The MacKillop Institute, part of MacKillop Family Services, delivers evidence-based programs that support organisations and schools to improve the lives of children and young people — and strengthen the capacity and wellbeing of the frontline staff who care for them. MacKillop Family Services, founded in 1997, is grounded in a deep commitment to social justice and a vision to build safe, nurturing communities for all children and families. Inspired by our founders’ mission, a 170-year legacy, and more than 2,500 staff across 53 sites nationally we provide high-quality services in family support, out-of-home care, disability and education, including operating our own schools and outreach programs. We have a strong focus on preventing harm and promoting healing. Established in 2019, The MacKillop Institute draws on our over three decades of frontline experience, the expertise and practice of our staff and academic input from university partnerships. This real-world foundation from thousands of staff working across organisations, care, schools, clinical and outreach settings, combined with robust evidence-base and evaluations has led to the development of our trauma-informed professional learning programs, training and consultancy services. This includes our models ReLATE and Power to Kids, that embed sustainable, impactful approaches that foster safety, healing, and well-being.
Supporting Student Safety, Connection, and Adaptive Behaviour
This practical two-day course is designed for school leaders, teachers, and education support staff who work directly with students experiencing dysregulation in school environments. Grounded in the Attune & Apply student dysregulation support framework, this course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to safely support students in distress and guide them toward emotional regulation and prosocial behaviour.
Developed and refined through implementation in MacKillop’s specialist settings and ReLATE schools across Australia, the framework offers practical, relationship-based approaches for responding to dysregulated behaviour in real time while building students’ long-term coping capacity.
Throughout the course, participants will explore how to:
- Implement Proactive Strategies to Support Student Safety and Engagement
- Understand and Respond to Maladaptive Behaviour
- Co-Regulate Effectively During Moments of Student Distress
- Position Educators and Teams for Success
Program cost for 2 days: $750
