Course description
This workshop is core to the Trauma Informed Practice in Schools Professional Learning (PL) Program.
This workshop is suitable for DECYP School Leaders, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Professional Support Staff and Inclusive Practice Coaches.
As spaces are limited, please do not register if you are not in one of these roles.
Participants will explore the impact of trauma upon children and young people and
consider how to use this knowledge to create safe and predictable learning environments using the Making SPACE for Learning Framework.
The Making SPACE for Learning Framework draws upon neurobiological evidence related to
trauma and considers the principles and strategies that can support students to feel connected and safe at school.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSE: 16 October 2026
Direct registration link is:
Private Workshop Enrolment – Australian Childhood Foundation Professionals
Upcoming ACF/DECYP Professional Learning can be found at:
Course Details Private – Australian Childhood Foundation Professionals
For further information and resources, please visit the Trauma Informed Practice PL Intranet page or contact universal.trauma.PL@decyp.tas.gov.au
This training program is strictly only available to DECYP staff as part of the partnership with ACF. Please do not share any enrolment link/s externally.
Please note the content of this workshop is repeated in the Regional PLC days held in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Course outcomes
Participants will be supported to develop:
- increased understanding of the impact of trauma on children and how it may present
in the classroom or playground - confidence in building strong and healing relationships with all students
- a toolkit of accessible strategies for working with students impacted by trauma
Australian Professional Standards
- Standard 1 – Know students and how they learn
- Standard 4 – Create and maintain supportive and safe learning environments
- Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning
Principal Capability Framework
Social
- S3 – Shapes an inclusive culture that fosters mutual respect, agency and accountability
- S4 – Creates a safe and secure environment for students and staff
Personal
- P6 – Is committed to an ethic of care
Knowledge and Expertise
- K6 – Leads, models and engages in professional learning