This Practice Guide aims to help schools to embed a culture of trauma-informed practice using a whole-of-school approach. This approach is about ensuring that the culture, policies, and practices within a school recognise and respond to the effects of trauma. It includes all of the school community, from students, staff, families, and the broader community.

A whole-of-school approach to trauma-informed practice is also about considering the way in which schools can build a deeper connection with ALL families to support better outcomes for children and young people.

This guide provides practical strategies that support family engagement and considers what this means for vulnerable families where the impact of trauma may be present.