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In focus
In focus: Bullying and child mental health
Emerging MindsBullying is a common childhood experience that can cause physical and psychological harm. It's important for all children and parents to talk about childhood bullying, know what to do if it occurs and understand how to prevent it. -
Fact sheet
Taking action to stop your child from being bullied
Emerging MindsIt’s natural to want to fly into action when you find out your child has been bullied. However, it’s important to first take time to check your emotions, understand your child’s bullying experience and plan how to respond together with your child. -
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Protecting your child from bullying harm
Emerging MindsThere are many ways you can protect your child from the most harmful impacts of bullying and help them to rebuild their self-worth and confidence. These strategies can help children cope better and come out of the experience feeling stronger. -
Fact sheet
Signs of bullying parents should look out for
Emerging MindsIt's important for parents and carers to be aware of what's happening in their child's social word. This list includes some of the common signs a child could be involved in bullying (experiencing and/or engaging in it). -
Fact sheet
Understanding your child’s experience of bullying
Emerging MindsIf your child has told you they’re experiencing bullying, or you’ve noticed signs of bullying and think they might be, it’s important to talk about it with them as soon as possible. This factsheet is designed to support parents and carers to navigate this conversation. -
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Talking to children about violent events
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips for talking with children after a man-made disaster such as an act of mass violence. -
Webinar
How a ‘village’ approach can support infant and toddler mental health
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar discusses how to work collaboratively with families to engage with their 'village' and promote infant and toddler mental health. -
Fact sheet
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. -
Fact sheet
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. -
Fact sheet
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. -
Fact sheet
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.