Search Results for "looking after your wellbeing"
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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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Supporting children’s mental health when working with separating parents
Online CourseImprove the experience of children and families when parents are going through separation or divorce by making children's wellbeing a central aspect of the conversations that you have together, and explore the four key aspects of practice that support children's mental health. -
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A national workforce survey of children’s mental health
Dr Melinda Goodyear and Claire MarshRuntime00:30:19Released26/6/23 -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental heath research: May 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis May 2023 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for that month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. -
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A GP’s role in supporting the family
Dr Andrew LeechRuntime00:25:14Released19/6/23 -
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Racism, children’s mental health, and anti-racist practice
Dr Hannah Yared (Swinburne University of Technology) and Anagha Joshi (Australian Institute of Family Studies)This short article describes children’s experiences of racism, how it affects their mental health and introduces anti-racist practice. -
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Understanding children’s mental health in culturally diverse (or ‘CALD’) communities
Online CourseExplore practice considerations that support culturally responsive and inclusive work with families, and four key domains that support children's mental health when working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) families. -
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Decolonising mental health when working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar co-produced with the Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN) discusses the importance of decolonising mental health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, and strategies that support the cultural needs of First Nations children and families at an individual, family and community level. -
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Using cue-based infant massage to support infant mental health
Kerryn RobertsRuntime00:28:42Released13/6/23