Learning and Development

Learning and Development

Child and Carer Playing

Program Overview

Carer Kafe provides free online and in person accessible, high-quality, relevant and culturally safe learning and development activities and resources for Victorian home-based carers.  Sessions are delivered by specialists across a broad range of topics relevant for carers and the caring journey. Carer Kafe is guided by the following principles: child centred, carer informed, evidence based, innovative, collaborative, culturally responsive and inclusive.

Learning and Development Calendar

Carer Kafe offers free online and in person sessions for Victorian kinship, permanent and accredited foster carers.

Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey)

Presented by VACCA. A 2-part, online, introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
FKP
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Online
| Sat 7-14 Feb
Grandparents Foster and Kindship Advisor Program

Services Australia – Grandparents Foster and Kinship Adviser Program

Join Services Australia for an informative session on the Grandparents Foster and Kinship Advisor Program, eligible claims, how to make…
KPF
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Online
| Tue 10 Feb

Nutrition for Wellbeing Seminar – Epping

A diet and nutrition seminar for kinship carers, presented by Nikki Valentini and Kinship Carers Victoria—back by popular demand! Training…
FKP
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 18 Feb
Kinship Carer Learning and Development Retreat

Learning and Development Retreat for Kinship Carers Werribee South 21-22 February 2026 – Expression of Interest

Join Carer Kafe for an enriching two-day retreat on the traditional lands of the Bunurong people. Connect with fellow carers…
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Face-to-FaceRetreat
| Sat 21-22 Feb

Understanding the challenges of caring for children in care – an exploration of Blocked Trust

This webinar by Lorren Arezio, LCP, introduces the concept of 'Blocked Trust' and examines its impact on relationships and emotional…
FKP
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Online
| Sat 21 Feb

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

An interactive workshop helping carers strengthen children’s positive cultural identity. Led by Janet Irvine, we will explore culture’s influence, build…
KPF
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Online
| Tue 24 Feb

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Big Behaviours

Session by NOFASD, which focuses in-depth on supporting individuals living with FASD who display challenging behaviours, and on difficulties that…
FKP
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Online
| Sat 28 Feb

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

A 2-part introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Presented by VACCA. Strengthening Cultural Connections reflects…
FKP
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 11-12 Mar

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

A 2-part introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Presented by VACCA. Strengthening Cultural Connections reflects…
FKP
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Face-to-Face
| Tue 17-18 Mar

Navigating Difficult Conversations – Melton

This session, for kinship carers- covers advocating, boundaries, and conversations that matter. Presented by Kinship Carers Victoria with Megan Corcoran…
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Face-to-Face
| Wed 18 Mar

Caregiver approaches that are DDP and PACE informed

This webinar compares relational and behavioural caregiving, highlighting how DDP and PACE can meet the needs of children with early…
FKP
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Online
| Sat 21 Mar

Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey)

A 4-part, online, introductory workshop on caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Presented by VACCA. Strengthening Cultural Connections…
FKP
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Online
| Tue 21-29 Apr