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Trauma-aware education is gaining ground across Australia and internationally, as schools and early childhood services support growing numbers of young learners with lived experience of complex trauma.
This keynote from Associate Professor Judith Howard introduces what a trauma-aware approach really means and why it matters, drawing on science and research to unpack how complex trauma shapes children's development, behaviour and experience of education. Importantly, the presentation also recognises that supporting trauma-impacted students goes hand in hand with supporting educators' own personal and professional wellbeing.
Dr Howard closes with practical guidance on how educators, school leaders and education systems across Australia can respond, making this a valuable watch for anyone wanting a clearer, more informed foundation for trauma-aware practice.
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