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Part 2 with Judy and Carlie Atkinson for our #NRW2020 podcast series #listeningtostoriesofhealing introducing the culturally informed trauma-integrated healing framework for building relationships with First Nations children in healing bit.ly/3gkOM5H #InThisTogether2020

In this episode of our #NRW2020 podcast series #listeningtostoriesofhealing we’re joined by Judy and Carlie Atkinson, two women who have dedicated their lives to the healing of trauma for First Nations children, families and communities bit.ly/2TGSFIa #InThisTogether2020

Our webinar with @RACGP Specific Interests is now available on demand – ‘COVID-19 and Child Mental Health’, presented by Dr. James Best, Dr. Nick Kowalenko and Dr. Penny Burns. Register to watch this webinar at any time: bit.ly/3c9jlYz

The second episode of our #NRW2020 podcast series #listeningtostoriesofhealing: A story of resilience with Darryl Bingapore, sharing his experiences of diversity and healing, with hopes of his story informing trauma-integrated practice: bit.ly/36EVC1u #InThisTogether2020

The first episode of our #NRW2020 podcast series #listeningtostoriesofhealing: A story of two-way learning and healing with Nancy Jeffrey, reflecting on her experiences from working with First Nations communities, families and children: bit.ly/36BFopU #InThisTogether2020

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners, ancestors, Elders past, present and future from the many different Nations we are based on across the country and the connection to land and spirituality of all First Nations children and their families #InThisTogether2020

Tomorrow is the beginning of National Reconciliation Week, a time for all Australians to learn about the shared histories, cultures and achievements. Celebrate and join in with @RecAustralia‘s virtual events and conversations. bit.ly/3ggtLca #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

Today we acknowledge National Sorry Day, a day we remember the Stolen Generations who were and continue to be affected, and come together to share steps towards healing. Listen to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children: bit.ly/2LWU7Su

A study analysed data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) to assess the impact of family income on #childrensmentalhealth. The findings suggest that greater understandings could inform policies to improve the wellbeing of #children. bit.ly/3bKby3i

Read the latest in #childmentalhealth research. April’s highlights include: – Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and children – Socioeconomic disadvantage: Resilience and child mental health – The link between childhood trauma and mental health bit.ly/3cOa21m

With routines impacted by COVID-19 restrictions, children are less likely to be engaging in play with friends as they are used to. This fact sheet includes some simple tips to help parents use play to support their child’s mental health during COVID-19. bit.ly/2y8GRqG

Tune in to our two-part series to hear family violence practitioners/leaders in the field discuss the impact of FDV on children, and conversations about children’s wellbeing with mothers experiencing family violence. Part 1: bit.ly/2SSelB1 Part 2: bit.ly/3clXkH7