In the Media
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.
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.
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The Silent Epidemic: Our Hidden Child Abuse Crisis
By Smeeta Singh – 6 September 2024
This Eureka Street article discusses with Smeeta Singh, National Program Director - Power to Kids the national crisis of child sexual abuse in Australia and discusses how the MacKillop Institute’s programs are supporting prevention efforts.
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Innovative Educator Honoured
By Afraa Kori – 16 August 2024
Star Weekly interviews Mr Roberts who was recognised in The Educator's 2024 Most Influential Educators Awards, which acknowledges inspirational leaders and change-makers who’ve made an impact on learners, teaching, and school communities.
ReLATE provides a whole-of-school approach that focuses on safety, wellbeing, and resilience, so that the learning outcomes for every child are enhanced.
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The Educator
Revealed: Australia's Most Influential Educators of 2024
By The Educator – 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Kids Who Can't
Episode Air Date – 29 April 2024
This ABC Four Corners episode follows on from the article and showcases MacKillop Education Geelong as a leading alternative school through their use of the ReLATE Model to support disengaged students.
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Overcoming Emotional Overload: The Program Tackling Trauma in the Classroom
By Brett Henebery – 19 March 2024
This article highlights how the ReLATE program addresses trauma in Australian classrooms, supporting teachers' and students' emotional wellbeing.
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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.
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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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