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  • March 2026

  • Tue 10

    Foundations of LGBTQIA+ Inclusion for Young People

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

    Join Minus 18 for an informative 3-hour workshop which will provide tools for carers to become more aware, confident and knowledgeable in responding to the needs of LGBTQIA+ young people in your care.

    Facilitator: Minus 18, Champions for LGBTQIA+ youth
    Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026
    Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM

    Important Information:

    Please enter the Zoom call at least 5 minutes early, where possible, as the session will begin promptly at the start time.

    Each participant should dial in separately from their own devices like laptops or phones (even if in a shared room watching on a projector/screen) as the session includes interactive elements such as online chat, polls and Q&A features. Participant cameras and mics will not be engaged.

    Users do not necessarily need Zoom software to join the session and can access the session in-browser:

    1. The link will first attempt to open Zoom if the user has this on their computer (optimal experience).

    2. If not, an option Join from your Browser will appear on the screen: "Having Issues with Zoom Client? Join from your browser".

    3. Enter your Name and Email to access the session.

    4. The session can also be joined from mobile devices.

    Free
  • Wed 11

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

    March 11 @ 9:30 am - March 12 @ 3:30 pm
    Mackillop Family Services Federal Mills, E14/33 Mackey Street, North Geelong, VIC, Australia
    Virtual Event

    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.

    Location: MacKillop Family Services, Federal Mills, E14/33 Mackey Street, North Geelong VIC 3215.

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

    Dates: Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 March 2026

    Free
  • Tue 17

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

    March 17 @ 9:30 am - March 18 @ 3:30 pm
    Ballarat And District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC) 108 Armstrong Street, Nth Ballarat, VIC, Australia
    Virtual Event

    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.

    Date: 17 and 18 March 2026

    Location: Ballarat And District Aboriginal Co-operative (BADAC) - 108 Armstrong Street Nth Ballarat Vic 3350

    Free
  • Wed 18

    Navigating Difficult Conversations – Melton

    March 18 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Melton Country Club, Melton Melton Country Club, 28-30 Reserve Road, Melton, VIC, Australia

    This session, for kinship carers, covers advocating, boundaries, and conversations that matter. Presented by Kinship Carers Victoria with Megan Corcoran (Wagtail Institute).

    Event Details:

    Time: 10.30 AM – 2:00 PM

    Date: Wed 18 March 2026

    Location: Melton Country Club, Melton

    Presented by: Kinship Carers Victoria (KCV) with Megan Corcoran (Wagtail Institute)

    Megan is a trauma-informed wellbeing consultant. With nearly two decades of experience teaching and leading in alternative education settings, Megan brings both expertise
    and lived understanding to her work. Her qualifications include a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (researching belonging and healing after childhood trauma), post-graduate studies in Careers Counselling, a Bachelor of Education, and leadership training through Proteus and Growth Coaching International.

    Free
  • Sat 21

    Caregiver approaches that are DDP and PACE informed

    March 21 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Online Zoom
    Virtual Event

    This webinar compares relational and behavioural caregiving, highlighting how DDP and PACE can meet the needs of children with early trauma. It offers insights into building trust, setting boundaries, and creating safety in caregiving relationships.

    Training Details-

    Facilitator: Lorren Arezio

    Date: Saturday 21 March 2026

    Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM

    Free
  • Fri 27

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

    March 27 @ 9:30 am - March 28 @ 3:30 pm
    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.

    Time: 9.30am-3.30pm

    Date: Friday 27 & Saturday 28 March 2026

    Location: Online

    Presented by: VACCA

    Free
  • Tue 31

    Emotional Intelligence and the importance of emotion coaching kids in care – Part 1

    March 31 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
    Online Zoom

    This session, presented by Joanie Bartolo from Emotion Wise, explores emotional intelligence and offers support for carers. The presentation has been tailored to the Out of Home Care community (inclusive of all carers) and focuses on the emotional connection between carers and children.

    Training Details-
    Facilitator: Joanie Bartolo – Emotion Wise
    Date: Tuesday 31 March
    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
  • April 2026

  • Wed 8

    Youth Suicide Prevention

    April 8 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
    The Dandenong Club 1579 Heatherton Road, Dandenong, VIC, Australia

    A 3-hour workshop with Garry King on supporting carers understanding of suicidal behaviour, and developing confidence in managing this issue with children in their care.

    Facilitator: Garry King

    Date: Wednesday 08 April 2026

    Time: 10.30 am – 1.30 pm (lunch provided)

    Location: The Dandenong Club, 1579 Heatherton Road, Dandenong, VIC 3175 – Banquet Room (downstairs)

    Public transport to the venue: From Dandenong train station, take Bus no. 804 or 901 & then walk up to 15 mins to the venue.

    Parking is available at the venue.

    Free
  • Tue 21
    Neurodivergent children and young people in care: Understanding, Behaviours & Strategies

    Supporting Autistic Children with a Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Profile

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

    Presented 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.

    Training Details-

    Facilitator: Christina Keeble

    Date: Tuesday 21 April

    Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM

    Free
  • Wed 22

    Navigating Difficult Conversations – Epping

    April 22 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Mantra Epping 250 Cooper St, Epping, VIC, Australia

    This session, for kinship carersonly covers advocating, boundaries, and conversations that matter. Presented by Kinship Carers Victoria with Megan Corcoran (Wagtail Institute).

    Event Details:

    Time: 10.30 AM – 2:00 PM

    Date: Wed 22 April 2026

    Location: Mantra- 250 Cooper St, Epping, VIC, 3076

    Megan is a trauma-informed wellbeing consultant. With nearly two decades of experience teaching and leading in alternative education settings, Megan brings both expertise and lived understanding to her work. Her qualifications include a Master of Applied Positive Psychology (researching belonging and healing after childhood trauma), post-graduate studies in Careers Counselling, a Bachelor of Education, and leadership training through Proteus and Growth Coaching International.

    Free
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