As we are waiting for the budget outcome, we want to know: what if every Victorian could access trauma-informed care—no matter which door they walked through? Trauma isn’t only a mental health issue. It intersects with housing, justice, child protection, alcohol and other drugs, education, and more. Its impacts ripple across families, communities and generations—and the responses must be just as wide-reaching. At Transforming Trauma Victoria (TTV), we recognise that people don’t fit neatly into service boxes. They come with complex stories, diverse identities, and needs that change over time. That’s why our model has always been built on intersectionality, partnership, and flexibility. With the right investment, the future of TTV could include: 🔹 Trauma-informed practice embedded in every part of Victoria’s health and social service systems 🔹 Specialist trauma-focused care available when and where it’s needed most 🔹 Stronger cross-sector collaboration to address the root causes of distress 🔹 A more confident and capable workforce that can respond to trauma with understanding, not judgment. Let's hear from A/Prof Nico Clark as he reflects on his experience working in the intersection between AOD and trauma and the value of TTV for people he works with.
