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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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Five ways to support your children’s mental health
Download a printable copy of Five ways to support your children’s mental health Definition Emerging Minds acknowledges that families come in many forms. For the purposes of easy reading, the term ‘parent’ encompasses the biological, adoptive, foster and kinship carers of a child, as well as individuals who have chosen… -
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Occupational therapy curriculum guide
By linking Emerging Minds resources with courses, students will have access to a wide range of content aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in how to support infant and child mental health. In using this guide you play a crucial role in fostering a society where the wellbeing of… -
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Understanding child development
When we understand children’s developmental journeys we can nurture and respond to children in ways that match their age and capabilities. Knowing how children typically develop as they grow up can give you clues about: what a child might be feeling and thinking about the world around them what a… -
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Emerging Minds Focus – Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
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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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Child and youth voice
Sometimes it can be difficult to understand daily life from a child’s perspective. At Emerging Minds we value the unique view of children and young people as they grow and develop. Our child and youth voice projects help parents to learn from young people with lived experience. Check them out… -
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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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