Meet Our Team -
Dr Melissa Connell
Clinician-led trauma-informed care training grounded in real-world practice.
Relate and repair: Trauma-informed care training Australia provides comprehensive training for health professionals in trauma-informed care. Melissa is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years working in mental health and 7 years of experience developing and delivering trauma-informed care training. Relate and repair is dedicated to empowering workers with the knowledge and skills to support individuals affected by trauma. With a focus on practical application, our training equips workers to make a meaningful impact in their practice and community.
Our approach goes beyond traditional training. We are committed to providing personalised support and consultation to ensure the successful implementation of trauma-informed practices. Your journey to becoming a trauma-informed professional starts here.
Why choose trauma-informed care training?
It can help health professionals with
Enhanced Empathy and Understanding
Our training enhances professionals' capacity to empathise with and understand the impact of trauma on individuals.
Effective Communication
We focus on developing communication strategies that foster trust and create a safe environment for trauma survivors.
Building Resilience
Our training equips professionals with techniques to support individuals in building resilience and coping skills.
Creating Safe Spaces
We emphasise the importance of creating physically and psychologically safe environments for trauma-affected individuals.
Self-Care Practices
We provide guidance on implementing self-care practices to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue.
Policy and procedures
Our training supports the development and implementation of trauma-informed policies and practices within organisations.
Services provided
At Relate and repair, we help health services embed trauma-informed care in everyday practice. Our programs translate the science of regulation and relationship into practical skills for clinicians, leaders, and teams—reducing re-traumatisation, strengthening safety and trust, and supporting staff wellbeing. We offer evidence-based workshops, reflective supervision, and organisational consultation tailored to hospitals, community health, and private practice.
Core Training Programs
Foundations of Trauma-Informed Care
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Introduction to trauma, its prevalence, and neurobiology
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Core principles: safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment
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Practical implementation across health settings
Trauma-Informed Practice for Clinicians
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For psychologists, nurses, allied health and other workers
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Recognising trauma responses in clients
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Avoiding re-traumatisation during care
Embedding Trauma-Informed Care in Organisations
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Systems-level training for leaders and policy-makers
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Change management and implementation strategies
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Staff wellbeing and vicarious trauma support
Consulting and Implementation Support
Organisational Readiness Assessments
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Review of existing practices, policies, and environments
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Recommendations tailored to the specific health service context
Policy and Procedure Review
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Trauma-informed lens applied to existing policy documents and procedures
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Recommendations for revisions to support safe, healing environments
Service Co-Design
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Facilitating participatory approaches with staff, consumers, and carers
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Inclusive and equitable program development
Reflective Supervision & Professional Development
Individual or Group Reflective Practice
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Monthly or bi-monthly supervision with a trauma lens
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Ideal for teams navigating complex care
Clinician Wellbeing Workshops
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Supporting staff with stress, burnout, and vicarious trauma
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Building regulation skills and resilience
Success Stories
“Melissa holds a calm, non-judgemental space that models co-regulation. Our team’s capacity to think clearly under pressure has improved.” — Senior Clinician, Psychiatric hospital
“Compassionate, grounded and evidence-based. The training met people where they were—clinical, admin, leadership—and brought us together around a shared framework.” Nurse, Community AOD service
Get in Touch
Contact Information
Phone
Address
0416938265
45/121 Wickham Tce., Ballow Chambers, Spring Hill, 4000.