The first session in a series of 4, this session reviews core elements of trauma informed practice but then goes into what this really means for providing trauma informed care in the everyday.
Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Date: Thursday 22 OctoberÂ
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Marina Dickson
Presented by Christina Keeble, this webinar provides carers with a well-rounded introduction to the Autistic profile of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), also known as Persistent Drive for Autonomy, along with related strategies.
Training Details-
Facilitator: Christina Keeble
Date: Saturday 17 October
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM
This webinar will give carers practical strategies to support young people in safely navigating their relationships, understanding consent, identifying harmful behaviours and seeking support when required.
Training Details-
Date: Wednesday 14 October
Time: 10.00 AM-11.30 AM
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: 6.00pm - 9.00pm
Date: 6 and 7 October
Location: Online
Presented by: VACCA
This four-hour Cultural Awareness Training provides participants with an introduction to Aboriginal history and culture in Victoria; an increased understanding of the effects of colonisation, grief and loss on Aboriginal people; and respectful ways of caring for Aboriginal children.
Date: Thursday 24 September
Time: 10.00AM - 2.00PM (4 hours)
Location: Zoom online
This session will focus on de-escalation as a first response, as well as strategies and responses that support safety for the carer and the child or young person. It will also include planning regarding how to repair the relationship after rifts stemming from aggression or violence.
Details;
Date: Saturday 19 September
Time: 10.00am – 1.00pm (3 hours)
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Marina Dickson
This webinar will support carer's understanding of the origin of feelings, behaviour, and regulation; and ability to respond effectively when young people are dysregulated
Training Details-
Facilitator: Karen Young, Hey Sigmund
Date: Thursday 17 September
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Children with FASD have complex needs and require FASD-informed support in order to learn, communicate and thrive. As a result of attending this workshop, carers will have a clear understanding of FASD, including its common characteristics, strengths, and challenges.
Training Details Facilitator: Emma McDougall - NOFASD
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Presented by Christina Keeble, this webinar explores recent lived experience research around neurodivergence - Autism & ADHD - including Monotropism, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), the Double Empathy Problem, and more.
Training Details-
Facilitator: Christina Keeble
Date: Tuesday 08 September
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 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: Friday 4 & Saturday 5 September 2026
Location: Online
Presented by: VACCA