Search Results for "disaster"
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On Track – Alcohol, Depression and Psychosis (Online Treatment Program)
QUT and Queensland GovernmentThe Queensland Government and psychologists at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a free online treatment program called 'On Track' for young people aged 18 years and over. -
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Working With Parents and Carers – Professional Learning
KidsMatterThis professional learning section focuses on how early childhood educators can work in partnership with parents and carers in ways that support children's mental health and wellbeing -
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Trauma response in pre-schoolers: information for educators
Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief NetworkThis resource provides information for teachers and early childhood educators about the trauma responses, specifically after a natural disaster, that may be present in pre-school aged children. -
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Advice for Community Mental Health Services Working with Parents who Experience Mental Illness and Their Families
The Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) national initiativeThis page features advice for community mental health workers who support parents with mental illness. Specifically, it offers recommendations about how to work with parents, partners and carers, their children and young people. A separate page offers recommended resources for further up-skilling. -
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Understanding child traumatic stress
Understanding Child Traumatic StressComprehensive information for parents and families about how to understand what traumatic stress is like for a child. -
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A terrible thing happened: A story for children who have witnessed violence or trauma
Margaret M. HolmesThis gently-told and tenderly-illustrated story is for children (4-8 year olds) who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic behaviour, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire. -
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Child-aware practice
Online CourseThis course encourages professionals to understand and talk with parents about the impact of adult problems on children and the role of parents in supporting the safety, wellbeing and development of children. These things should be considered in all service settings - whether you're working with adults, children or families. -
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Online training courses
Emerging Minds Learning is the home of free online training courses to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. Our innovative courses are designed to support professionals in health, community and social services to grow their skills and confidence in working with children (aged 0-12), parents and families. You’ll find a… -
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Psychological first aid: An Australian guide
Australian Red CrossThe purpose of this guide is to provide an overview for people working in disaster preparedness, response and recovery about best-practice in psychological first aid following disasters and traumatic events. Each state and territory has plans to deal with the health consequences of disasters. Included in these plans are arrangements that cover the mental health consequences of emergencies. -
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Psychological first aid for schools (PFA-S) field operations guide
The National Child Traumatic Stress NetworkProvides guidance on responding to disaster, violence, or terrorism events using the Psychological First Aid intervention. This version gives school administrators, educators, and staff practical assistance to meet immediate needs and concerns, reduce distress, and foster adaptive coping in the wake of a disaster. The manual includes in-depth information about each of the eight core actions and accompanying handouts for administrators, school staff, educators, students, and parents and caregivers.