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Practice paper
Working and walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people: A practical guide for non-Indigenous workers
Judy Atkinson, Margaret Hayes and Caroline (Carlie) AtkinsonTo fully understand the lives and circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, it is necessary to understand and accept the impacts of trauma across generations, without judgement, but with clear insight and intention to use your skills and capacities for healing. -
Podcast
Responding to complex developmental trauma
Kathryn LentonRuntime00:25:55Released9/6/22 -
Podcast
Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants during the first 2,000 days
Dana Shen and Shirley YoungRuntime00:23:15Released18/9/23 -
Online Course
Walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care
Online CourseThis course provides non-Aboriginal practitioners with tangible examples of how the domains of social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) can be applied to equip Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care. -
Webinar
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and the effects of intergenerational trauma
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar explores the effects of intergenerational trauma on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, outlines current research on the importance of cultural competence and discusses examples of organisational and individual practice to build trust and collaboration. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: October 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis October 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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: September 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis September 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
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. -
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. -
Fact sheet
Standing against stigma
Emerging MindsStigma can show up in our thoughts about others even when we don’t want it to. This resource can help us notice and question those thoughts. -
Fact sheet
Families standing up to shame and stigma by making home a safe haven
Emerging MindsThere are many ways we can respond to shame and stigma. The families we talked to share their ideas for making home a safe haven. -
Fact sheet
Families standing up to shame and stigma by using care and compassion
Emerging MindsRead the stories of families who were shown care, compassion and kindness in the face of shame and stigma, and how it impacted their experiences.