This paper provides a brief synthesis of relevant research from neuroscience, psychology and education to highlight new understandings in childhood trauma research. Rather than being an exhaustive review, it aims to highlight relevant research when considering childhood trauma, and to support reflection on current practice and policy when considering traumatised children in schools.

This practice paper provides an overview of what we know from research about cognitive development in children who have experienced trauma, and provides principles to support effective practice responses to those children’s trauma. Key messages: Children in care experience symptoms and difficulties associated with complex trauma, however these may also be related to a number...

Headspace aims to improve the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing of young people in Australia through the provision of evidence-based, integrated, youth-centred and holistic services. In January 2013, the Australian Government Department of Health (DoH) commissioned a consortium of researchers from the Social Policy Research Centre and the Centre for Social Impact, UNSW...

It is the critical development of social and emotional skills during the early years of life that provides the foundation for life-long mental health. With support from families, communities and professionals, children can build strong skills and achieve their full potential. Globally, the burden of mental health problems among children is significant, with some studies...

Our Children Can’t Wait, provides an overview of progress made in the provision of much-needed mental health programs in Western Australia following the Commissioner’s 2011 Inquiry into the mental health and wellbeing of WA children and young people, and makes twelve new recommendations.