Trauma-responsive practice in education is an on-demand professional learning program designed to build the capacity of educators and school staff to understand and respond effectively to children and young people impacted by abuse-related and complex trauma.

Grounded in contemporary neurobiology and the SMART program (Strategies for Managing Abuse Related Trauma), this course equips education professionals with practical frameworks, relational strategies and whole-site approaches that promote safety, regulation, connection and learning.

Throughout the program, participants explore how trauma impacts brain development, memory, emotion, connection, behaviour and representation. The course introduces the PRACTICE framework — a structured, evidence-informed approach that supports schools to create predictable, attuned and relationally safe environments for students.