Trauma Essentials (Level 1).

Trauma turns up in every clinical setting, usually without a diagnostic label on it. Would you know what to do with a client who has experienced trauma? If not - this training is for you.

Trauma Essentials (Level 1) is a four-day residential escape to the Margaret River Wine Region building an accurate, working understanding of trauma and its neurobiology, for health professionals who meet trauma constantly in their workplace but were never formally taught about it. No prior trauma training is assumed. This training will allow you to make confident, ethical decisions inside your scope: knowing when to educate, contain, treat or refer. Expert clinical teaching, expert hospitality - all set within one of the most ruggedly beautiful areas of Australia.

The Essentials

• Dates: 9th - 12th March 2027 (Tuesday to Friday - right next to a public holiday for WA and VIC)

• Where: Eight Willows Retreat, Margaret River Wine Region, Western Australia

• Format: 4-day residential Educational Escape. Small groups; experiential, interactive workshops

• CPD: 20 hours (compliant with APS + AMA colleges)

• For: Doctors, psychologists, nurses and allied health working with people affected by trauma

• Facilitator: Dr Alice Morgan, Clinical Psychologist, MPH. Full bio on the About page.

• Included: Chalet accommodation at Eight Willows, all curated meals and wine experiences, transport within the region and airport transfers, planned activities, and the full teaching program. Venue gratuity (5%) included.

• Not included: flights, travel insurance.

A note on level

This is a Level 1 course. It is not designed to qualify you as a trauma therapist. It builds accurate recognition, safe and ethical responses (assessment and support) within scope, and clear referral checklists. If you already work confidently with trauma and want treatment-level skills, Level 2 and 3 run later in 2027.

Everything else

• Full curriculum, learning outcomes and itinerary: Trauma Essentials page

• CPD hours and accreditation: CPD and FAQ

• Deposit terms, payment schedule and cancellation: Terms and Conditions

• Questions: starlinghc@outlook.com

Costs

Early Starling Special (available until XXXX/26)

Please see Eight Willows Retreat for information on room types and accommodation features.

• Shared 2 bedroom/1 bathroom Chalet: $3,850 + GST

• Private Chalet: $4,250

  
  

Standard Prices (from XXXX/26)

• Shared 2 bedroom/1 bathroom Chalet: $4,100 + GST

• Private Chalet: $4,500

Clinical Supervision and Integration Package

Evidence shows that as little as 7% of course content is retained by attendees without further integration. Our six-month supervision package allows you to connect monthly with your Escape cohort, guided by Dr Alice Morgan, to ensure that you continue to build skills in resilience and combat professional isolation. See more here.

Booking

Reserve your place now with a $250 deposit (non-refundable); all Escape fees are + GST.

We then invoice the balance separately in instalments:

• Training and activities fee is paid to Starling Health Collective - due January 2027

• Accommodation is paid directly to Eight Willows - due February 2027.

Questions to starlinghc@outlook.com