Kids First Australia sought to scale its trauma-informed learning programs to better support vulnerable children and young people—particularly those in residential care and early learning environments. Traditional face-to-face delivery has limited reach and consistency. A digital solution was required to extend access, enhance engagement, and maintain therapeutic integrity.
Curio partnered with Kids First to design and build "To Future Me"—a trauma-informed digital platform that offers self-paced, interactive modules aligned with therapeutic and social-emotional learning goals. Key principles included:
Co-design with clinical experts and youth advisors
Trauma-aware UX/UI and content strategy
Modular structure for flexible, scaffolded learning
Integrated practitioner guidance and conversation prompts
Accessibility compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA)
Data privacy by design—no personal data stored
Following successful pilot deployment, the platform was expanded to Year 10 learners to support respectful relationships and consent education.
Expanded access: Deployed across Kids First’s therapeutic education services, with adoption extending to external care settings.
Measured engagement: Practitioners report significantly improved learner participation and emotional reflection.
Scalable model: Platform architecture supports modular extension to new age groups and contexts.
Sustainable delivery: Ongoing pro bono support ensures platform evolution and content updates aligned to user needs.
“To Future Me has been a transformative addition to our work. Curio’s deep understanding of trauma-informed practice and their collaborative approach made a complex project both achievable and impactful.”
— Cordelia Hewitt, Director, Business Services Transformation, Kids First Australia
| Solution Area | Details |
|---|---|
| Digital Strategy | Trauma-informed learning model, platform architecture |
| UX/UI & Learning Design | Inclusive interface, low-literacy content, interactive activities |
| Content Co-Creation | Clinically aligned modules, reflection tools, practitioner resources |
| Front-End Development | Modular, secure platform infrastructure |
| Maintenance & Hosting | Three-year pro bono support and platform upkeep |
To Future Me exemplifies how thoughtful digital learning design can meaningfully support the mental well-being of children and young people navigating trauma. By bringing together therapeutic insights, inclusive technology, and sustained partnership, Curio helped Kids First redefine how social impact programs can scale—and succeed.