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  • November 2026

  • Tue 17

    THE HEAL SERIES – Session 3: Caring, Grief and Living in Limbo

    November 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

    The third session of the HEAL series, this workshop validates the hidden impact of caring-related grief, explores how it can be understood through an attachment lens, and offers practical strategies to support healing, resilience and emotional wellbeing.

    THE HEAL SERIES - Hope, Empathy, Acceptance & Learning
    Session 3: Caring, Grief and Living in Limbo

    Date: Tuesday 17 November

    Time: 11.00AM – 12.30 PM

    Location: Zoom online

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  • Thu 19

    Supporting positive cultural identity for children and young people from multicultural backgrounds

    November 19 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Online Zoom
    Virtual Event

    This workshop explores the importance of supporting children and young people from multicultural backgrounds to develop positive cultural identity as the scaffolding for positive self-esteem and resilience.

    Training Details-

    Facilitator: Janet Irvine

    Date: Thursday 19 November

    Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM

    RSVP Now Free
  • Sat 21

    Therapeutic Foster Care Series— Session 3: Our own self-care is more than ‘nice to have’

    November 21 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Online Zoom
    Virtual Event

    The 3rd session in a series of 4, this session focuses on understanding what self-care is, why it is essential to providing therapeutic care as well as being realistic about the ‘how’ and ‘when’ of actually doing it.

    Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM

    Date: Saturday 21 November

    Location: Online (Zoom)

    Presented by: Marina Dickson

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  • Tue 24

    THE HEAL SERIES – Session 4: Restoring Caring and Managing Complex Behaviours

    November 24 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

    The final session of the HEAL series, this workshop introduces practical, trauma-informed approaches to responding to complex behaviours by applying the Restoring Caring® model. Participants will strengthen their understanding of behaviour, build confidence in their responses, and develop reflective practices that support both child wellbeing and sustainable caregiving.

    THE HEAL SERIES - Hope, Empathy, Acceptance & Learning
    Session 4: Restoring Caring and Managing Complex Behaviours

    Date: Tuesday 24 November

    Time: 11.00AM – 12.30 PM

    Location: Zoom online

    RSVP Now Free
  • Wed 25

    Supporting Kinship Carers Wellbeing – Creative Arts & Sound Therapy

    November 25 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Melton Country Club, Melton Melton Country Club, 28-30 Reserve Road, Melton, VIC, Australia

    Join other kinship carers for a nurturing and inclusive wellbeing guided art therapy workshop supporting kinship carers’ emotional wellbeing, self-reflection and regulation in a calm, supportive space. Slow down, reflect and express with meditation, sound healing and art.

    Date: Wednesday 25 November 2026

    Time: 10:30AM TO 2PM

    Location: Melton Country Club, 28-30 Reserve Rd, Melton

    Presenter: Christina Borg

    RSVP Now Free
  • Thu 26

    Therapeutic Foster Care Series— Session 4: ‘Therapeutic care means always saying yes’ – exploring this and other myths about therapeutic care

    November 26 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Online Zoom
    Virtual Event

    The final session in a series of 4, this session explores the most common myths about therapeutic care and also provides carers the opportunity to have their biggest questions answered. Participants can submit questions prior to the session to ensure it meets their specific and pressing needs.

    Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM

    Date: Thursday 26 November

    Location: Online (Zoom)

    Presented by: Marina Dickson

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  • Thu 26

    VACCA Cultural Connection Day – Royal Botanical Gardens

    November 26 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
    Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

    Join other carers of Aboriginal children for a day of connection, learning, and yarning on Kulin Nation Country.

    Date: Thursday 26th November 2026

    Time: 10.30AM - 1.30PM 

    Location: Royal Botanical Gardens, Birdwood Avenue, VIC 3000

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

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  • December 2026

  • Tue 1

    Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Online, 1 & 2 December

    December 1 @ 9:30 am - December 2 @ 3:30 pm Strengthening Cultural Connections
    Online Zoom
    Virtual Event

    A 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: Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 December 2026

    Location: Online

    Presented by: VACCA

    RSVP Now Free 15 spots left
  • Tue 1
    Strong Roots, Safe Futures: Keeping Aboriginal Children Connected to Culture

    Reflective Practice/ Cultural Yarns for Carers of Aboriginal Children – December

    December 1 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Online Zoom
    Virtual Event

    An 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: Tuesday 01 December
    Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
    Location: Online

    RSVP Now Free
  • Wed 2

    Understanding Financial Support for Kinship Carers

    December 2 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Dandenong Club 1579 Heatherton Road, Dandenong Nth, VIC, Australia

    GFK advisers from Services Australia will guide kinship carers through the financial support available to them from the federal government.

    Celebrate Kinship Care Week 2026

    Date: Wednesday 2 December 2026

    Time: Seminar - 11:00AM TO 2PM, Lunch - 12.30pm -2pm

    Location: Dandenong Club, 1579 Heatherton Rd, Dandenong

    Presenter: Specialist Advisor from Services Australia

    RSVP Now Free
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