Online Zoom

Join Minus 18 for an informative 3-hour workshop which will provide tools for carers to become more aware, confident and knowledgeable in responding to the needs of LGBTQIA+ young people in your care.

Facilitator: Minus 18, Champions for LGBTQIA+ youth
Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026
Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM

Important Information:

Please enter the Zoom call at least 5 minutes early, where possible, as the session will begin promptly at the start time.

Each participant should dial in separately from their own devices like laptops or phones (even if in a shared room watching on a projector/screen) as the session includes interactive elements such as online chat, polls and Q&A features. Participant cameras and mics will not be engaged.

Users do not necessarily need Zoom software to join the session and can access the session in-browser:

1. The link will first attempt to open Zoom if the user has this on their computer (optimal experience).

2. If not, an option Join from your Browser will appear on the screen: "Having Issues with Zoom Client? Join from your browser".

3. Enter your Name and Email to access the session.

4. The session can also be joined from mobile devices.

An online session supporting carers to nurture Aboriginal children’s cultural identity. Presented by Yolanda Finette, this workshop shares practical, culturally grounded ways to bring Cultural Support Plans to life.

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Facilitator: Yolanda Finette

Date: Tuesday 3 March

Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM

Session by NOFASD, which focuses in-depth on supporting individuals living with FASD who display challenging behaviours, and on difficulties that may arise during adolescence.

Training Details

Facilitator: NOFASD Australia

Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

An interactive workshop helping carers strengthen children’s positive cultural identity. Led by Janet Irvine, we will explore culture’s influence, build connections, and address impacts of racism.

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Facilitator: Janet Irvine

Date: Tuesday 24 February

Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM

This webinar by Lorren Arezio, LCP, introduces the concept of 'Blocked Trust' and examines its impact on relationships and emotional development and provides strategies to respond.

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Facilitator: Lorren Arezio

Date: Saturday 21 February 2026

Time: 10.00 AM – 12.00 PM

Presented by Christina Keeble, a webinar providing recent lived experience research around neurodivergence - Autism & ADHD - including Monotropism, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), the Double Empathy Problem, and more.

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Date: Tuesday 17 February

Time: 10.00 AM – 1.00 PM

Facilitator: Christina Keeble

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: Friday 13 February

Presented by: Mark Ryan (Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare) and Helen Johnson (Advocating for Children with Disability)

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: Tuesday 10 February

Time: 10.00am – 11.30am

A 2-hour workshop with Garry King on supporting children at risk of self-harm and strategies for carers.

Join our online training session led by Director of Wagtail Institute, Megan Corcoran designed to help carers feel confident and prepared when navigating challenges during the holidays.