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Our new e-learning course ‘Using Aboriginal cultural knowledge systems to strengthen families’ resilience’ is coming soon, and it provides a framework to help guide you in your work. Subscribe to our e-newsletter to stay up to date with our new releases: bit.ly/3egmgDL

Registrations are open for our next webinar with @RACGP Specific Interests which will be based on a case study and explore the child-centred and family-focused approach to child mental health in the context of general practice consultations. Register here: bit.ly/2MJI13f

In part 2 of this conversation with speech pathologist Kate Headley, Kate explores the approaches used to ensure her work is child-centred, and elaborates on the role speech pathology plays in delivery of a multidisciplinary complex trauma service.

Today is International Women’s Day. We honour the role women play as mothers who nurture and support children’s social-emotional wellbeing. This webinar describes the skills of child-focused practice when working with mothers and children affected by FDV: bit.ly/3sK3yZ3

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One of the most effective ways to safeguard children’s wellbeing post-separation is to support their parents in the process. This resource by @FamilyStudies provides information on working with separating parents to support their children’s wellbeing. bit.ly/3sIflH4

This short article explores the factors linked with self-regulation growth in young children, with findings to suggest that self-regulation skills could be supported through addressing key aspects of children’s surrounding environment and context. bit.ly/3dZ9klu

The latest in child mental health research include: – Peer victimisation and emotional difficulties in children – Views of Australian clinicians on the child mental health service system – Conflict between parents and the wellbeing of Australian children bit.ly/3kyWzz2

Co-authored by @EmergingMindsAU and @Flinders Social Work Innovation Research Living Space (SWIRLS), this paper examines social work skills and competencies crucial for child-focused conversations with parents affected by family domestic violence. bit.ly/2NReyF3

It’s your last chance to complete our survey and enter the draw to win 1 of 3 iPads! We’re seeking to capture the current awareness and challenges of health, social and community service professionals in supporting family, parent and child mental health: bit.ly/3nrKXib

Our new online course supports practitioners to apply an ‘intergenerational lens’ to their work and help parents examine the historical factors that shape their own parenting, to positively impact the parent–child relationship and children’s mental health. bit.ly/3r049Fm