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Name: The Effects of Trauma on the Developing Brain and How to Support Healing
Start: 2026-06-17T10:00:00+10:00
End: 2026-06-17T13:00:00+10:00

Events at this venue

September 2026
Strengthening Cultural Connections (Replacing Nikara’s Journey) – Online, 4 & 5 September

September 4 @ 9:30 am - September 5 @ 3:30 pm Strengthening Cultural Connections

Online Zoom

Virtual Event

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

Free
August 2026
Supporting Young People through Anxiety and Emotion-Based School Avoidance

August 29 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Online Zoom

Virtual Event

This 3-hour webinar will support carers to understand anxiety and how it contributes to school avoidance, strategies to support greater school attendance, and how to engage the school in a collaborative, ‘wrap-around’ approach to school attendance and why this is important.

Training Details-
Facilitator: Karen Young, Hey Sigmund
Date: Saturday 29 August
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM

Free
Reflective Practice/ Cultural Yarns for Carers of Aboriginal Children – August

August 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Online Zoom

Virtual Event

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-

Facilitator: Yolanda Finette

Date: Thursday 20 August

Time: 6.30 PM – 8.30 PM

Location: Online (Zoom)

Free
Introduction to carer resilience

August 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Online Zoom

This 1-hour webinar will introduce carers to the PR6 Model of Resilience which identifies whether a carer’s resilience is currently static, in a forward direction, or in a backward direction.

Date: Wednesday 05 August
Time: 10.00am – 11.00am
Location: Online (Zoom)
Facilitator: Maria Ruberto (Salutegenics)

Free
July 2026
Strengthening School Partnerships for Children in Care

July 23 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Online Zoom

Virtual Event

Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to advocate effectively for the educational needs and rights of the children and young people in your care

Date: Thursday 23 July

Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM

Location: Online (Zoom)

Presented by: Megan Corcoran, Director of the Wagtail Institute

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June 2026
Therapeutic Foster Care Series — Session 4: ‘Therapeutic care means always saying yes’ – exploring this and other myths about therapeutic care

June 27 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Online Zoom

Virtual Event

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

Free
Fostering resilience in children and young people in care

June 23 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Zoom

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

Free
Services Australia – Grandparents Foster and Kinship Adviser Program

June 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Online Zoom

Virtual Event

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

Free
Reflective Practice/ Cultural Yarns for Carers of Aboriginal Children – June

June 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Online Zoom

Virtual Event

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

Free
The Effects of Trauma on the Developing Brain and How to Support Healing

June 17 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Online Zoom

Virtual Event

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

Free

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