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Fact sheet
Exploring stories of hope
Emerging MindsThese practice tips and stories have been gathered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners, who have also shared their experiences in encouraging storytelling and hope in their own work with First Nations children and families. -
Fact sheet
Frameworks for understanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander approaches to health
Emerging MindsNon-Indigenous practitioners who embrace these elements are more likely to develop the knowledge they need to form genuine partnerships with Aboriginal children, families and communities. -
Fact sheet
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mainstream service experience – where are we now? How data has shaped our response
Emerging MindsThe highly statutory or crisis-driven nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mainstream service experience epitomises the lack of long-term genuine partnerships. Services that listen to First Nations communities and develop offerings that are welcoming, inclusive, and non-threatening will in return gain an understanding of the lived experiences of the families and communities they are designed to support. -
Fact sheet
Positive partnerships: Working alongside Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing
Dr Emma Carlin and Zaccariah CoxLearn how you can collaborate with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations around Australia to improve the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. -
Webinar
Supporting children’s wellbeing when working with separating parents
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar explores how practitioners can make children’s wellbeing central to conversations with parents who are navigating separation and/or divorce. -
Short article
Pre-teen social media use: Benefits and challenges for wellbeing
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentreThis short article explores the benefits and challenges of social media use among pre-teens (9-12-year olds). -
Short article
Pre-teen wellbeing and social media use: Practice tips
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentreThis fact sheet offers practice tips to help parents and families support pre-teen wellbeing in the context of social media use. -
Practice paper
Pre-teen social media use and the impact on mental health and wellbeing
Naomi Deneve, Parenting Research CentreGet insights and tips for holding conversations with pre-teens (9–12 years) and their parents about social media use. -
Webinar
Effective professional supervision for children’s wellbeing
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar explores how supervision can improve your ability to support children and implement child-aware practices. -
In focus
In focus: Child development
Emerging MindsUnderstanding a child’s ecology – their relationships and the environments in which they live, learn, play, and grow – and how brains and bodies develop is an integral part of supporting healthy development and wellbeing. When coupled with a curious, respectful practice approach, this knowledge can help you to scaffold children’s learning and development and equip them with the tools they need to grow and thrive. -
Fact sheet
Practitioner guide: Connection and belonging resources
Emerging MindsIn using these connection and belonging resources with families, practitioners are encouraged to reflect on their own practice, shifting from looking at what's wrong in a family to instead focus on the obstacles the family is facing, including structural barriers. -
Webinar
Exploring parents’ concerns about children’s mental health and wellbeing
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar focuses on practice skills for working with parents who have concerns about their child’s mental health and wellbeing and exploring those concerns through conversation.