Search Results for "disaster"
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Natural disasters
More Australian children than ever before are living through natural disasters, as extreme weather events such as floods, bushfires and droughts occur more often and with increasing intensity. A growing amount of research shows that exposure to these disasters can have a profound impact on children in terms of their… -
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Supporting children’s mental health during disaster and traumatic events
The thoughts of everyone at Emerging Minds and the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health (NWC) go out to bushfire-affected communities across Australia. In the midst of this difficult fire season, it is important to remember that children are particularly vulnerable both physically and emotionally to the impacts of… -
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Emergency services and first responders
Emergency services and first responders have a responsibility to keep the child in sight in the context of their work. There are opportunities in their interactions with children and families to identify a need, and/or provide basic information and support. For example, first responders play an invaluable role in supporting… -
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Glossary for families
A Adolescent A person aged 13–17 years. The terms teenager and young person may also be used to describe an adolescent person. Adult mental health service An organisation that focuses on treating and supporting adults with diagnosed mental health difficulties. Refer also to Child and adolescent mental health service; Mental… -
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Looking back: A co-design project with young people
In 2019, Emerging Minds partnered with Artist Made Productions and the Satellite Foundation to offer young Australians the chance to directly tell their stories of mental illness. The ‘Looking back project’ features four short videos created by young people with lived experience of either adversity, parental mental illness or trauma.… -
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Learning pathways
Emerging Minds Learning offers tailored pathways for topics relevant to your work with children, parents and families. The pathways include both courses and resources relevant to each of these topics. Below is a list of the pathways available. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing Adult mental health… -
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Online training courses
Emerging Minds Learning is the home of free online training courses to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. Our innovative courses are designed to support professionals in health, community and social services to grow their skills and confidence in working with children (aged 0-12), parents and families. You’ll find a…