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: Saturday 24 October
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
Location: Online (Zoom)
The 2nd session in a series of 4, this session will consider how we can understand the meaning that sits behind behaviour and how we can supportively respond to it.
Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Date: Thursday 29 October
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Marina Dickson
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.
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Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 10.00am – 11.30am
Location: Zoom online
Explore the impact of trauma on the developing brain in childhood and adolescence. This 3-hour workshop will support carers to identify and understand the effects of trauma on learning, behaviour, regulation, relationships, and how to support young people towards growth. It will also provide carers with ways to build relationships that protect and heal.
Date: Wednesday 04 November
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM
Presented by: Karen Young
Build practical skills and confidence to support the children and young people in your care to engage safely online while maintaining positive, supportive relationships.
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Date: Tuesday 10 November
Time: 10.00 AM-11.30 AM
Facilitator: Evolve Education
This session will equip carers with practical strategies to respond to common challenges, recognise strengths, and promote positive outcomes for young people with FASD.
Training Details
Facilitator: NOFASD (National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders)
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM
This workshop explores the importance of supporting children and young people from multicultural backgrounds to develop positive cultural identity as the scaffolding for positive self-esteem and resilience.
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Facilitator: Janet Irvine
Date: Thursday 19 November
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM
The 3rd session in a series of 4, this session 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: Saturday 21 November
Location: Online (Zoom)
Presented by: Marina Dickson
The final session in a series of 4, 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.
Time: 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM
Date: Thursday 26 November
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.
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: Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 December 2026
Location: Online
Presented by: VACCA