Search Results for "care plan"
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Book
Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice
Telethon Kids InstituteThe book's 2nd edition covers priority issues on Aboriginal people's mental health including transgenerational trauma, perinatal and infant mental health, and emotional and behavioral problems in young people. It also has chapters on cultural specific models and programs to assist in healing. -
Research paper
Living on the Edge: Social and emotional wellbeing and risk and protective factors for serious psychological distress among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal HealthThis discussion paper has been prepared to generate discussion around the determinants of Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing and to provide a range of recommendations for addressing the current gap in social and emotional wellbeing between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The report identifies a number of strengths and protective factors. Includes a discussion of the trauma and grief issues that Indigenous people are experiencing. -
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Child and Family Partnerships Toolkit references
Australian Government (2016). Closing the Gap: Executive Summary. Dept of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, viewed 2 July 2018, <https://www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/reports/closing-the-gap-2018/executive-summary.html>. Australian Infant Child Adolescent and Family Mental Health Association (2008). National youth participation strategy scoping project report, Factsheet 3: A-Z of encouraging youth participation. Viewed, 1/7/18, <http://www.copmi.net.au/images/pdf/Get-Involved/report_fact03.pdf>. Clark, M.,… -
Toolkit
Child and family partnerships toolkit
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Online Evaluation
Information and Consent for Online Questionnaires Evaluation of the implementation, impacts and outcomes of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health Dr Melinda Goodyear Manager, Research and Evaluation [email protected] Thank you for your interest in participating in this research project The following pages provide information about the project, to help… -
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Post-disaster reunification for children: A nationwide approach (US Resource)
U.S Department of Health and Human ServicesReunifying unaccompanied minors and separated or missing children with their parents or legal guardians in the aftermath of a disaster is a priority. This resource was created to support overall reunification processes and procedures by establishing a fundamental baseline, assisting in identifying the roles of lead and supporting agencies and organisations, and serving as a tool to enhance reunification elements of existent emergency preparedness plans and/or help guide the development of new all-hazards reunification plan elements and procedures. -
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Implementation support
A key aspect of the National Workforce Centre project is building workforce capacity to better support children, parents/carers and families and improve the mental health outcomes of infants and children. Integral to this is building and supporting an organisational and workplace culture to embrace a range of practices and attitudes… -
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National to Local support
A key aspect of the National Workforce Centre project is building workforce capacity to better support children and parents/carers and improve the mental health outcomes of infants and children. Integral to this is building and supporting an organisational and workplace culture to embrace a range of practices and attitudes that… -
Practice paper
Why we need to support infants and children before, during and after disasters
Emerging MindsInfants and children rely on the adults around them to meet their needs, keep them safe and help them to make sense of their world. This puts them at greater risk of adverse impacts when a disaster occurs. This practice paper introduces the foundational knowledge and skills needed to support children and families at all stages of a disaster (preparedness, response and recovery). -
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Supporting infants, children and families during and immediately after disasters
Emerging MindsProviding targeted psychosocial support to families in the immediate aftermath (the hours and days after a disaster) is essential to supporting infants’ and children’s mental health. This paper introduces evidence-informed strategies and practical advice to help practitioners support the mental health of infants, children and their parents during and immediately after a disaster. It may also aid in planning disaster response and relief strategies that are child-centred and family-focused. -
Practice paper
Supporting infants, children and families in an evacuation
Emerging MindsThis practice paper explains why it’s important to consider pregnant people, infants, children and families in evacuation planning and management. It provides practical considerations and strategies for ensuring evacuation procedures and centres meet the needs of infants, children and families and enhance their safety, wellbeing and recovery. -
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Disaster preparedness with a focus on infants, children and families
Emerging MindsThis practice paper is designed to help you understand the importance of disaster preparedness for not only increasing safety and protecting lives when a disaster occurs, but facilitating the recovery of individuals, families and communities. It also offers practical advice for supporting the disaster preparedness of the children and families you work with.