Understanding and Responding to Refugee-Related Trauma - Video Workshops

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QPASTT, in conjunction with the Department of Education, has created a series of training videos and face-to-face workshops to help school staff understand how to recognise and effectively respond to refugee-related trauma in the school environment.

Please watch the videos below to prepare for your face to face workshops, where you will be able to discuss the ideas presented in the videos and brainstorm how they can be best adapted to your particular school context.

How Trauma Affects Children and Young People - Part 1

This half-hour video delves into the definitions and experiences of refugees and people seeking asylum and introduces different types of trauma and how it might impact children and young people at different ages.

How Trauma Affects Children and Young People - Part 2

This half hour video is the final in our session How Trauma Affects Children and Young People and further explores the impact of trauma and how it might present in children and young people.

Responding to Trauma-related Behaviours in an Educational Setting

These videos will be available from 17 April.

Vicarious Trauma, Burnout and Self-care for Educators

These videos will be available from 8 May.

Acknowledgement of Country

QPASTT acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land where we live and work and we pay our respect to their cultures, their ancestors and their elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise the continuing trauma caused by losses of children, language, lore and land and the impact that this continues to have on psychological, physical and spiritual wellbeing. We recognise that since time immemorial, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have nurtured communities of belonging and thriving and we work in solidarity towards a future of healing and justice.

QPASTT is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment for people from all genders, sexualities, religions and cultures – for our clients, communities and our staff.

QPASTT is committed to the safety and protection of children, young adults and vulnerable people in all its work. When entering our offices or engaging in our programs, staff, volunteers and contractors are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with QPASTT core values and the safeguarding practices which are inherent in all QPASTT policies. QPASTT provides a welcoming, inclusive, trusted, and safe environment for all clients while acknowledging the importance of establishing and maintaining clear professional boundaries that protect everyone and promote safety.

Understanding and Responding to Refugee-Related Trauma - Video Workshops

How Trauma Affects Children and Young People - Part 1

How Trauma Affects Children and Young People - Part 2

Responding to Trauma-related Behaviours in an Educational Setting

Vicarious Trauma, Burnout and Self-care for Educators

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