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April Members Lunch Box - A Trauma-Informed Approach to Training and Assessing

28 Apr 2026

April Members Lunch Box:  A Trauma-Informed Approach to Training and Assessing

PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR MEMBERS' LUNCHBOX WEBINARS HAVE LIMITED SPACES FOR THE LIVE EVENT. 
IF YOU DON'T THINK YOU CAN ATTEND LIVE ON TUESDAY 28TH APRIL, 2026. PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING YOUR SPOT TO ANOTHER MEMBER WHO CAN! REMEMBER YOU CAN STILL ACCESS THE RECORDING FROM OUR MEMBERS' LUNCHBOX RECORDING PAGE AFTER THE EVENT HAS OCCURRED AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION


Presented by:  Natalie Oostergo

Overview

This interactive session is designed to equip VET practitioners with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to create trauma-informed learning environments.

Understanding the impact of trauma on learning is essential for supporting students who may have experienced adverse life events, and this session will provide an overview of trauma-informed approaches that can be integrated into vocational education settings within the framework of the Outcome Standards.

Practical strengths-based strategies to learning, assessment and creating classroom environments where all learners feel safe and supported will be shared.

Outcomes:

By the end of the workshop, participants will:

  • Understand the principles of trauma-informed teaching and how they apply to VET settings
  • Be equipped with practical tools to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment
  • Feel more confident in their ability to foster resilience and promote positive learning outcomes for all students
  • This webinar is ideal for VET practitioners who wish to enhance their capacity to support students in a holistic, empathetic, and trauma-sensitive way.

Key topics covered within the webinar

  • Principles of a trauma-informed approach to training and assessing
  • Practical tools to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment
  • Resources to foster resilience and encourage positive learning outcomes
  •  Outcome Standards 2.5 and 2.6

NB. Can't make the session?

We send out all electronic resources to registrants within 48 hours of the session closure. All Velg Training Webinars are scheduled in AEST (QLD time) - Please check your timezone before logging onto the online training session.

Date & Time

Tuesday 28th April, 2026
12:00pm – 1:00pm (AEST – QLD)

Other time zones:
12:00pm - 1:00pm (AEST: NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS)
11:30am - 11:30am (ACST: SA)
11:30am - 11:30am (ACST: NT)
10:00am - 11:00am (AWST: WA)

Reminder - as a Velg Training Member, you can book a Free Monthly Compliance Chat. For more information   CLICK HERE


Who should attend

This session is suited to :-

  • VET practitioners seeking to strengthen their ability to support students through inclusive and trauma‑informed practices.

What to expect

Presented by Natalie Oostergo you will be provided with the following resources after the event:

  • PowerPoint (in PDF format)
  • Recording of the webinar (three months access)
  • Additional electronic resources
  • Electronic Statement of Attendance

Presenters

Natalie Oostergo

Administrator

 

Natalie Oostergo (she/her/hers) is the Associate Director of Student Success at the University of Southern Queensland where she leads the implementation of strategies to support the diverse learning needs of domestic and international students. 

Natalie is an innovative and strategic thinker with over twenty years of experience in tertiary and vocational education. Her career highlights include presenting at various conferences, receiving an Australian Award for University Teaching, becoming an IEAA Associate Fellow, and making lasting connections with students. 

Natalie lives and works on Jagera and Turrbal Country in Meanjin Brisbane and Giabal and Jarowair Country in Toowoomba.

Program

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

11:45am (AEST: QLD) - 12:00PM (AEST: QLD) Join Time Audio Test
12:00pm (AEST: QLD) - 1:00pm (AEST: QLD) Webinar

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