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Webinar
Assessment and engagement with infants and children
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar presented strategies to support practitioners to consider the ‘whole child’ when working with infants and children, shifting the focus from labels, problems and conditions to supporting children’s hopes and goals through inclusive practice. -
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Supporting children and families to recognise and navigate paediatric anxiety
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar explores paediatric anxiety in the context of how practitioners can better support children experiencing anxiety, and how to engage and work with their families to contribute to plans to address anxiety. -
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Responding to the mental health needs of infants and toddlers webinar
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar was presented in conjunction with Emerging Minds and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. It features Dr Ros Powrie (psychiatrist), Dr Penny Burns (GP), Kham Sirimanotham (Child and Family Partner) and faciliator, Dr James Best. The presenters discuss responding to the mental health needs of infants and children using a case study from Emerging Minds' e-learning learning courses. The speakers provided practical examples of how GPs can engage with parents and children. -
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How to use neurodivergent-affirming strategies to support child mental health
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), join our panel of speakers as they explore how neurodivergent-affirming practice strategies support the mental health of autistic and ADHDer children. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: March 2025
Prepared by AIFSThis March 2025 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. -
Practice paper
Understanding and supporting parental reflective confidence
Nicole RollbuschAll parents reflect on the needs of their children. But time, opportunity or confidence to do this is limited for some parents. Practitioners can play a vital role in supporting parents to strengthen their reflective confidence. -
Webinar
Supporting non-offending parents after child sexual abuse
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) this webinar outlines some strategies that you can use to support non-offending parents following a child's disclosure of sexual abuse. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: December 2024 to January 2025
Prepared by AIFSThis December 2024 and January 2025 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. -
Short article
Why meaningful participation for children in out-of-home care is essential
Joanna Schwarzman, Kristel Alla and Hilary Miller, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis short article outlines why engaging in meaningful participation with children in out-of-home care is central to supporting their wellbeing and respecting their right to participate. -
Short article
Early Years Strategy 2024–2034: An overview
Kylie Butler, Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)This short article provides information on the Early Years Strategy 2024–2034, including the key values and aims, how it was developed, and what this might mean for practitioners and professionals working with children aged 0–5 years and their families. -
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Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar explores the impact of childhood bullying, how it affects mental health, the importance of prevention and early intervention, children’s perspectives on bullying, and strategies to work with children experiencing bullying or engaging in bullying behaviour. -
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Supporting families to navigate tough times: The impact of financial and housing insecurity, isolation and discrimination
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar introduces practitioners to a new collection of resources from Emerging Minds that has been created by families who have got through tough times.