Children thrive in environments and relationships where the adults around them understand how the brains and bodies of children and young people develop. Understanding our brains and resilience through the application of neuroscience in practice can help the workforce, families and children to thrive.

The good news is that, in Australia, we already have many engaging, high quality resources to support those of us who work with children, young people and families. 

Our aim is to ensure that every worker, in every community, can easily access these resources to meet their needs. 

That’s why we’ve compiled this simple Toolkit with 100+ learning opportunities.

To make the Toolkit as useful as possible, we’ve sorted the resources according to: 

• Length of video/module or training (starting with just a few minutes!)

• Intended impact:

  • Heart: includes short, emotive, core message dissemination, common language/knowledge 

  • Head: includes understanding the ‘why’, actionable insights, opportunity for reflection into practice

  • Hand: includes deeper understanding of the ‘how’, and ongoing supports 

• Topics. Under each section you’ll find 5 columns: Brain Development & Brain Health, Protective and Adverse Childhood Experiences, Trauma & Healing, Resilience, The Whole Person