Community Sector Resources
At The Community Workers Hub, we believe in making knowledge accessible. That’s why we’ve created a collection of free, sector-specific resources designed to support community workers, case managers, peer workers, and support teams.
These tools are trauma-informed, strengths-based, so you can use them confidently with clients, in supervision, or as part of your own reflective practice.
De-escalation Without Control: Supporting Someone in Crisis
De-escalation isn't about controlling behaviour; it's about supporting someone through overwhelm. Learn trauma-informed approaches that respect autonomy while maintaining safety. ...more
Trauma-Informed Practice ,Communication & Relationships
July 09, 2026•10 min read
Complex Trauma in Disability Contexts: Understanding the Intersection
People 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 ... ...more
Trauma-Informed Practice
July 02, 2026•10 min read
Understanding Developmental Trauma: Why the Past Stays Present
Developmental trauma from childhood shapes how people experience safety, relationships, and themselves. Learn how early trauma impacts adults and what trauma-informed support looks like. ...more
Trauma-Informed Practice
June 25, 2026•9 min read
When Services Have Caused Harm: Rebuilding Trust
Many 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. ...more
Trauma-Informed Practice
June 18, 2026•10 min read
When Systems Fail People: Making Bureaucracy Work Better
Bureaucratic systems regularly fail the people they're meant to serve. Learn practical strategies for navigating dysfunction, working around barriers, and advocating for better systems. ...more
Practical Tools & Skills ,Advocacy & Systems Change
June 11, 2026•9 min read
Grant Writing Without the Overwhelm: A Practical Approach
Grant writing doesn't have to be overwhelming. Learn a practical, step-by-step approach to writing compelling applications that actually get funded—without the jargon and stress. ...more
Practical Tools & Skills
June 04, 2026•12 min read
Community Notes
Community Notes by The Community Workers Hub offers articles, tools, and stories for community workers and organisations. Learn about inclusive practice, trauma-informed care, co-design, workforce wellbeing, and sector innovation, all grounded in lived experience.
Client-Centred Goal Planning Template
A simple, strengths-based worksheet to use with clients when identifying goals and next steps. Great for case planning, support work, or collaborative care conversations.
Reflective Practice Journal Prompts
A set of thoughtful questions to help you reflect on your work, boundaries, growth, and values. Use for personal supervision, team meetings, or solo journaling.
Power & Communication: Conversation Aid
A plain language visual resource to support workers and clients to explore how power dynamics can show up in services and how to foster more equal, respectful conversations.
Trauma-Informed Practice Checklist
A practical checklist for community workers and teams wanting to embed trauma-informed principles in everyday interactions, documents, and environments.
