Community Notes
Community Notes is a space for community workers, advocates, and changemakers to share insights, tools, and stories from the field. Blending practical tips with reflective learning, it’s designed to support your work, spark new ideas, and strengthen the connections that make community care possible.
De-escalation Without Control: Supporting Someone in Crisis
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 09/07/2026De-escalation isn't about controlling behaviour; it's about supporting someone through overwhelm. Learn trauma-informed approaches that respect autonomy while maintaining safety.
Complex Trauma in Disability Contexts: Understanding the Intersection
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 02/07/2026People with disability experience trauma at much higher rates than the general population. Learn how disability and trauma intersect, why trauma-informed disability support matters, and what actually helps.
Understanding Developmental Trauma: Why the Past Stays Present
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 25/06/2026Developmental trauma from childhood shapes how people experience safety, relationships, and themselves. Learn how early trauma impacts adults and what trauma-informed support looks like.
When Services Have Caused Harm: Rebuilding Trust
by: Sarah SmallmanPublished on: 18/06/2026Many people accessing services carry wounds from previous harmful encounters with helping systems. Learn trauma-informed approaches to rebuilding trust when services have been the source of harm.
