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Webinar
Working therapeutically with children who have experienced trauma from physical or sexual abuse
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)Co-produced with the Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN), this webinar discusses how practitioners can respond to the challenges of working therapeutically with families when children have experienced physical or sexual abuse. -
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. -
Video
What is a practice nurse?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a practice nurse can support you and your family. -
Video
What is a family law counsellor?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a family law counsellor can support you and your family. -
Practice paper
Culturally responsive strategies for promoting children’s health and wellbeing across diverse communities (part two)
Amanda Kemperman, Emerging MindsThis paper is the second of two that discuss culturally responsive practice to support children’s mental health and wellbeing when working with families with diverse cultural (or CALD) backgrounds. -
Practice paper
Culturally responsive understandings for promoting children’s health and wellbeing across diverse communities (part one)
Amanda Kemperman, Emerging MindsThis paper is the first of two that discuss practising cultural responsiveness in working with families from diverse (or CALD) communities to support children’s mental health and wellbeing. -
Fact sheet
Emerging Minds Focus framework summaries
Emerging MindsThese resources are designed to build your understanding of how Emerging Minds Focus can support quality improvement within your sector. -
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. -
Short article
Sleep health and sleep inequities in children
Dr Mandy Truong, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis short article outlines what sleep inequities are, and explores the relationship between sleep health and child mental health among school-aged children. -
Practice paper
Children’s mental health when experiencing multiple adversities: Practice skills for effective conversational maps
Emerging MindsThis paper examines five practice perspective shifts that are often utilised by family and relationship practitioners who want to engage with children about every aspect of their lives. -
Fact sheet
Listen to our voices and our stories: Including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in decisions that impact them
Kahli Regan, Tannielle McHugh, Prof Pat Dudgeon, Prof Helen Milroy, Dr Jemma CollovaTo understand the issues that are impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and how to best provide support, it’s important to listen to and empower the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. -
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.