This webinar is for educators and direct practitioners who want to expand their knowledge of trauma informed practice and increase their understanding of the reporting and referral process. There will be a focus on the schooling environment however professionals working directly with young people in other contexts will also benefit from the learnings. Our panelists are all experienced practitioners in their fields and bring different perspectives and resources.

Nick Grainger, social worker and trauma specialist will help you to identify the signs of trauma in a young person and support you to respond in a way that best supports the young person and their family.

Gaya Jambulingam, Program Coordinator at Jesuit Social Services’ will share some key insights on early intervention/prevention that could mitigate a young person’s need for intensive support.

Louise Mapleston will speak to the referral process and overview the legal obligations of those practicing with young people by covering Mandatory Reporting, Failure to Disclose and Failure to Protect obligations.

Learn More About #WorthASecondChance

#WorthASecond chance was created to give young people a voice and an opportunity to share their stories as well as provide the community with a different way of speaking about young people involved in the justice system. We are a part of Jesuit Social Services and utilise the knowledge that has come from years of providing services to young people to advocate to Government and key decision-makers. This year alongside several other organisations we are pushing for the age of legal responsibility to be raised from 10-14.

Learn More About Your Panelists

Nick Grainger has over 20 years experience working with vulnerable and high-risk children, young people and families. He has had the great privilege of working within out-of-care programs, in residential care, for schools, with the government and as a trauma consultant. Nick's great passion is assisting people to translate theory into trauma-sensitive practice.

Gaya Jambulingam has worked with young people and families who have experienced trauma and marginalisation in Melbourne, Northern Territory and Adelaide. A qualified social worker in making, Gaya’s background in psychology and human rights informs her practice. In her current role, her work with participants focuses on a restorative way of working, trauma-informed practice and relational dimension of case management. Gaya takes pride in supporting participants’ enhanced overall well-being, resilience and ability to thrive in their learning environment. Gaya believes that schools and families can work better together towards early intervention/prevention. Family time, meditation, yoga and walks have preserved Gaya’s wellness during lockdown.

Louise Mapleslton is the Schools Program Coordinator at the South Eastern Centre Again Sexual Assault (SECASA), and is responsible for the delivery of respectful relationship programs in kindergartens, primary schools and highschools across the South-East of Melbourne. Louise is a qualified Social Worker and health promotion practitioner, and has worked in client facing roles across the human services sector including: Alcohol and Other Drugs, Emergency Housing and Corrections. Louise is a passionate advocate for child safety and regularly delivers disclosures and mandatory reporting training to schools and education providers across Melbourne. Outside of work you can find Louise out swing dancing or learning a new tune on her ukulele.