By linking Emerging Minds resources with courses, students will have access to a wide range of content aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in how to support infant and child mental health. In using this guide you play a crucial role in fostering a society where the wellbeing of our youngest members is prioritised, ensuring a brighter and healthier future for all.
Recommended courses:
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Online Course
An introduction to family partnerships for educators
Online CourseDeveloped for educators, this course introduces the concept of family partnerships as a practice for supporting children’s mental health, development and overall wellbeing. Learn about what family partnerships are; how they can be used to support children’s wellbeing; and what authentic family partnerships look like in practice. -
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Supporting children in early learning following a disaster or community trauma
Online CourseThis course provides early learning educators with a practical framework and tips for supporting children following a natural disaster or community trauma. -
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Supporting primary students following a disaster or community trauma
Online CourseThis course provides primary school educators with a practical framework and tips for supporting children following a natural disaster or community trauma. -
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Supporting secondary students following a disaster or community trauma
Online CourseThis course provides secondary school educators with a practical framework and tips for supporting young people following a natural disaster or community trauma.
Recommended webinars:
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Webinar
Webinar | Supporting the mental health of children who experience bullying
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar aims to increase the skills and confidence of mental health professionals in responding to children who experience bullying behaviour. -
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Supporting trans and gender diverse children and their families webinar
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar explores ways practitioners can use non-binary language, help families recognise and understand children’s choices and support children’s mental health where they identify as trans or gender diverse. -
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Supporting children after natural and human-induced disasters webinar
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsFeaturing Nicola Palfrey and Michelle Roberts, this webinar discussed how practitioners can help children and families navigate the different stages of community trauma.
Recommended podcasts:
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Families Podcast
Understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma
Justin McArthurRuntime00:23:51Released20/11/23 -
Practitioners Podcast
Exploring children’s relationship with video gaming
Nikki TaranisRuntime00:22:46Released17/4/23 -
Webinar
Identifying developmental concerns in school-aged children
Emerging Minds and Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)This webinar with the RACGP explores how ‘typical development’ is defined in children aged 5-12, the relationship between mental health difficulties and developmental difficulties in school-aged children, and the skills required to identify developmental concerns. Facilitated by Dr James Best, panellists include Dr Andrew Leech, Felicity Kime, Susan Pagel and Dr Stephen Stathis.
Additional material:
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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. -
In focus
In focus: The child and their local ecology
Emerging MindsExplore how a child’s ecology - their relationships; home, school and neighbourhood environments; and the broader societal and economic context they live in - all have an impact on their mental health, development and wellbeing. And learn how understanding a child's ecology can help you to support them to live their 'best life'.