Celebrating our 200th podcast episode: What does the future hold for children’s mental health in Australia?

In 2022, we marked the 100th episode of the Emerging Minds podcast by reflecting on the discussions, stories and insights that had been shared over the first four years of the show. Now, we’re celebrating our 200th episode with a focus on the future of infant and child mental health in Australia. What do practitioners, service leaders, politicians and policy makers need to do to improve outcomes for children and families? What does an ideal future even look like?

In this two-part series, you’ll hear from a range of professionals including Commissioner Anne Hollonds, Dr Billy Garvey, Phil Robinson, Brad Morgan and Prof Catherine Chamberlain. You’ll also hear from parents and young people with lived experience of family and domestic violence, substance use and mental health difficulties.

While some of what is shared may echo your own thoughts and experiences, we hope these conversations also offer new ideas and galvanise you in the fight for better mental health and wellbeing outcomes for young Australians.

What does the future hold for children’s mental health in Australia? is now available via YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and the Emerging Minds website.