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In focus
In focus: Understanding child development
Emerging MindsWhen we understand a child’s unique developmental journey, we can nurture and respond to them in ways that match their age and capabilities. This resource will help you to understand more about how children typically develop and how you can support your child's development and learning in ways that are right for their age and individual needs. -
Fact sheet
Child development: Preschoolers (3-5 years old)
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of preschoolers around 3-5 years old, and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing. -
Fact sheet
Child development: Early school-aged children (5-8 years old)
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of children aged around 5-8 years old, and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing. -
Fact sheet
Child development: Pre-teens (9-12 years old)
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet describes the main developmental experiences and capabilities of pre-teens (9-12 years old) and offers ways parents, family members and other adults can support children’s healthy development and wellbeing. -
Fact sheet
Supporting your child’s development during tough times
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet is about how children of different ages commonly react and behave if their parents or families are navigating difficulties or stressful times. -
Fact sheet
Talking to children about violent events
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips for talking with children after a man-made disaster such as an act of mass violence. -
Webinar
How a ‘village’ approach can support infant and toddler mental health
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar discusses how to work collaboratively with families to engage with their 'village' and promote infant and toddler mental health. -
Fact sheet
One Talk at a Time: Child sexual abuse: Get the facts
National Office for Child SafetyThis resource from the National Office for Child Safety (NOCS) includes foundational information about child sexual abuse. The resource contains statistics to learn more about child sexual abuse and helps to dispel common myths and misconceptions, and help people understand the role they can play in protecting children and young people. -
Website
One Talk at a Time: Having conversations
National Office for Child SafetyThis toolkit from the National Office for Child Safety has been designed to help adults have preventative conversations about child sexual abuse with children and young people, other adults and organisations. -
Short article
How fathers’ warm and responsive parenting can support child mental health
Melissa Willoughby (AIFS), Cat Strawa (AIFS), Vincent Mancini (Telethon Kids Institute, UWA and The Fathering Project) & Hilary Miller (AIFS)This resource will explore the evidence on how fathers can positively influence their child’s mental health through warm and responsive parenting. -
Short article
How fathers can support child mental health through setting limits and managing behaviour
Melissa Willoughby (AIFS), Cat Strawa (AIFS) & Vincent Mancini (Telethon Kids Institute, UWA and The Fathering Project)This resource outlines how fathers’ approaches to setting limits and managing behaviour can affect child mental health. It also provides considerations for practitioners to support effective practice with fathers and other caregivers. -
Practice paper
How fathers’ positive engagement and caregiving can support child mental health
Melissa Willoughby (AIFS), Cat Strawa (AIFS) & Vincent Mancini (Telethon Kids Institute, UWA and The Fathering Project)This resource explores the evidence on how fathers can influence their child’s mental health and wellbeing through positively engaging with, and caring for, their child.