The first session in a series of 4, this workshop for foster carers reviews core elements of trauma informed practice and then delves into what this means for providing trauma informed care.
Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Date: Thursday 7 May
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Marina Dickson
This longer online session covers in more depth how DDP PACE supports connection with children in care, especially during challenging moments. This session offers practical ways to apply PACE, understand its benefits, and overcome barriers to staying emotionally present and connected.
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Facilitator: Lorren Arezio
Date: Saturday 9 May 2026
Time: 10.00 AM – 3.30 PM
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This session, designed for foster carers, considers how we can understand the meaning that sits behind children and young people’s behaviour and how we can supportively respond to it through a therapeutic lens.
Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Date: Saturday 23 May
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Marina Dickson
This 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: Thursday 28 May
Presented by: Mark Ryan (Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare) and Helen Johnson (Advocating for Children with Disability)
Session with an in-depth focus on strategies for carers to support students with FASD in the school environment– and to work effectively with educators to promote learning, inclusion, and wellbeing. Presented by NOFASD.
Training Details-
Facilitator: NOFASD Australia
Date: Saturday, 30 May 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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
A 4-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: 6PM - 9PM (may finish early)
Date: Wednesday 17, Thursday 18, Wednesday 24, and Thursday 25 June 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-
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