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What type of programs improve the mental health outcomes of children in out-of-home care?
Hilary Miller and Kristel Alla, Australian Institute of Family StudiesExplore the most common types of programs that aim to improve mental health outcomes for children in out-of-home care (OOHC) and the evidence for overall program types -
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What factors predict long-term mental health for children in out-of-home care?
Catherine WadeThis short article summarises a recent paper which examines how key child and family characteristics predict long-term mental health for children in out-of-home care. -
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One Talk at a Time: Child sexual abuse: Get the facts
National Office for Child SafetyThis resource from the National Office for Child Safety (NOCS) includes foundational information about child sexual abuse. The resource contains statistics to learn more about child sexual abuse and helps to dispel common myths and misconceptions, and help people understand the role they can play in protecting children and young people. -
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One Talk at a Time: Having conversations
National Office for Child SafetyThis toolkit from the National Office for Child Safety has been designed to help adults have preventative conversations about child sexual abuse with children and young people, other adults and organisations. -
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Skills for navigating services
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet includes skills and ideas shared by people who have accessed services to get what they need for their children and families while trying to maintain their dignity. -
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Supporting children when you’re struggling with money
Emerging MindsNot having enough money can make parenting more challenging. Here are some ways of getting your family through those tough financial times. -
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For service workers: Collaboration and care between families and providers
Emerging MindsThis is a collection of stories of collaboration, care and overcoming barriers from families and workers which we hope will be a reminder of what’s possible for those working or volunteering in frontline services. -
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Striving to be an ally to families experiencing racism
Emerging MindsChallenging and ending racism is everyone’s responsibility. Read about some of the ways you can be an ally and support families by educating yourself and responding to dismantle racism. -
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Experiences and skills of families living in poverty
Emerging MindsPoverty is more than struggling with money. Read about some of the skills families have used to survive poverty. -
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Collaboration and care between families and service providers
Emerging MindsWe spoke to families about their experiences with services that were respectful and collaborative. We hope the following stories might offer you hope and serve as a reminder of what's possible. -
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Practitioner guide: Money, housing and health resources
Emerging MindsA guide for practitioners on using our money, housing and health resources to support the families they work with. -
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Struggling with money and racism at the same time
Emerging MindsRacism can have a big impact on families, especially when they’re facing other challenges as well. Families share some of the skills they used to get through experiences of racism alongside financial hardship.