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Online Course
Healing the Past by Nurturing the Future: Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families
Online CourseDevelop strategies and skills to identify and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents experiencing complex trauma. -
In focus
In focus: Child, family and practitioner voice
Emerging MindsWithin the mental health context, service delivery can be designed to honour the participants' voices: children, families and practitioners. This resource includes information about the aspects to consider when service organisations prioritise the voices of children, families and practitioners in service co-design. -
Podcast
Professional roles in child mental health support
Multiple guestsRuntime00:28:31Released18/2/22 -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: January 2022
Prepared by AIFSThis January 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. -
In focus
In focus: Family and domestic violence and children
Emerging MindsNo matter what kind of service you work in, you’re likely to come across families who have been or are currently impacted by violence and abuse – whether you realise it or not. This resource will help all professionals understand the ‘climate of fear’ family and domestic violence creates, and have the skills and confidence to talk with parents about the impacts. -
Podcast
Family perspectives on childhood physical illness – part two
Multiple guestsRuntime00:28:10Released4/2/22 -
Podcast
Family perspectives on childhood physical illness – part one
Multiple guestsRuntime00:24:16Released4/2/22 -
In focus
In focus: AOD and the parent-child relationship
Emerging MindsWhen service providers engage with parents who are struggling with AOD (alcohol and other drugs) issues, the impact of the parent’s substance use on their children can easily be overlooked. But some simple shifts in practice position can help practitioners ‘bring children in the room’ and improve outcomes for the whole family. This article explores the impact of parental AOD problems on children and ways to effectively engage parents through supportive conversations, encouraging a preventative, collaborative approach. -
Online Course
Understanding child mental health and chronic physical conditions
Online CourseLearn how you can support the mental health and wellbeing of children experiencing chronic physical conditions. -
Fact sheet
Childhood asthma and mental health
Angela Micheletto and Michelle MacveanThis fact sheet covers general information about asthma, as well as details such as prevalence in Australia and the implications of the illness for children, including mental health impacts. Some content also pertains to adults. -
Fact sheet
Childhood cancer and mental health
Christopher Tran, Catherine Webb and Michelle MacveanThis fact sheet covers general information about cancer, as well as details such as prevalence in Australia and the implications of the illness for children, including mental health impacts. Some content also pertains to adults. -
Fact sheet
Preterm children and mental health
Angela Micheletto and Amal AbikarThis fact sheet covers general information about preterm birth, as well as details such as prevalence in Australia and the implications of the condition for children, including mental health impacts. Some content also pertains to adults.