Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice

Telethon Kids Institute, Australia, 2014

Related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing, Cultural identity, migration and refugees

Read Book

Telethon Institute for Child Health Research/Kulunga Research Network & University of Western Australia
The book’s 2nd edition covers priority issues on Aboriginal people’s mental health including transgenerational trauma, perinatal and infant mental health, and emotional and behavioral problems in young people. It also has chapters on cultural specific models and programs to assist in healing.

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Short article

Factors that foster resilience in Aboriginal adolescents and implications for early intervention

Christian Young

Most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents in Australia grow and flourish in supportive family environments that enable good mental health and social development. Despite the challenges posed by discrimination, low socio-economic environments, and the historic and ongoing marginalisation of First Nations culture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people are resilient, showing positive outcomes despite the presence of adversity. This study investigated the protective factors that help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to be resilient.
Framework

National Framework for Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Families

COAG Health Council

This National Framework for Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Families (the Framework) articulates a vision, principles and approaches for the delivery of child and family health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Webinar

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and the effects of intergenerational trauma

Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)

This webinar explores the effects of intergenerational trauma on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, outlines current research on the importance of cultural competence and discusses examples of organisational and individual practice to build trust and collaboration.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: October 2024

Prepared by AIFS

This 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.
Webinar

Relationships matter: Walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds

This webinar with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) explores ways that practitioners can build a deeper connection with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: September 2024

Prepared by AIFS

This September 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: August 2024

Prepared by AIFS

This 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.
Webinar

Child-centred approaches to supporting children in out-of-home care

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds

Co-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar outlines practical ways to prioritise the voices of children in OOHC that can support their mental health and wellbeing. It includes perspectives and advice specific to those working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
Webinar

Our Woven Ways: Supporting goal-setting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents

Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

Continuing on with the case study explored in the third webinar of this series, Our Woven Ways: Uncovering the worries of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents, this webinar examines ways to support goal-setting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents through culturally safe practice.
Research summary

Highlights in child mental health research: June 2024

Prepared by AIFS

This June 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

Navigating cultural differences and ethical dilemmas when working with culturally diverse families

Child Family Community Australia & Emerging Minds

Learn how to best support the mental health and wellbeing of children and families from diverse cultural (or CALD) backgrounds in our co-produced webinar with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA).
Webinar

Our Woven Ways: Uncovering the worries of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents

Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

Based on a case study and informed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of ‘being, knowing and doing’, this webinar explores the practice skills required to effectively work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents to explore and respond to their concerns about their children’s social and emotional wellbeing.

Working together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and wellbeing principles and practice

Telethon Kids Institute, Australia, 2014

Discover more resources

Factors that foster resilience in Aboriginal adolescents and implications for early intervention

National Framework for Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Families

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and the effects of intergenerational trauma

Highlights in child mental health research: October 2024

Relationships matter: Walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents

Highlights in child mental health research: September 2024

Highlights in child mental health research: August 2024

Child-centred approaches to supporting children in out-of-home care

Our Woven Ways: Supporting goal-setting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents

Highlights in child mental health research: June 2024

Navigating cultural differences and ethical dilemmas when working with culturally diverse families

Our Woven Ways: Uncovering the worries of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents

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