FRIDAY 11^TH APRIL, 2025  – 08:30 – 17:00

PRESENTED BY KELLIE GOES

This course will introduce OTs to key understandings about trauma and adversity, their impact on children, development, and relationships. It explores the neurobiology of trauma, the ways that a child might respond to trauma, and how children and families can recover from trauma. It will also introduce a trauma sensitive approach to supporting children, families, staff, and organisations who have experienced trauma or adversity and invite OTs to reflect on how they can integrate this into their practice.

Outcomes:

Participants will be able to:

• Describe what is meant by trauma and adversity
• Explain the potential impact of trauma and adversity on a child’s development
• Recognise trauma responses and common pain-based behaviours
• Explore practical strategies that support the recovery of children and young people from trauma
• Explain components and importance of a trauma informed approach

About the Presenter:

Kellie leads the Western Australian services for MacKillop Family Services including foster care services in the Perth Metropolitan area, specialist foster care and an emergency support service in the Southwest, and general foster care. In addition, also the Indigenous Healing service and Intensive and Family Support services in the Pilbara region.

With qualifications in psychology and a history working in disability, mental health and with the Department of Communities. Kellie has worked for over 20 years with children and families in Western Australia with strong experience working in regional and remote areas, alongside Aboriginal Communities and in the out of home care sector.

Kellie has been instrumental in ensuing high quality, trauma informed care for children in residential and secure care for more than 10 years. Having expert knowledge of the Sanctuary Model, Kellie has developed and facilitated Sanctuary training, created resources, and continues to be involved in consultation around the Sanctuary framework at MacKillop.