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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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A new way to help support children affected by trauma
Natural disasters and other traumatic events can significantly impact on infants and children, who rely on the adults around them for safety and security. The Emerging Minds: National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health’s (NWCCMH) newly released Community Trauma Toolkit is a suite of resources to help workers and parents/carers… -
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Celebrating the work of Emeritus Professor Beverley Raphael
Emerging Minds was saddened to hear of the loss of Emeritus Professor Beverley Raphael AM, MBBS, MD, FRANZCP, FRCPsych, Hon MD (Newc), FASSA. Professor Raphael has made an extraordinary lifelong contribution nationally and internationally to infant, child and adolescent mental health; trauma, loss and bereavement, prevention, women’s mental health and…