their personal well-being and self-care through creative and mindful activities. Participants will enjoy creative processes that encourage relaxation, self-reflection and connection with peers in similar caregiving roles.

    Session Details:

    Date: Friday 22nd May

    Time: 10.00 AM – 2:00 PM (A delicious morning tea & lunch will be provided)

    Location: Platform Arts, 60 Little Malop Street, GEELONG, VIC 3220 - Upstairs via lift access

    Travel & parking: 10-minute walk from Geelong railway station; Nearby metered street parking; Commercial car parks at 16 & 21 Gheringhap Street; Dedicated accessibility parking bays right outside the venue on Little Malop/Gheringhap Street.

    Free
  • Sat 23

    Therapeutic Foster Care Series — Session 2: Responding to behaviours that challenge us

    May 23 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Online Zoom
    Virtual Event

    This session, designed for foster carers, considers how we can understand the meaning that sits behind children and young people’s behaviour and how we can supportively respond to it through a therapeutic lens.

    Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM

    Date: Saturday 23 May

    Location: Online (Zoom)

    Presented by: Marina Dickson

    Free
  • Tue 26

    VACCA Cultural Connection Day – Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Wathaurong Country

    Featured May 26 @ 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Booln Booln Cultural Centre, Wathaurong Country 410 Surf Coast Hwy, Charlemont, VIC, Australia

    A cultural day for carers of Aboriginal children to come together, yarn, and connect on Wathaurong Country. Through storytelling and creating traditional bush dolls, carers will learn about culture, family, and place, and how cultural expression supports strong identity for Aboriginal children.

    Date: Tuesday 26 May

    Time: 9:30 AM – 1.00 PM (Lunch will be provided)

    Location: 410 Surf Coast Hwy, Charlemont VIC 3217

    A $50 digital gift card will be emailed to you after the session to assist with travel to this isolated area and for any babysitting costs.

    Free
  • Thu 28

    Understanding changes to the NDIS – 28 May

    May 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Online Zoom
    Virtual Event

    This practical session will provide a better understanding of NDIS' role, purpose and how carers can access NDIS funding. The session provides resources and connections to resources to help support carers.

    Training Details-

    Time: 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM

    Date: Thursday 28 May

    Presented by: Mark Ryan (Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare) and Helen Johnson (Advocating for Children with Disability)

    Free
  • Sat 30

    FASD and Education: Supporting your child with FASD at school

    May 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Online Zoom
    Virtual Event

    Session with an in-depth focus on strategies for carers to support students with FASD in the school environment– and to work effectively with educators to promote learning, inclusion, and wellbeing. Presented by NOFASD.

    Training Details-

    Facilitator: NOFASD Australia

    Date: Saturday, 30 May 2026

    Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

    Free
  • June 2026

  • Fri 5

    VACCA Cultural Connection Day – Lake Condah Budj Bim 5 June

    June 5 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Lake Condah and The Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre Vaughan’s Road, Breakaway Creek, VIC, Australia

    Connect with other carers on Gunditjmara Country while learning about culture, Country, and Kooyang (eels). This guided experience supports carers to understand the deep connection between caring for Country and caring for Aboriginal children, strengthening cultural knowledge and confidence.

    Date: Friday 5th June
    Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
    Location: Lake Condah and The Tae Rak Aquaculture Centre, Vaughan’s Road, Breakaway Creek, VIC 3303

    Free
  • Fri 5

    Mindfulness & Creative Arts Therapy – Preston

    June 5 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Creative Art and Self-Care Workshops
    Preston Library 266 Gower Street, PRESTON, VIC, Australia

    This session in Preston, will enable carers to focus on their personal well-being and self-care through creative and mindful activities. Participants will enjoy creative processes that encourage relaxation, self-reflection and connection with peers in similar caregiving roles.

    Session Details:

    Date: Friday 5th June

    Time: 10.00 AM – 2:00 PM (A delicious morning tea & lunch will be provided)

    Location: Preston Library, 266 Gower Street, PRESTON, VIC 3072 – Meeting room

    Travel & parking: Easily accessible by train, tram and bus; Ample parking including dedicated accessibility parking bays.

    Free
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