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Keeping yourself safe from child abuse (aimed at children – primary school)
Women's and Children's Health NetworkThis resource is designed to help children of primary school age keep themselves safe from child abuse. Tips include: Who can help, Handling the problems and others. -
Fact sheet
Supporting children and families after a child has been abused
Australian Child and Adolescent Trauma, Loss and Grief NetworkThis fact sheet provides information for professionals on supporting children and families after a child has been abused. It focuses on some of the immediate priorities for responding to a child who has been abused and disclosed this information. -
Practice paper
Does labelling racism as bullying perpetuate a colour-blind approach when working with culturally diverse families?
Amanda Kemperman, Emerging MindsThis resource examines the significant impacts faced by children and families when subjected to racism, particularly when it is acknowledged and addressed within the context of bullying. It offers practical strategies to help practitioners further develop their culturally responsive practice approaches. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: February 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis February 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. -
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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One Talk at a Time: Having conversations
National Office for Child SafetyThis toolkit from the National Office for Child Safety has been designed to help adults have preventative conversations about child sexual abuse with children and young people, other adults and organisations. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: December–January 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis December–January 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: November 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis November 2023 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
Primary health strategies for working with children who present with ADHD concerns
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)Co-produced by the Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN), our webinar panel discuss primary health strategies that support effective work with children who exhibit ADHD behaviours, and how to best collaborate with schools and other services to assist them. -
Fact sheet
Songs for connection and belonging
Emerging MindsHere’s a list of songs that help us feel connected – with our families and beyond. -
In focus
In focus: Child development
Emerging MindsUnderstanding a child’s ecology – their relationships and the environments in which they live, learn, play, and grow – and how brains and bodies develop is an integral part of supporting healthy development and wellbeing. When coupled with a curious, respectful practice approach, this knowledge can help you to scaffold children’s learning and development and equip them with the tools they need to grow and thrive. -
Fact sheet
Skills for connecting through social media
Emerging MindsSocial media can be a positive space for maintaining and making connections with similarly minded people, but it can also impact our existing relationships, and expose us to harmful people and ideas.