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Toolkit
Aboriginal suicide prevention resources
LifelineA list of resources from various sources, that have been compiled to assist those that may be suicidal. -
Fact sheet
Grief: how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people might respond to suicide
Headspace National Youth Mental Health FoundationThis fact sheet discusses how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people may experience grief, following a suicide, in a variety of ways. It details what school staff can do to support a young person through the grieving process. -
Website
Suicidal thoughts
ReachOut.comThis webpage explains to teenagers and young adults about suicidal thoughts and things that can be done to keep safe. -
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. -
Webinar
Relationships matter: Walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) explores ways that practitioners can build a deeper connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. -
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. -
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
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. -
Webinar
Our Woven Ways: Supporting goal-setting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)Continuing on with the case study explored in the third webinar of this series, Our Woven Ways: Uncovering the worries of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents, this webinar examines ways to support goal-setting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents through culturally safe practice. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: June 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis June 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
Our Woven Ways: Uncovering the worries of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)Based on a case study and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of ‘being, knowing and doing’, this webinar explores the practice skills required to effectively work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents to explore and respond to their concerns about their children’s social and emotional wellbeing. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: May 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis May 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.