Search Results for "looking after your wellbeing"
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Supporting your baby’s wellbeing
When babies feel safe and secure they can confidently explore their environment and experience close connections with the people around them. These resources aim to help you and your baby feel confident and supported in navigating everyday activities such as feeding, sleeping and crying whilst looking after yourself as you… -
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Separation and divorce
Each year many parents separate or get a divorce. Separating parents often worry about the impacts on their children. But most children adapt well with the support of their parent/s, family and community. If you can talk to your child about what’s going on and be positive about changes related… -
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Evaluation of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health
Evaluation of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health (National Workforce Centre) was designed and commenced alongside the Centre’s establishment in 2017. Over time, a Process and Impact Evaluation has evolved, with annual reporting to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care on findings, and regular internal… -
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Key findings from the 2020–21 National Workforce Survey
Australian health, social and community services workers feel moderately competent in child mental health. There is still room for improvement in child mental health competency and practice, particularly in the area of infant mental health. -
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Key findings from the 2020–21 NWS: Accessible data
Figure 1. Professions of survey respondents Professional group top respondents Total Mental health Psychologists 177 Mental health nurses 94 Counsellors 83 Psychiatrists 41 Social services Social workers 190 Child and family practitioners 121 Alcohol and other drug workers 31 Youth workers 29 Child protection practitioners 26 Disability workers 26 Health… -
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Evaluation of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health: Accessible data
Figure 1. Hybrid research and evaluation model from 2020 This framework demonstrates the internal elements of the evaluation approach, which are: database development embedding evaluation in program design data collection and analysis stakeholder input to evaluation design program logic development; and program monitoring. The external elements of the evaluation approach… -
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What to consider when creating organisational change
This page provides information on the building blocks for enabling shifts in practice. There are three core areas that are foundational to creating organisational change: organisational ownership supportive operational environment staff equipped with skills, knowledge and support to practice. Each area has its own key actions and evidence-based strategies.… -
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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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Mental health crisis, counselling and support services
The following crisis support and counselling services are free and designed for people aged 15 years and older – if you are 14 years old or younger, contact Kids Helpline (details following). Most of these services offer free counselling although there may be call costs associated with phoning for assistance… -
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Statement of Compliance with Child Safety Framework
Emerging Minds is committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations outlined in the Commonwealth Government’s Child Safety Framework. We provide a child-safe environment and our organisational structures, policies, procedures and processes promote child safety and wellbeing. Our compliance is ensured by our Child Safe Environments Policy, our Risk… -
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Cultural and spiritual identity
For some children and families, cultural and spiritual identity are central to health and wellbeing. Service provision is more effective if it respects and incorporates service users’ cultural and spiritual understandings. A strong, positive sense of cultural and spiritual identity is important to children’s mental health, particularly in generating self-esteem,…