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From launching in April 2017, Carer KaFÉ has facilitated the home-based carer learning and development program, through the Foster Care Association of Victoria (FCAV). 

In late 2022, the...

The first Carer Cultural Day for 2023 was held at The Briars in Mount Martha on Monday 16th January 2023.

The Foster Care Association of Victoria hosted the day during the school holidays, which saw...

Carer KaFÉ is excited and committed to bringing more opportunities for carers to grow their understanding on a range of aspects associated with their caring journey and connect with other carers in...

With school holidays upon us, Carer KaFÉ recognises that keeping the kids entertained can be difficult.  

There are many online opportunities for you and your family to explore these...

Carer KaFÉ hosted two Retreats in the second half of 2022.

The two-day Carer Retreats are aimed to support and celebrate the resilience of carers and provide an opportunity to reflect on their...

It was a great day all round at the Foster Care Association of Victoria, Carer Cultural Day held at Rippleside Park near Geelong on Tuesday 20th September.

We were joined by 14 Carers and 41...

Carer KaFÉ is funded to provide learning and development opportunities to Victorian Carers and so far in 2022 have been able to support over 150 carers to attend one of the three following...

Sexting, Cyberbullying and Strangers Online - A Webinar Series on how to reframe online safety conversations at home for children in care aged 0-18.

Post by Rebecca Martin, Evolve Education...

Carer KaFÉ was pleased to host the first carer retreat for 2022. Facilitated by the Foster Care Association Victoria (FCAV) at the beautiful Bellinzona Hotel, Hepburn Springs in June 2022.

The...

NAIDOC Week is a time to celebrate the history, cultures, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year’s theme of Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! can take...

The first round of our newly launched program ‘How to Thrive’ has nearly finished.

Our carers have undertaken two face to face sessions and five interactive online sessions.  They have a...

It was a big day for Carer KaFÉ on Sunday 10th  April with the launch event of our How to Thrive carer wellbeing program at RACV County Club & Resort in Healesville.

We had a...