Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Wangaratta
Presented by VACCA. An introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Free
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VACCA Wangaratta 27-29 Faithfull Street, Wangaratta, VIC, Australia
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Caring for Young People who Self-Harm
Online ZoomVirtual EventA 2-hour workshop with Garry King on supporting children at risk of self-harm and strategies for carers.
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Services Australia – Grandparents Foster and Kinship Adviser Program
Online ZoomVirtual EventJoin 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.
Date: Tuesday 10 February
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
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Understanding changes to the NDIS – 13 February
Online ZoomVirtual EventThis 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.
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Time: 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM
Date: Friday 13 February
Presented by: Mark Ryan (Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare) and Helen Johnson (Advocating for Children with Disability)
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Neurodivergent children and young people in care: Understanding, Behaviours & Strategies
Online ZoomVirtual EventPresented by Christina Keeble, a webinar providing recent lived experience research around neurodivergence - Autism & ADHD - including Monotropism, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), the Double Empathy Problem, and more.
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Date: Tuesday 17 February
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Facilitator: Christina Keeble
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Nutrition for Wellbeing Seminar – Epping
Mantra 250 Cooper Street, Epping VIC 3076, VIC, AustraliaA diet and nutrition seminar for kinship carers, presented by Nikki Valentini and Kinship Carers Victoria—back by popular demand!
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Facilitator: Nikki Valentini together with Kinship Carers Victoria
Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Time: 10.30 AM – 2.00 PM (Lunch, tea & coffee provided)
Location: Mantra, 250 Cooper Street, Epping VIC 3076Free -
Understanding the challenges of caring for children in care – an exploration of Blocked Trust
Online ZoomVirtual EventThis webinar by Lorren Arezio, LCP, introduces the concept of 'Blocked Trust' and examines its impact on relationships and emotional development and provides strategies to respond.
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Facilitator: Lorren ArezioDate: Saturday 21 February 2026
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
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Supporting positive cultural identity for children and young people from multicultural backgrounds
Online ZoomVirtual EventAn interactive workshop helping carers strengthen children’s positive cultural identity. Led by Janet Irvine, we will explore culture’s influence, build connections, and address impacts of racism.
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Facilitator: Janet Irvine
Date: Tuesday 24 February
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Big Behaviours
Online ZoomVirtual EventSession by NOFASD, which focuses in-depth on supporting individuals living with FASD who display challenging behaviours, and on difficulties that may arise during adolescence.
Training Details
Facilitator: NOFASD Australia
Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Strong Roots, Safe Futures: Keeping Aboriginal Children Connected to Culture
Online ZoomVirtual EventAn online session supporting carers to nurture Aboriginal children’s cultural identity. Presented by Yolanda Finette, this workshop shares practical, culturally grounded ways to bring Cultural Support Plans to life.
Training Details-
Facilitator: Yolanda Finette
Date: Tuesday 3 March
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Free