Why is trauma-informed training so vital to modern day teachers?

40% of Australian children have experienced a traumatic event

Trauma-affected students experience symptoms that create extensive barriers which make it difficult for students to;

• Learn
• Feel safe in the classroom
• Feel a sense of wellbeing
• achieve academic outcomes
• engage in the curriculum

Trauma-affected students experience considerable difficulties resulting in a wide spectrum of behaviours that impact the wellbeing of both themselves and the educators that work with them

Working with trauma-affected students impacts the wellbeing of teachers