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MIRF Forum wrap up
The Mental Illness Research Fund forum, held on March 1 – 2 in Melbourne, offered valuable insight into the work being done with families affected by mental health conditions. It was fantastic to hear about the widespread application of models such as ‘Let’s Talk’ and the burgeoning evidence-base of positive… -
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GP resources in development
Later this year the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health (NWCCMH) will launch an online course and practice support tool specifically for General Practitioners. The new resources focus on assisting GPs to have preventive conversations with adult patients who are experiencing long term mental health conditions and family adversity… -
Research paper
Parental involvement in preventing and responding to cyberbullying
Child Family Community AustraliaThe aim of this paper is to inform practitioners and other professionals of ways to help parents clarify their roles to help their children to engage in responsible online behaviour. -
Fact sheet
Children who bully at school
Child Family Community AustraliaThis paper looks at bullying that occur in school. It discusses its effect on child development, parenting and family functioning, and protective factors and promising interventions. -
Fact sheet
Schools supporting families to recover from disaster
Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief NetworkThere are many ways that schools and families can work together in the aftermath of a disaster. Schools provide a natural focal point for communities with a significant portion of the community being connected through their child’s attendance at the school. -
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Interviewing the experts
Earlier this month team members from the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health (NWCCMH) gathered at the Peter Mac Centre and the Parenting Research Centre (PRC) in Melbourne to film a series of interviews with practitioners, researchers and lived experience experts. They were discussing how to best engage parents… -
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What is trauma?
Providing trauma-informed care is only possible when we understand trauma and how it can impact a person. Trauma can have negative physical, social and mental health outcomes for children, adolescents and adults alike. Our video explains what we mean by trauma and adversity, its impact and how a trauma response… -
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Is your organisation ‘Child Aware’?
‘Child Aware’ practice is an emerging concept in Australia. With the focus on supporting parenting and improving outcomes for children, adult services are being asked to consider the parenting role and needs of parents’ children. ‘Child Awareness’ involves building a workplace culture that embraces a range of practices and attitudes… -
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Bullying and substance abuse: Who it affects and why
Advanced Recovery Systems"Bullying transcends childish acts such as teasing, rough housing or joking around. It can be a dangerous activity with devastating physical and psychological effects. It’s a prominent risk factor for substance abuse and addiction, but the person being bullied isn’t the only one at risk." -
Fact sheet
Who abuses children?
Child Family Community AustraliaThis fact sheet provides an overview of available evidence and data on perpetrators of child abuse and neglect. -
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When to suspect child maltreatment
National Institute for Health and Care ExcellenceA summary of the clinical features that may alert healthcare professionals that a child is being maltreated. -
Issues paper
Understanding child neglect
Child Family Community AustraliaThis resource provides a broad overview of child neglect and issues surrounding this complex problem. The paper also talks about how the public health model is suited to addressing neglect.