Foster care events
National
Learning without Barriers - Literacy & Hook into Books
| When | Wednesday, 14 August, 12:00pm - 12:30pm |
| Where | Online |
Further information SOON!
Please note: the time specified for this webinar is AEST
Learning without Barriers - Education data check-in
| When | Wednesday, 28 August, 12:00pm - 12:30pm |
| Where | Online |
Children in OOHC have a right to an individual education plan that genuinely removes barriers to doing well at school. Education Plans. What are they, and how can you use them to support children and young people in education.
In this webinar the Learning Without Barriers education team will unpack education support plans (called different things, depending on where you are) and host a Q & A.
Please note: the time specified for this webinar is AEST
Learning without Barriers- Supporting our students with ADHD
| When | Wednesday, 11 September, 12:00pm - 12:30pm |
| Where | Online |
*More information soon
Please note: the time specified for this webinar is AEST
Learning without Barriers - Post school and Leaving Care
| When | Wednesday, 9 October, 12:00pm - 12:30pm |
| Where | Online |
More information soon
Please note: the time specified for this webinar is AEST
Supporting infants’ and toddlers’ resilience during daily transitions
| When | Wednesday, 14 August, 1:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Where | Online Webinar |
AIFs proudly presents: Supporting infants’ and toddlers’ resilience during daily transitions
Presenters: Dr Robyn Dolby, Dr Belinda Friezer, Claudius Reiman and Vicki Mansfield
This webinar will explore ways to support parents/carers and educators during daily transitions to promote resilience in infants and toddlers.
This webinar will help you: • identify how infant and toddler behaviour is a form of communication • understand how changes in everyday moments of caregiving can build infants’ and toddlers’ confidence and sense of security • promote infants’ and toddlers’ sense of security, resilience and confidence during everyday separations, transitions and social interactions • understand how interdisciplinary coordination between parents/carers, early childhood educators and practitioners can promote infant and toddler social and emotional wellbeing.
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A recording of the webinar will be made available on the AIFS website: https://aifs.gov.au/webinars
This webinar is co-produced by CFCA at the Australian Institute of Family Studies and Emerging Minds in a series focusing on children’s mental health. They are working together as part of the Emerging Minds: National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health, which is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care under the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program.
New South Wales
MyForever Family Training Calendar
| When | Friday, 30 August, 12:00am - Sunday, 1 December, 12:00am |
| Where | Online/ Face to Face |
There are so many training options for you to take advantage of and all of the training offerings are FREE if you are an authorised foster or kinship carer, guardian or adoptive parent from out-of-home care. My Forever Family offers training sessions available online or in-person, so whatever your preference there is something for you. If you have difficulty attending training because of your busy schedule, we also have a range of recorded webinars that you can access in your own time, from the comfort of your own home. In order to register for all types of training you must be a member of the My Forever Family NSW, Carer Portal. You can register or login to the portal or simply view the training calendar and when you find a session that interests you, click on the link to register and follow the prompts. By registering for the Carer Portal you will automatically receive regular emails with upcoming training opportunities. Be quick! Many of our sessions book out and numbers are limited.
Queensland
Queensland Foster and Kinship Care Webinars and Events
| When | Friday, 30 August, 12:00am - Sunday, 1 December, 12:00am |
| Where | Online |
Check out QFKC Carer Events calendar for online/webinar events and workshops exclusive to Foster and Kinship Carers.
South Australia
Connecting Foster and Kinship Carers SA Inc Webinars and Events
| When | Friday, 30 August, 12:00am - Sunday, 1 December, 12:00am |
| Where | Online/ Face to Face |
CF&KC-SA offers a range of Carer Information Sessions based on key topics from our annual Foster & Kinship Carer Survey.
Tasmania
There are currently no Tasmania events scheduled
Victoria
Carer Kafe VIC Webinars and Events
| When | Friday, 30 August, 12:00am - Sunday, 1 December, 12:00am |
| Where | Online/ Face to Face |
Carer Kafe, we prioritise the learning and development of caregivers like you. We understand the vital role you play in ensuring the safety and well-being of the children in your care, while also providing them with the opportunity to thrive.
At Carer Kafe, we are dedicated to keeping our carers informed, supported, valued, and respected. As we embark on the transition of Carer Kafe, we remain committed to offering a variety of self-paced learning opportunities for foster, kinship, and permanent carers. We invite you to the explore current opportunities available. Our training offerings encompass online learning modules, webinars, and insightful podcasts.
VIC Carer Focus Group September 2024
| When | Wednesday, 18 September, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| Where | Online |
Key Topic: To be confirmed, closer to date.
- This invite is for VIC Life Without Barriers Foster and Kinship Carers.
VIC Carer Focus Group November 2024
| When | Wednesday, 27 November, 7:00pm - 8:30pm |
| Where | Online |
Key Topic: To be confirmed, closer to date.
- This invite is for VIC Life Without Barriers Foster and Kinship Carers.
Western Australia
WA Government Foster and Family Care Webinars
| When | Friday, 30 August, 12:00am - Sunday, 1 December, 12:00am |
| Where | Online |
Foster & Family Carers Learning Pathways - Learning Opportunities for Foster & Family Carers. Check out today their range of online learnings!