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Join this free information session to learn more about the Power to Kids in Schools program. Safeguarding children is the responsibility of every leader, teacher and staff member in schools. Power to Kids in Schools is a professional learning program that upskills educators and schools to strengthen prevention and responses to child sexual exploitation, harmful sexual behaviours and dating violence. The program features three evidence-based strategies including a school-wide education approach, early identification and intervention, and connecting with appropriate services to disrupt harm. 

Join this free information session to learn more about the Power to Kids program. Despite accounting for only 5% of children in care, children in residential care account for 33% of child sexual exploitation reports in care in Australia. 

Power to Kids is a professional learning program that upskills out of home care professionals to strengthen prevention and responses to child sexual exploitation, harmful sexual behaviours and dating violence. Power to Kids supports carers with the knowledge and practical skills to hold 'brave conversations' about sexual health and safety. The program features three evidence-based strategies including a whole of house education approach, early identification and intervention, and connecting with appropriate services to disrupt harm. 

Power to Kids Workforce Training focuses on prevention strategy 1; to upskill out of home and residential carer workers with the confidence to have 'brave conversations' about sexual safety. This training builds carers capabilities to prevent, identify and intervene early when they see indicators of abuse. 

This NESA accredited proficient teacher professional learning course, equips educators with the knowledge and strategies to create trauma-responsive classrooms. 

Participants will explore the impact of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on student behaviour and learning. 

The course introduces practical, evidence-based approaches to support students' mental health and promote positive behaviour.
 

Through engaging presentations, group discussions, and practical activities, educators will learn how to establish predictable routines, manage challenging behaviors respectfully, and foster safe, inclusive learning environments.

Key models and strategies covered include High Impact Engagement Strategies, Collaborative Proactive Solutions, and self-regulation techniques to mitigate stress and build resilience in students.

Participants will leave the course with actionable strategies to apply immediately in their classrooms, creating environments where all students feel safe, engaged, and supported in their learning journey.

Priority Area: Student/Child Mental Health 

Teaching Standards:
4.1.2, 4.2.2, 4.3.2