Carers Australia

Related to Parental mental illness, Substance use

Carers provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness or who are frail.

Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s carers, advocating on behalf of Australia’s carers to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services.

Their national website provides information about national work, events and resources, and provides a link through to each state-led website for state-based, local information.

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Fact sheet

Journalists and media staff as parents and carers

Margaret Nixon and Jessica Masters

This fact sheet recognises the role journalists and media staff have as parents and carers and the impact of disaster or community trauma events.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: May 2024

Prepared by AIFS

This May 2024 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 the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided.
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How I get through tough times

Emerging Minds

In this video, children talk about things in their life that help them, to cope with challenges and feel positive feelings and express them through art.
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What is child mental health?

Emerging Minds

In this animation ,Emm shares some key things every adult should know about children’s mental health.
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Support networks: Building support networks for you and your child

Emerging Minds

Learn about the different types of support available for you and your children, and get tips for building strong, reliable support networks.
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Communication and meaning-making: Why good communication is key to children’s mental health

Emerging Minds

Talk openly with children to help them understand and make meaning of what's happening in their world.
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Routines: Creating family routines to support children’s mental health

Emerging Minds

Create family routines to help children feel secure, reduce stress, and find time for connection and fun.
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Emotions and behaviours: Understanding and supporting children’s feelings and responses

Emerging Minds

Tune into your child's feelings and be curious about what's behind their behaviours, so you can help them understand and express all their emotions in healthy ways.
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Parent-child relationship: How positive connections support children’s wellbeing

Emerging Minds

Build a strong bond with your child by responding warmly and consistently to their needs and making time to connect with them.
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In focus: Understanding children’s mental health

Emerging Minds

This resource aims to help parents (and other adults who care for children) with understanding children’s mental health – what it is, why it’s important for children and what positive mental health looks like.
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In focus: What shapes children’s mental health

Emerging Minds

Children’s mental health is shaped by various factors and life experiences both positive and negative. This resource aims to help parents/carers understand these factors, see their 'whole' child and learn what supports and what gets in the way of their child's positive mental health.
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In focus: Understanding children’s emotions and behaviour

Emerging Minds

As a parent or other adult who cares for children, there are things you can do to support children to understand their emotions and develop positive ways of coping with feelings and managing behaviours.

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