psychological and cognitive development. The key theories and/or frameworks being utilised by experts in this field will be examined as will the importance of understanding the cumulative impact of trauma on children in OoHC. An analysis of the trauma-informed services in Australia as well as the key aims of the Trauma Recovery Centre will be explored with reference to the OoHC data in the ACT, and will conclude this paper. This paper highlights that a whole of government and cross sector approach is required to provide a trauma-informed, safe and nurturing environment for children and young people. Significantly, there are existing services in the ACT that provide trauma-informed therapeutic support to children and young people, such as the Child at Risk Health Unit and Canberra Rape Crisis Service. A key aim of the Trauma Recovery Centre will be to compliment these existing organisations, whilst also providing a holistic, intensive and peripatetic therapeutic service. The challenge thus lies in building a trauma-informed service system, which utilises a partnership and collaborative approach whilst also recognising the skills and expertise of individual service providers. Examples of work in other agencies Blue Knot Foundation As noted earlier in this report, Blue Knot Foundation, formerly known as Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA), is the leading national organisation working to improve the lives of 5 million Australian adults who have experienced childhood trauma and abuse. Blue Knot Foundation helps adults who have experienced trauma in childhood recover. This includes people who have experienced child abuse in all its forms, neglect, domestic violence in childhood and other adverse childhood events. Childhood trauma affects an estimated 5 million Australian adults. Many struggle day to day with their self-esteem, relationships as well as their mental and physical health. Research has established that people who have experienced severe early trauma can recover. And when parents have worked through their trauma their children do better too. Blue Knot Foundation provides professional phone support, information, resources, tools and workshops to help survivors and their friends, families, partners and loved ones live better lives. We also educate and trains health professionals and others working with survivors to better support them on their healing journey. As noted earlier, the Foundation is hosting a in the IIMHL 2017 Leadership Exchange. “match”
psychological and cognitive development. The key theories and/or frameworks being utilised by experts in this field will be examined as will the importance of understanding the cumulative impact of trauma on children in OoHC. An analysis of the trauma-informed services in Australia as well as the key aims of the Trauma Recovery Centre will be explored with reference to the OoHC data in the ACT, and will conclude this paper. This paper highlights that a whole of government and cross sector approach is required to provide a trauma-informed, safe and nurturing environment for children and young people. Significantly, there are existing services in the ACT that provide trauma-informed therapeutic support to children and young people, such as the Child at Risk Health Unit and Canberra Rape Crisis Service. A key aim of the Trauma Recovery Centre will be to compliment these existing organisations, whilst also providing a holistic, intensive and peripatetic therapeutic service. The challenge thus lies in building a trauma-informed service system, which utilises a partnership and collaborative approach whilst also recognising the skills and expertise of individual service providers. Examples of work in other agencies Blue Knot Foundation As noted earlier in this report, Blue Knot Foundation, formerly known as Adults Surviving Child Abuse (ASCA), is the leading national organisation working to improve the lives of 5 million Australian adults who have experienced childhood trauma and abuse. Blue Knot Foundation helps adults who have experienced trauma in childhood recover. This includes people who have experienced child abuse in all its forms, neglect, domestic violence in childhood and other adverse childhood events. Childhood trauma affects an estimated 5 million Australian adults. Many struggle day to day with their self-esteem, relationships as well as their mental and physical health. Research has established that people who have experienced severe early trauma can recover. And when parents have worked through their trauma their children do better too. Blue Knot Foundation provides professional phone support, information, resources, tools and workshops to help survivors and their friends, families, partners and loved ones live better lives. We also educate and trains health professionals and others working with survivors to better support them on their healing journey. As noted earlier, the Foundation is hosting a “match” in the IIMHL 2017 Leadership Exchange.
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