In the Media

At The MacKillop Institute, we are committed to making a positive impact across a range of sectors, from education to community services and aged care. Our innovative programs have been recognised in the media for transforming the way schools, communities, and care settings approach trauma, wellbeing, and inclusion. Below, you can explore some of the recent media coverage that highlights our work.

Featured in ABC News

'In Victorian schools, hundreds of child-on-child sex abuse incidents are reported each year'

By Jessica Longbottom - 21 October 2024 This ABC News article examines the increasing incidents of peer-on-peer child sexual abuse and discusses the role of MacKillop Institute’s Power to Kids program in addressing the issue.

ABC Radio - 'Child-on-child sexual assaults increasing'

Power to Kids in Schools, National Program Director, Smeeta Singh is interview by ABC Radio on the rising number of peer-on-peer instances of sexual harm and how we can support schools to prevent, identify, intervene early and respond effectively.

'The Kids Who Fear School: Australia's Growing Crisis of School Refusal'

By Mridula Amin and Sascha Ettinger-Epstein – 29 April 2024 This ABC news article covers the growing problem of school non-attendance in Australia, and how MacKillop Education is supporting disengaged students back into the education system.

ABC Four Corners: 'The Kids Who Can't'

Episode Air Date – 29 April 2024

This ABC Four Corners episode showcases MacKillop Education Geelong as a leading alternative school through their use of the ReLATE Model to support disengaged students.

Featured in The Educator - Australia

'Revealed: Australia's Most Influential Educators of 2024'

By Brett Henebery - 29 July 2024 The MacKillop Institute's Justin Roberts was recognised as 'The Most Influential Educator' by The Educator Australia for his dedication to supporting children and educators across the country.

'Overcoming Emotional Overload: The Program Tackling Trauma in the Classroom'

By Brett Henebery – 19 March 2024 This Educator Australia article highlights how the ReLATE program, delivered by the MacKillop Institute, is addressing stress, trauma, staff and student wellbeing in schools and helping schools build environments where effective teaching and learning can flourish.

'How to Build a Whole-School Culture of Wellbeing for Staff and Students'

By Brett Henebery - 5 February 2024 This article explores how the ReLATE model fosters wellbeing across schools, benefitting both staff and students by addressing trauma and stress.

Other Notable Features

'The Silent Epidemic: Our Child Abuse Crisis'

By Smeeta Singh - 6 September 2024 In this Eureka Street feature, Smeeta Singh, dicusses the national crisis of one in every four children experiencing at least one form of abuse.

'Invisible Scars: Preventing Aged Care Workers From Taking on Residents' Trauma'

By Jakob Neeland - 22 May 2024 This HelloCare piece discusses the emotional labour in the aged care sector and how MacKillop Institute’s training programs support staff to manage vicarious trauma.

'How Brave Conversations Can Help Schools Improve Student Safety'

By Brett Henebery - 8 February 2024 This feature looks at the Power to Kids program and its role in empowering schools to tackle challenging issues like child safety through evidence-based strategies.

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