MacKillop Institute

We’re pleased to see Padua College’s partnership with the MacKillop Institute featured in Education Matters!
The ReLATE program embeds trauma-informed practice across the school to strengthen wellbeing for both staff and students.

Read the full article: educationmattersmag.com.au/teachers-voi...

Social Media Age Limits Are Coming – Are You Ready?

Check out the free webinars by the eSafety Commissioner.

Parent & Carer Webinars: news.esafety.gov.au/47lZNyH
Educator & Youth-Serving Professional Webinars: news.esafety.gov.au/43tB8ap
Learn more about the law:
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🌟 What an incredible event! Safe to Learn: The Neuroscience of Connection, Co-Regulation, and Wellbeing 🌟

We were privileged to hear from Professor Judith Howard from QUT (Queensland University of Technology).

Thank you to Compass Education for partnering with us on this collaborative event.

Free Professional Learning
Safe to Learn: The Neuroscience of Connection, Co-Regulation, and Wellbeing

Presented by The MacKillop Institute and supported by Compass.

📅 17 November
🕐 1:00–3:00 pm AEDT
📍 South Melbourne + Online

🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/safetolearnPD

YouTube video by The Tropics Collective The MacKillop Institute Brand 2025

We’re excited to share our latest video showcasing the impactful work we do to support children, young people, families, and communities across Australia.

👉 Visit our website to learn more.
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✨ One week on and we’re still buzzing! ✨

The 2025 Lead the Way Conference may have wrapped up, but the energy, insights, and connections are still resonating.

📸 Relive the moments: Here is the link to the professional images from the event 👉 lnkd.in/gUtf72E3

1 in 2 teachers are thinking about leaving their role. (Black Dog Institute 2023.)

Join us in Melbourne for the Educator Wellbeing course, designed specifically for school leaders.
Melbourne | 30 July – 1 August

Book now:
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We were proud to attend the Opening Doors, Changing Lives Education Forum, hosted by the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare.

Congrats to Malakai and Kaisha, and thanks to our Education and Engagement team for empowering young people to thrive in their learning journeys.

What if one conversation could change everything?

When professionals feel confident, they act to listen, believe, support and respond.

The Power to Kids eLearning suite offers bite-sized online modules.

Early bird offer: $159 (normally $199)

🔗https://tinyurl.com/PTKe-learns

🔎 Do you know the facts about child safety and online harm?
Take our short quiz to test your knowledge — and learn how small actions can make a big difference.

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How did you go with the quiz?

Start learning. Start protecting.
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“They didn’t realise how much time I spent online or what was happening there… I was just a kid and they didn’t ask.” – Survivor

Protect kids from online harm. Try the FREE Power to Kids eLearn and get the full suite for just $159 (save $40) — offer ends 11 July 2025.

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If only someone believed me.

“I didn’t say anything because I thought I would be blamed, or no one would believe me.” – Survivor

The Power to Kids eLearning suite builds professionals’ knowledge and provides tools on key sexual safety topics.

Be part of the change.
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Thank you, @independentschools.bsky.social Queensland, for the chance to share ideas and tools for whole-school wellbeing. We enjoyed connecting with educators to explore how our ReLATE education model supports students and schools.

This Reconciliation Week, our team @mackillopfs.bsky.social is proud to be walking different legs of the Yoorrook Justice Commission’s Walk for Truth — a historic journey 400km journey from Gunditjmara Country, Portland to Parliament

🖤💛❤️ We walk in solidarity, truth, and hope.

Lead the Way Conference 2025 | MacKillop Institute Join us at the Lead the Way Conference 2025 in Melbourne, where educators, community service leaders, and mental health professionals will come together to explore innovative strategies for fostering safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environments. Featuring renowned keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, this conference is a must-attend event for anyone committed to driving systemic change in wellbeing and leadership.

Professor @pasisahlberg.bsky.social, Finnish educator, author, and Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of Melbourne, is joining us for a keynote address at Lead the Way 2025.

Find out more: zurl.co/r4Brd

#LTW2025 #MacKillopFamilyServices #MacKillopInstitute #MacKillopSeasons

5 Reasons to Join the Lead the Way Conference this August 11-12

Happening at Melbourne Rydges — a unique opportunity to learn from renowned experts, engage in practical discussions, and connect across sectors.

Explore our line-up of over 70 speakers:
www.mackillopinstitute.org.au/Speakers-List/

As the Australian provider of the Sanctuary Model, we’re proud to contribute to the global movement.

Embracing change through trauma-informed leadership is the key to building lasting positive organisational cultures.

Find out more at zurl.co/awai3

#SanctuaryModel #MacKillopInstitute

Happy Education Week!
Celebrate your team with impactful professional learning.

Join our in-person courses:
1️⃣ Building Safe, Engaged & Trauma-Responsive Classrooms
2️⃣ Educator Wellbeing
3️⃣ Student Co-Regulation
4️⃣ Trauma-Informed Practice

🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/TMIPL2025

New program helps students, teachers and families build resilience to… In response to a request from schools for help dealing with online and child-to-child sexual abuse, the MacKillop Institute has launched a new program to…

We’re proud to announce the launch of Power to Kids in Schools, a professional learning program that strengthens whole-of-school community confidence and capacity to prevent and respond to child sexual abuse.

Read more: zurl.co/4o7va


#PowerToKidsinSchools

ReLATE | MacKillop Institute

Teacher stress, student wellbeing, and a positive school culture matter. That’s where ReLATE comes in. We partner with schools to create a better environment for the whole school community.

Want to know how ReLATE can support your school? Visit zurl.co/KYvJ3

#ReLATE #WellbeingInSchools

How Robyn Miller’s Catholic upbringing inspires her work with… Dr Robyn Miller was recently awarded the Order of Australia Medal for her 40 years of service to children and families. She credits her upbringing in the…

Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools has featured an interview with Dr Robyn Miller AM and the work of MacKillop Family Services in supporting better outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Check out the full article and see how we’re shaping positive change: shorturl.at/I9Hxv

Countdown is on!

Tickets moving fast for Lead the Way Conference 2025—gathering for #schools #education, #wellbeing, + #community leaders shaping safe and thriving futures for #children, #youngpeople + our #staff.

Are you ready to join them?

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I am delighted to be a keynote speaker at the Lead the Way Conference 2025 on 11–12 August at Rydges Hotel, Melbourne. Join me for this amazing event! Learn more and register here: www.mackillopinstitute.org.au/Lead-the-Way...