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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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.
Training Details-
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)
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