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 - 1.30PMÂ
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.
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
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
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
Presented by Baydon Widdicombe, this course teaches participants how to provide initial support to an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young person (12-18y.o) who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis, until professional support is received or the crisis resolves.
Training Details -
Date: 3 and 4 December
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (including a lunch break)
Location: Booln Booln Cultural Centre. 410 Surfcoast Highway, Grovedale VIC
Presented by: Baydon Widdicombe
Join Carer Kafe for an enriching two-day Learning and Development Retreat on the traditional lands of the Wadawurrung Peoples of the Kulin Nation. Connect with fellow carers and gain insights from expert presenters through an engaging conference program in a supportive and welcoming environment.
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: Friday 12 & Friday 19 February 2027
Location: Online
Presented by: VACCA
This session will provide carers with information and strategies for supporting children and young people living with FASD who display challenging behaviours, including a focus on challenges that may arise during adolescence.
Training Details
Facilitator: NOFASD (National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders)
Date: Saturday, 13 February 2027
Time: 10:00am -12:00pm
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:
Facilitator: Services Australia
Date: Thursday 18 February 2027
Time: 6.30 PM – 8.00 PM
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: Saturday 6 & Friday 12 March 2027
Location: Online
Presented by: VACCA