Nikara’s Journey CARING FOR ABORIGINAL OR TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER CHILDREN Follow the story of Nikara and her non-Aboriginal foster parents as they learn how to provide the right support, respect her identity, and keep her safe and connected to her family, culture, and community. This program provides both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Carers with the knowledge […]
Date: Tuesday 25 February Time: 7.00pm – 9.00 pm Location: Online via zoom In this 2-hour workshop, Garry King will address the topic of "Self-Harm - Non-Suicidal Self-Injury". Garry will explore what self-harm is, why it happens, and what you as a carer can do. The workshop, like the one presented by Garry last year, […]
Thursday 6 March 10am – 12.30pm Zoom online Join Megan Corcoran for a 2.5-hour webinar that will focus on the importance of your self-care. In this session, carers will learn: Strategies to nurture your compassion and prevent fatigue Positive psychology interventions that you can embed into your day to enhance wellbeing Strategies to support yourself […]
Date: Tuesday 11 March Time: 10:00am – 11:30am Zoom online Join Clare from the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing as she supports you, as a carer, to understand how to identify and respond to Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). As a result of participating in this training, you will have an increased understanding of: How […]
Date: Thursday 13 March Time: 10 am – 12.30 pm Online This session builds on the Emotion Coaching steps provided by Joanie Bartolo in session 1 (see 20 February) and then moves on to explore anger – what is underneath and how to respond and support children and young people. Carers will need to have registered and […]
This session will include exploring the emerging risks of AI, including exploitation and deepfakes, equipping carers with the skills to: model safe and healthy practices in the home participate and encourage help-seeking communicate openly about online risks and rewards supervise and support These outcomes will empower carers to take proactive steps in protecting children and young people and promoting […]
Join us for an enriching creative art and self-care experience designed for foster, kinship, and permanent carers. We invite you to: Express your unconscious thoughts, worries, and grief. Take a moment to pause and care for yourself Honour the incredible contributions you make to the lives of children, young people, and families. Self-care is about […]
Wednesday 2 April 10am – 12pm Zoom online Join Megan Corcoran for a 2-hour webinar where you will learn: The importance of using trauma-informed approaches to support the wellbeing of children and young people, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Evidence-based strategies for fostering autonomy and creating a secure base, empowering children to thrive. Practical […]
Date: Saturday 5 April Time: 10am – 12.30pm Location: Zoom online Learn practical strategies and gain confidence in supporting your Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child or young person with connection to culture, community and country. Join AJ Williams-Tchen and other carers to share ideas, learn and be connected, with an overall focus of caring […]
Date: Monday 7 April Time: 10.30am – 12pm Location: Online via Zoom Caring for a child can be joyful and rewarding, however, carers can also face challenges, grief, and loss in this crucial role. Join Griefline for a conversation with a lived experience Kinship Carer, touching on topics including grief, social and identity shifts, and […]