Friday, September 4, 2026

9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Eureka 3

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Overview

Educators across K–12 are increasingly confronted with the reality that students bring the weight of complex life experiences into the classroom. Trauma, substance use, mental health challenges, and disrupted attachments do not just shape behaviour — they profoundly impact learning readiness, engagement, and relationships with teachers. At The David Scott School, a Special Assistance School in Victoria, we support young people aged 15–20 navigating these very challenges. Over time, our Wellbeing Team has developed a trauma-informed, theory-driven and practice-grounded model that integrates education with wellbeing in ways that can be adapted across mainstream and specialist contexts. This workshop invites participants to step into that space: the intersection where theory, research and practice meet to create meaningful educational outcomes. It will be an engaging and interactive session designed to not only inspire, but to equip educators with practical tools that they can use immediately in their own classrooms and schools.

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