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Research paper
Effects of child abuse and neglect for adult survivors
Child Family Community AustraliaThis resource explores the potential long-term effects of child abuse and neglect that may extend into adulthood. -
Research paper
A stitch in time saves nine: Preventing and responding to the abuse and neglect of infants
This information discusses the risk of child abuse and neglect during infancy and discusses interventions to address this. The role of parental risk factors is also examined. -
Webinar
Engaging children and parents affected by child sexual abuse
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar explores the role of professionals in preventing the long-term negative consequences associated with child sexual abuse and discusses practical strategies in working effectively with children who have been abused, and supporting non-offending parents to provide consistent and non-blaming messages to help recovery. -
Fact sheet
Responding to a disclosure of child sexual abuse
Emerging MindsThis resource provides clear, stepped guidance on how to respond to a disclosure of child sexual abuse. -
Resource summary
Reporting child abuse and neglect
Child Family Community AustraliaThis resource sheet provides information on state and territory departments responsible for receiving reports of suspected child maltreatment from members of the public. -
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. -
Practice paper
Wellbeing for workers supporting children and families after a disaster
Emerging MindsThis resource focuses on how to look after your own wellbeing as a practitioner or worker when supporting children and families after a disaster. -
Practice paper
Play and creative expression
Emerging MindsThis resource demonstrates the importance of encouraging play and creative expression to help children unpack, explore and process difficult experiences like disaster. Creative expression is encouraged as a way for children to communicate about complex emotions and feelings, especially when they might be difficult to articulate verbally -
Practice paper
Support networks
Emerging MindsIn addition to the support of extended family, friends and the learning community, responses from governments and specialist mental health services plus digital resources are important to the successful recovery of children and families after a disaster. -
Practice paper
Routines and predictability
Emerging MindsRe-establishing routines and setting boundaries and expectations are important for restoring children's sense of stability and safety after a disaster, especially when they have to spend time away from their parents or home. -
Practice paper
Emotional regulation
Emerging MindsThis resource explains the importance of connection, emotional literacy and environment in helping children feel safe, and how regulation can be achieved through the body using sensory- and movement-based exercises, along with fun, relaxing and mindfulness activities. -
Practice paper
Child–adult relationships
Emerging MindsFollowing a disaster it's common for children to experience increased separation anxiety. This resources explores how parents can help children to develop safe relationships with other caring adults.