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BREAKING: Double your donation this Giving Tuesday! 🧡 Today, your gift will be doubled. You can provide even more vital care for children affected by family violence, abuse and neglect. All donations made today will be matched dollar for dollar by our corporate partner, The GPT Group. Thank you for standing up for children and showing them you care this #GivingTuesday: https://lnkd.in/gwcJjNi2

16 Days of Activism is a global campaign to end violence against women and girls, running from 25 November to 10 December. It's vital to recognise that children and young people are also victims of violence in their own right. Living with violence can profoundly affect a child's emotional, psychological, and even physical development. It can disrupt their sense of safety, alter their brain development, and impact their ability to build healthy relationships later in life. We're committed to breaking this cycle for children and young people by helping them heal from the trauma of violence and educating the communities around them to understand their needs. All adults must advocate for change to ensure no child faces this harm alone. We are supporting the call for a Federal Minister for Children to ensure children and young people's rights are a national priority. Together, we can stand with children and demand accountability from decision-makers. #16DaysofActivism UN Women Respect Victoria National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse

We can't wait for the remarkable Daniel Siegel to join us at our 2025 International Childhood Trauma Conference. Dan is the executive director of the Mindsight Institute and co-director of MARC - UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center. A Harvard Medical School graduate and UCLA-trained psychiatrist, Dan has authored five The New York Times bestsellers and over 15 other books in 40+ languages. A major focus of his research is how relationships shape personal development across the lifespan. Come along next year from 17 - 22 August at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre to hear from Dan and many other phenomenal experts in the field of trauma recovery from across the globe. Register now to save with super early bird tickets and ensure you don't miss out! https://lnkd.in/gzeWUPXi

Last Wednesday marked World Children’s Day, an opportune time to promote children’s wellbeing and open up a conversation about their rights with their voices at the centre. In all of our work, children sit at the heart of everything we do every single day. Every day, we help children and young people to heal. On their own, children do not recover from the devastating impact of abuse, neglect, and family violence. They need a network of stable, loving relationships and specialised therapeutic support. Every day, we work to keep children and young people safe. Building the ability and confidence of individuals and organisations to protect children is key. We provide parents and carers with education and support to help them raise happy, safe, and loved children. Every day, we stand up for children and young people. This happens in a range of ways, including advocating for changes to laws and policies that help to make all children safer. We work to strengthen community attitudes that prioritise the rights of children to love and safe relationships. Every day, we create understanding for children and young people. We educate and support adults who look after and work with children impacted by trauma to be better able to understand and respond to their complex needs. Children have the right to be loved, be cared for, be safe, have an education, and be special. To learn more about children’s rights, click here to access your free download of our Rights of All Children and Young People poster, which features some of the rights specified in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child: https://lnkd.in/gJ7iYt_4

Children exposed to early adversity often struggle to regulate their emotions, leading to either suppressed or intensified emotional expression. Many have missed opportunities for co-regulation with adults and need help developing strategies to calm down when distressed. Explore some of our strategies to support their self regulation skills. This insight is a snippet from CETC's course, Foundational Training in Intensive Therapeutic Care. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gjtzJ78A

“Fawning is a maladaptive way of creating safety in our connections with others by mirroring other people's imagined expectations and desires whilst neglecting our own needs.” In our latest blog, Dios Ininahazwe – Psychologist, Therapeutic Specialist, and Burundian man in our NSW OurSPACE program – dives into the complexities of fawning. Fawning is usually characterised by people-pleasing and self-sacrifice, and it raises important questions. Is fawning an individual's coping mechanism? Is it a reflection of cultural values? Is it a deep-rooted trauma response? As professionals in the field of childhood trauma, we know that understanding complex responses like fawning requires curiosity, cultural insight, and clinical wisdom. As Dios shares, fawning is often misunderstood – especially in collectivist cultures where prioritising group wellbeing is seen as “virtuous”. Fawning can leave people feeling disconnected and unworthy, a response rooted in fear of rejection and negative core beliefs. Read on to learn more about how it relates to trauma, culture, and connection: https://lnkd.in/gYAnw3hy,

Every child deserves a peaceful and loving childhood, free from abuse and family violence. Your support can help Australia's most vulnerable children to heal. Make a donation today: https://lnkd.in/gaRavcXF Karen Flanagan AM

Are you ready to create a safer environment for children in your organisation? Join us for our new Safeguarding Children Program workshop, Understanding and Embedding the Victorian Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme. This engaging in-person workshop focuses on implementing the Victorian Child Safe Standards and understanding the Reportable Conduct Scheme. You’ll learn how to build a child-safe culture, respond to allegations of abuse, and align your practices with these mandatory requirements. With an emphasis on collaboration with Victoria Police, this session ensures that your organisation is well-equipped to manage child safety and misconduct allegations effectively. Places are limited, so register now to secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/gj7mjGk7 🗓️ 10 December 2024 📍 In-person