This session aims to increase GPs and allied health professionals’ understanding of complex trauma, its impact, prevalence and common presentations.

It will explain how complex trauma affects some vulnerable population groups, such as people experiencing homelessness, family and domestic violence, and refugees. In addition, this session will explore strategies to better identify patients experiencing complex trauma and to provide some practical support and referral pathways for better supporting patients in a trauma informed and culturally safe manner.

Presenters:

Dr Stephen Wilson (FRACGP FAFRM), Director of the Haymarket Foundation

Ms Grace Rullis Manager, Homelessness Services and Clinical Lead

Ms Mireille Schlesinger, Violence, Abuse and Neglect Coordinator – Child, Youth and Family Services

Target Audience: GPs, AHPs, PNs Mental Health workers

*Please note GP Registrars who wish to register for this CPD event and do not have a member number will need to contact the CPD Department on 1300 986 991