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Fact sheet
Creating a welcoming and safe organisation for trans and gender diverse children and their families: A checklist for allied health services
Susanne ProsserA child and their family who has been using your service for some time tells you that they have affirmed or are in the process of affirming their gender. They are not accessing your service for support to affirm their gender; they are simply letting you know about this change in their life. This checklist will help you to create a safe and welcome environment for this child and their family. -
Practice paper
Supporting trans and gender diverse children and their families
Susanne ProsserCreating a safe space for a child to explore their gender identity will contribute to positive mental health outcomes. This resource provides an overview of ways to support a child who is questioning their gender identity or who has come out as trans or gender diverse. It is not designed to give medical or psychological expertise and advice on working with trans and gender diverse children. -
Fact sheet
Supporting trans or gender diverse children and their families with gender affirmation: A guide for GPs and paediatricians
Susanne ProsserThis resource has been designed to guide practitioners through a conversation with a family and their child who is exploring their gender identity and who might be trans or gender diverse. It is both a checklist for you to use in your organisation, and a conversation guide. -
Guide
Mindframe: A guide for reporting on child and youth suicide
EverymindThis resource, developed by Everymind, has been developed to provide guidance on developing safe and sensitive public communications about child and youth suicide. -
Webinar
What are infants telling us: From neonatal nursery care to supporting optimal infant development
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)Co-produced with the Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN), you'll hear from our multidisciplinary panel who explore the emotional and developmental impacts of preterm birth, highlight the importance of observing and responding to infant cues, and outline practical strategies to strengthen early relationships and support preterm infants' neurodevelopment and mental health in their first year. -
Webinar
Understanding and responding to childhood suicidal ideation: A case scenario
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-presented with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar uses a case scenario to reflect on ethical considerations and practical strategies to help practitioners better understand and support children experiencing suicidal ideation. The panellists will also discuss how practitioners can foster connection, seek the child’s insights, and recognise the strengths of the child and their family. -
Short article
The impact of parental incarceration on child behaviour and development
Dr Mandy Truong, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis short article provides an overview of the research evidence on the impacts of parental incarceration on child behaviour and development with a focus on children aged 12 years and under. It outlines the ways in which parental incarceration can impact child outcomes and provides some practice considerations for how practitioners and services can support children. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: April 2025
Prepared by AIFSThis April 2025 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
Responding to childhood suicidal ideation through understanding and curiosity
Amanda Kemperman, Emerging MindsChildren, even at a very young age, can experience significant distress and despair that may lead them to think about suicide. This practice paper highlights the importance of listening and striving to understand children's thoughts, ideas and perspectives on the challenges they face. -
Webinar
How to use neurodivergent-affirming strategies to support child mental health
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), join our panel of speakers as they explore how neurodivergent-affirming practice strategies support the mental health of autistic and ADHDer children. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: March 2025
Prepared by AIFSThis March 2025 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
Understanding and supporting parental reflective confidence
Nicole RollbuschAll parents reflect on the needs of their children. But time, opportunity or confidence to do this is limited for some parents. Practitioners can play a vital role in supporting parents to strengthen their reflective confidence.