This session, for foster carers, focuses on understanding what self-care is, why it is essential to providing therapeutic care as well as being realistic about the ‘how’ and ‘when’ of actually doing it.
Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Date: Wednesday 10 June
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Marina Dickson
Explore the impact of trauma on the developing brain in childhood and adolescence- this webinar will support carers to identify and understand the effects of trauma on learning, behaviour, regulation, relationships, and how to support young people towards growth.
Date: Wednesday 17 June
Time: 10am – 1pm
Facilitator: Karen Young
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-
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm (2 hours)
Date: Thursday 18 June
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Yolanda Finette
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.
Date: Saturday 20 June
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Join Michael Place for a 90-minute session designed to support carers in identifying and building resilience traits in children and young people.
Date: Tuesday 23 June
Time: 10.00 AM - 11.30 AM
This session explores the most common myths about therapeutic care and also provides carers the opportunity to have their biggest questions answered. Participants can submit questions prior to the session to ensure it meets their specific and pressing needs.
Date: Saturday 27 June
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm (3 hours)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Marina Dickson
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 17 & Saturday 18 July 2026
Location: Online
Presented by: VACCA
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 -
Facilitator: Baydon Widdicombe, BPW consulting
Date: Saturday 18 July
Time: 10.00 AM – 3.00 PM (including a lunch break)
Online Zoom Link: https://cfecfw-asn-au.zoom.us/j/88382480147
Led by Maria Ruberto, registered psychologist and founder of Salutgenics, this webinar will explore evidence-based frameworks and strategies to support carers when building their capacity, resilience and sustainability.
Date: Wednesday 05 August
Time: 10.00am – 11.00am
Location: Online (Zoom)
Facilitator: Maria Ruberto (Salutegenics)
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 7 & Saturday 8 August 2026
Location: Online
Presented by: VACCA