From journal articles to Quick Guides and webinars, you will find tools and information to support.
Bailey et al. (2019) conducted a systematic review to assess the efficacy of organisation-wide trauma-informed care models in out-of-home care settings. Findings highlight the potential positive impacts of these models on children and care providers, despite limited empirical evidence. Understanding the positive outcomes associated with such models can guide practitioners in implementing similar approaches to improve the wellbeing of children in their care.
Stokes et al. (2023) conducted a scoping review to examine trauma-informed care (TIC) interventions in paediatric mental health inpatient and residential settings. It provides a comprehensive analysis of TIC interventions, offering practical insights for improving care, measuring outcomes, and fostering innovative practices in paediatric mental health and residential settings. The identified strategies can guide practitioners in selecting, implementing, and evaluating TIC interventions to better address the needs of young people with trauma histories.
This study by Monash University provides an analysis of young Victorians’ (aged 16 to 20 years) self-reported experiences of gender-identity abuse, LGBTIQ+ identity abuse, and the cultural impacts of family violence victimisation. It forms part of a wider study contracted by Family Safety Victoria (FSV) to support the development of the Child and Young Person-focused MARAM practice guidance and tools.
This Australian National Research Organisation for Women's Safety report presents findings from research that aims to provide new knowledge on the nature and extent of domestic and family violence (DFV) experienced by children with disability (0 to 18 years), and the experiences of children and young people with disability (8 to 24 years) and their families of using support services.
Factsheets in multiple languages providing further information about coercive control and its impacts.
Slide deck from Wagtails Institute Presentation from the OPEN Forum: Trauma-informed insights: Strategies to wellbeing.
This guide has been developed to assist staff to engage in critical Reflective Practice - the process of learning from experience in order to improve practice, whilst paying attention to staff’s emotional responses and assumptions underpinning their practice.
A testimonial from an Integrated Family Services practitioner highlighting their use of the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) to promote the wellbeing and safety of a child and help to achieve a positive outcome for the child's family.
A testimonial from a program manager at a community and wellbeing organisation highlighting their use of the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) to promote the wellbeing and safety of a child and help to achieve a positive outcome for the child's family.
