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New toolkit: Children’s mental health and climate change and disasters
The words we use make a difference. Research shows that child mental health experts and practitioners working with children, parents and families have different understandings about children’s mental health. How we communicate our messages is key to bridging this gap. In 2021, we partnered with the FrameWorks Institute to… -
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Diversity in Disaster Conference
Earlier this month, team members from the National Workforce Centre attended the Diversity in Disaster conference in Melbourne to gather some insights into the multitude of workforces involved in the preparedness, rescue and recovery sector around community trauma events. It was a fascinating few days hearing from first responders, academics,… -
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In focus: Talking with parents about their children
When a parent is doing it tough, the last thing a practitioner wants is to make them feel worse. Adults who face adversities such as family and domestic violence, substance use issues or mental illness, often present with a history of being harshly judged. The desire to avoid replicating judgement… -
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New online course: Practice strategies for implementation: Infants and toddlers
The first five years of a child’s life is a dynamic period of change and adjustment for both children and families. During times of stress, infants and toddlers need you to be curious about their relational and developmental needs to find solutions to challenges that will enable them to thrive.… -
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Practice strategies suite for infants and toddlers
Our practice strategies series for working with infants, toddlers and families is designed for practitioners who draw on case formulation processes to inform their practice. We recommend completing the following courses in this order: Keeping the infant and toddler in mind provides foundational knowledge about infants and toddlers’ development… -
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Reflecting on NAIDOC Week: 7–14 July 2024
Last week was NAIDOC Week, a celebration and recognition of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme for this year was Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud which honours the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures passed down… -
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New video from Emerging Minds Families: How I get through tough times
Children are often the experts when it comes to managing their stress and finding ways to regulate their emotions. It’s important for parents to notice, and if possible, support healthy activities that help their child feel better or more calm, express their emotions safely, and connect with people or places… -
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New practice papers: Culturally responsive understandings and strategies for promoting children’s health and wellbeing across diverse communities
The migration experience for families settling in Australia can be both exciting and challenging. This series of two papers captures how using culturally responsive practice can support children’s mental health and wellbeing when working with families across different cultural backgrounds. Culturally responsive understandings for promoting children’s health and wellbeing… -
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Reflecting on Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2024: 10–16 June
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (IMHAW) is an opportunity to discuss the importance of supporting babies’ mental health and wellbeing. This year’s theme encourages you to speak up for babies by ensuring the needs and wellbeing of infants are considered in your practice, regardless of whether you work with children,… -
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National Reconciliation Week 2024: Now more than ever
Following last year’s Voice to Parliament referendum, Reconciliation Week 2024 is a reminder that now more than ever we must stand up and fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Despite the disheartening outcome of the referendum, we know that the 6.2 million Australians… -
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New fact sheet for parents: 8 tips to help your child manage back-to-school anxiety
It’s normal for children to feel nervous about starting or returning to school. With new teachers and classmates to meet, new environments and routines to get used to, and new skills to learn, each term can bring with it a sense of change and uncertainty. The good news is, there… -
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For families: Anxiety in primary school-aged children
As the new school year begins, it’s normal for children to feel anxious, especially as they face new experiences. Experiencing anxiety every now and then is a normal part of growing up as children develop and learn about the world around them. It’s quite common for primary school-aged children…