Responding to family violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to support children’s social and emotional wellbeing

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds, Australia, September 2020

Related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, Family and domestic violence, Family conflict, separation and divorce

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this resource may contain images, audio or names of people who have passed away.

This webinar, co-produced by Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) and Emerging Minds, explores ways to respond to family violence and support child wellbeing in First Nations families, drawing on the expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners.

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Responding to family violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to support children’s social and emotional wellbeing

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds, Australia, September 2020

Discover more resources

Engaging mothers and children affected by family and domestic violence webinar

Keeping children visible in practice responses to family and domestic violence

Highlights in child mental health research: October 2024

Relationships matter: Walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents

Highlights in child mental health research: September 2024

Strategies for supporting the mental health of infants and children after a disaster: Child–adult relationships

Working therapeutically with children who have experienced trauma from physical or sexual abuse

Highlights in child mental health research: August 2024

What is a family law counsellor?

Child-centred approaches to supporting children in out-of-home care

Our Woven Ways: Supporting goal-setting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents

Highlights in child mental health research: June 2024

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