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Today is National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. 2020’s theme is: ‘We are the #EldersOfTomorrow, hear our voice’. Listen to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children: celebrating the wins, facing the challenges. vimeo.com/327656419

Registrations are open for the two-part webinar series from @CFCAexchange, exploring the importance of language in supporting children’s mental health. The first of the series includes presenters Frank Oberklaid, Anthea Rhodes and Rhys Price-Robertson: bit.ly/3179fEf

Are you looking for resources to further your learning? On top of recommending courses relevant to your sector, we’ve tailored a list of resources for you in Emerging Minds Learning. Check them out here: bit.ly/2DdBKaO

Your new home page on Emerging Minds Learning has recommended courses that we think best reflect the needs of your sector, providing you with the most relevant content as soon as you log in. Log in or register now: bit.ly/2DdBKaO

Emerging Minds Learning is live! We’re so excited to share our new e-learning system with you all. You’ll find a new layout, with courses and resources tailored to you. Plus it looks great on your phone and tablet. Check out the new look here: bit.ly/2DdBKaO

How do we best support autistic children to navigate a largely non-autistic world? Part 2 of this podcast explores child-centred practice and Erin’s wisdom around supporting autistic children to feel confident in their identity and honour their uniqueness: bit.ly/2CSYME9

Based on a literature review investigating how the neighbourhood-built environment relates to young children’s mental health, this short article summarises the links between family social and emotional wellbeing, nature and public open space. bit.ly/3fOezm8

Co-developed with the @Parentingrc our practice guides are designed to help practitioners better support parents with children aged 4-12 years who are experiencing mild to moderate anxiety. 4-8-year-old children: bit.ly/3dagnDC Pre-teen children: bit.ly/39dZGa8

Read the latest in child mental health research. June’s highlights include: – Access to mental healthcare for Australian children – Parents’ and caregivers’ views on the wellbeing of Aboriginal children – Unstructured play and young children’s wellbeing bit.ly/397XzVq

We’re hiring! We currently have two new full-time positions available to join our Communications team based at our Adelaide office: – Multimedia Content Officer – Digital Publisher To learn more and apply, visit: bit.ly/30dNnGO Applications close Sunday 26 July at 5:00pm

The @SatelliteFoundation is offering a free online program for young people aged 17 to 23 living in VIC who have a parent/carer with a mental illness, to connect with others who may share similar experiences of impact by the COVID-19 pandemic. Apply here: bit.ly/3iQ7VgW

Physical activity offers a range of benefits for children, including their mental health. This literature review explores whether a ‘causal’ relationship exists between physical activity, self-esteem, and cognitive functioning in children and adolescents. bit.ly/2W9n3MI