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Fact sheet
Caring for grandchildren when their parents are living with mental illness
Emerging MindsThis resource was developed to help grandparents think about how to prepare for grandchildren coming to stay with them because the children’s parent is experiencing mental illness. It provides advice on maintaining family relationships and what to do when it’s time for children to return to live with their parents. -
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How to support parents living with mental illness
Emerging MindsThis resource aims to assist family and friends’ understanding of what is helpful, and what is not, when supporting parents living with mental illness. -
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Getting help when your parent is living with mental illness: a guide for teens
Emerging MindsThis resource was developed to help young people understand how to seek help for themselves when a parent has a mental illness. This includes talking to others, whether a family friend or counsellor; having questions answered; and what to do if they feel unsafe. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: March 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis March 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
How a ‘village’ approach can support infant and toddler mental health
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar discusses how to work collaboratively with families to engage with their 'village' and promote infant and toddler mental health. -
Fact sheet
One Talk at a Time: Child sexual abuse: Get the facts
National Office for Child SafetyThis resource from the National Office for Child Safety (NOCS) includes foundational information about child sexual abuse. The resource contains statistics to learn more about child sexual abuse and helps to dispel common myths and misconceptions, and help people understand the role they can play in protecting children and young people. -
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Skills for navigating services
Emerging MindsThis fact sheet includes skills and ideas shared by people who have accessed services to get what they need for their children and families while trying to maintain their dignity. -
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Supporting children when you’re struggling with money
Emerging MindsNot having enough money can make parenting more challenging. Here are some ways of getting your family through those tough financial times. -
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For service workers: Collaboration and care between families and providers
Emerging MindsThis is a collection of stories of collaboration, care and overcoming barriers from families and workers which we hope will be a reminder of what’s possible for those working or volunteering in frontline services. -
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Striving to be an ally to families experiencing racism
Emerging MindsChallenging and ending racism is everyone’s responsibility. Read about some of the ways you can be an ally and support families by educating yourself and responding to dismantle racism. -
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Experiences and skills of families living in poverty
Emerging MindsPoverty is more than struggling with money. Read about some of the skills families have used to survive poverty. -
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Collaboration and care between families and service providers
Emerging MindsWe spoke to families about their experiences with services that were respectful and collaborative. We hope the following stories might offer you hope and serve as a reminder of what's possible.