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Fact sheet
Why are connection and belonging important?
Emerging MindsThis resource explores what social connection is, what can get in the way, and why it's important for getting through tough times. -
Fact sheet
Connecting and caring for each other in tough times
Emerging MindsEven when we care about each other, connecting within our families can be really hard. This resource offers stories from families who've found ways to stay connected during tough times. -
Fact sheet
Feeling connection and belonging outside our families
Emerging MindsOutside our immediate family we form connections to other people and communities - from friends and neighbours to people in school communities, workplaces, interest groups, or a friendly interaction in the grocery store. Or we may find connection with places, cultures, nature, spirituality or social movements. -
Fact sheet
Finding connection beyond family, friends and community
Emerging MindsThere are many reasons why it might not feel possible or safe to build relationships with other people or communities at times. But important connections can still be found with nature, culture and places - even with yourself. -
Fact sheet
Supporting children’s social connections in tough times
Emerging MindsSocial connections provide an important network for supporting children’s wellbeing and helping them get through tough times. When things are difficult for families, it can be hard to support these connections. -
Video
What is a family law counsellor?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a family law counsellor can support you and your family. -
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 AIFSThis 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
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. -
Webinar
How to support parents with intellectual disability to meet their parenting goals
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar explores how to support parents with an intellectual disability to achieve positive outcomes for themselves as parents and for their children. -
Video
How I get through tough times
Emerging MindsIn this video, children talk about things in their life that help them, to cope with challenges and feel positive feelings and express them through art. -
Video
What is child mental health?
Emerging MindsIn this animation, Emm shares some key things every adult should know about children’s mental health.