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From co-design to co-creation: Building responsive relationships and delivering outcomes with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations
Emma Taylor, Claire Marsh, Rosie Schellen and Melinda GoodyearEmerging Minds develops a range of resources, tools and information for professionals working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, parents and families. As an organisation, we strive to ensure these resources are informed by First Nations peoples and grounded in the principles of self-determination. In practice, this means we work alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consultants and organisations in genuine, culturally secure partnerships. Together, we develop resources that build the capacity of all professionals and organisations who work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. -
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Understanding and soothing a crying baby
Emerging MindsThis resource aims to help parents understand and soothe their crying baby. It provides some information on why babies cry, along with strategies that might help you to comfort your baby when they are crying. It also offers advice to help you manage your own emotions when the crying becomes too much. -
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Eating disorders and body image helpline
Butterfly FoundationButterfly Foundation provides support services, treatment and resources for all Australians impacted by eating disorders and body image issues. -
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Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
13YARN13YARN provides 24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are feeling overwhelmed or having mental health difficulties. -
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Supporting children’s return to school during COVID-19
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips to help both children and parents/carers navigate feelings of anxiety and uncertainty around returning to school during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
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Child sleep problems
Michelle Macvean and Catherine Wade – Parenting Research CentreChildren and young people need sufficient, good quality sleep to support healthy development. But many parents are concerned their children don’t get enough quality sleep. This short article explores the rate of child sleep problems in Australia and ways practitioners can help parents who are concerned about their child's sleep habits. -
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In focus: Talking with parents about their children
Emerging MindsThis resource provides tips for adult-focused professionals for developing skills in hearing and honouring a child's voice in absentia and in turn, improving outcomes for Australian children with mental health concerns. -
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What is infant mental health, why is it important, and how can it be supported?
Dr Kristel Alla and Dr Trina Hinkley (AIFS)All infants experience mental health, and infancy is a critical time for children to build strong confidence and security in their environment, so that they can develop positive emotional, social, physical and mental health. This paper produced by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) aim to raise awareness in practitioners who work with infants and/or their caregivers and ways to support parents and caregivers when early signs of problems appear if their infant is struggling with their mental health. -
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13 HEALTH – Health advice over the phone
Queensland Government13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) is a phone service by the Queensland Government which aims to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within community to access timely health assessment and advice. -
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Working with separating parents to support children’s wellbeing: What can we learn from evidence-based programs?
Nicole Paterson, Rhys Price-Robertson and Michele HervatinOne of the most effective ways to safeguard children’s wellbeing post-separation is to support their parents in the process. This resource provides information on working with separating parents to support their children’s wellbeing. -
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Keeping in Touch (KIT): Supporting parents in alcohol and other drugs residential rehab
Emerging MindsStarting conversations about parenting and working with parents and their children is an important part of work in alcohol and other drugs residential rehab settings. The Keeping in Touch with Your Children (KIT) Menu has been designed to provide practical ways you can promote parent-child connectedness during periods of separation required by a rehab stay. -
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COVID-19 Resource Summary- supporting children’s mental health
Emerging MindsThis selection of resources will assist parents and caregivers in supporting their children’s mental health through the COVID-19 pandemic.