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Practice paper
Supporting children in families with complex needs: Nine tips for practitioners who feel out of their depth
Rhys Price-Robertson and Courtney Schuurman, Emerging MindsIf you are feeling overwhelmed or out of your depth, this practice paper outlines ways in which you can begin to develop confidence in supporting children in families with complex needs. -
Practice paper
Supporting staff to work with children and families with complex needs: A checklist for organisations
Rhys Price-Robertson, Thy Meddick and Elise ParkerThis paper provides managers, practice leaders, and other decision-makers with practical guidance on supporting staff to work with children and families with complex needs. It will be useful in a broad range of health and welfare organisations, particularly those not specifically designed to work with clients with multiple interrelated problems. -
Podcast
Supporting the communication needs of children with complex trauma – part one
Kate HeadleyRuntime00:24:08Released20/2/21 -
Webinar
Working therapeutically with children who have experienced trauma from physical or sexual abuse
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)Co-produced with the Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN), this webinar discusses how practitioners can respond to the challenges of working therapeutically with families when children have experienced physical or sexual abuse. -
Webinar
Supporting fathers and fathers-to-be: Insights from research and practice
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) discuss ways to support fathers and fathers-to-be to promote child and family wellbeing. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis August 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. -
Webinar
Supporting infants and toddlers’ resilience during daily transitions
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar focuses on promoting infants and toddlers' confidence and sense of security by supporting parents/carers and educators to provide responsive and consistent daily transitions. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: July 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis July 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. -
Fact sheet
Practitioner guide: Shame and stigma
Emerging MindsA guide for practitioners on using our shame and stigma resources to support the families they work with. -
Video
What is a practice nurse?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a practice nurse can support you and your family. -
Video
What is a family law counsellor?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a family law counsellor can support you and your family. -
Webinar
Child-centred approaches to supporting children in out-of-home care
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar outlines practical ways to prioritise the voices of children in OOHC that can support their mental health and wellbeing. It includes perspectives and advice specific to those working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.