Education Services for professional learning
Add skills, knowledge, and qualifications to your practice
We share knowledge and transform lives
We support professionals to understand how they can help children heal from the trauma of abuse and violence. We stand up for children, and young people’s rights to safety. We act to ensure every child gets the love they need.
At the Foundation, our suite of learning options integrates practice wisdom, the latest research, insights from lived experiences and cultural wisdom to support your professional growth.
For over 30 years, we have provided training opportunities for professionals across a range of disciplines, including mental health, child protection, out-of-home care, family violence, education, youth justice and many others.
What’s new in 2024!
We are excited to share two new training workshops –Trauma Transformative Practice with Children and Understanding the interplay between neurobiology, attachment, trauma and mental health. These new workshops explore recently developed key concepts and practice implications in trauma transformative work with children and young people.
All of our workshops are now scheduled throughout the remainder of this year – simply click on the session you are interested in to find the date and link for registration.
We believe in making education both affordable and accessible. Our flagship trainings are available in two flexible formats – either self-paced or virtual classrooms – so that you can learn at your own speed on your own schedule, from your home workplace.
For advanced or customised training options, we offer programs that blend virtual and in-person learning. If your organisation is seeking unique and exclusive learning opportunities, our friendly team is happy to collaborate to develop training to meet your needs. Please email support@childhood.org.au for more information.
When you train with us, you contribute to a greater cause. All surplus revenue from our training programs is re-invested into supporting children and young people who have been impacted by trauma, and our ongoing research to build a robust local knowledge base about effective practices.
Find the right training for you
If there isn’t a scheduled session available, please contact us and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
Trauma Responsive Practice in Education - Online Training
Trauma Responsive Practice in Education brings together our experience over the past 20 years in training and supporting teachers, other school personnel and early years professionals to engage in trauma responsive practice with vulnerable children and young people in a range of settings. The training is self-paced and includes knowledge checks to support your learning.
Get startedJoin our Trauma Professionals Online Learning Community
Only have an hour and want to refresh your knowledge about trauma from some of the world’s leading trauma practitioners and authors? We have a range of recorded webinars with Dan Siegel, Dan Hughes, Christine Courtois, Steve Porges, Judy Atkinson, Gabor Mate and many more. Join our Trauma Professionals Online Learning Community with a free one-month trial and start your learning today.
Add a Qualification to Your Resume
We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 22094).
Our accredited courses are developed by professionals in the field, for professionals in the field. We help you develop your skillset and update your resume.
International Childhood Trauma Conference 2025
17 August - 22 August 2025
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
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