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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. -
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New online course: Our Woven Ways: Connecting practitioners with the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
The interrelationships woven between children, parents, family and community are central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s development and sense of identity. However, colonisation has interrupted important connections and relationships between family, community, culture and Land. Connections are central to any engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander… -
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New resources for working with fathers
Mothers and fathers play an important role in shaping their children’s health and development. Although mothers are still disproportionately responsible for childcare, Australian fathers are now spending more time with their children compared to previous generations.1 Like mothers, fathers and non-birthing parents can influence the mental health and wellbeing… -
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Decolonising psychology – part two
Multiple guestsRuntime00:20:21Released4/3/24 -
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How fathers’ warm and responsive parenting can support child mental health
Melissa Willoughby (AIFS), Cat Strawa (AIFS), Vincent Mancini (Telethon Kids Institute, UWA and The Fathering Project) & Hilary Miller (AIFS)This resource will explore the evidence on how fathers can positively influence their child’s mental health through warm and responsive parenting. -
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How fathers can support child mental health through setting limits and managing behaviour
Melissa Willoughby (AIFS), Cat Strawa (AIFS) & Vincent Mancini (Telethon Kids Institute, UWA and The Fathering Project)This resource outlines how fathers’ approaches to setting limits and managing behaviour can affect child mental health. It also provides considerations for practitioners to support effective practice with fathers and other caregivers. -
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Supporting fathers’ mental health in the perinatal period
Cat Strawa (AIFS), Melissa Willoughby (AIFS), A/Prof Rachel Dryer (ACU), Dr Robyn Brunton (CSU) and Carol Dabb (ACU)This resource describes fathers’ mental health and support needs in the perinatal period, and how practitioners can support fathers during this time. -
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How fathers’ positive engagement and caregiving can support child mental health
Melissa Willoughby (AIFS), Cat Strawa (AIFS) & Vincent Mancini (Telethon Kids Institute, UWA and The Fathering Project)This resource explores the evidence on how fathers can influence their child’s mental health and wellbeing through positively engaging with, and caring for, their child. -
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2024 AAIMH National Conference
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How fathers can positively influence children’s mental health through play
Melissa Willoughby (AIFS), Mandy Truong (AIFS), Cat Strawa (AIFS) & Vincent Mancini (Telethon Kids Institute, UWA and The Fathering Project)This resource outlines how practitioners can support positive child development and mental health by encouraging child–father play. -
Online Course
Our Woven Ways: Connecting practitioners with the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
Online CourseIn this course you'll be introduced to practice strategies to support you in building the genuine connections and trust required to have culturally safe, connecting conversations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents about their worries, strengths and hopes for their children. -
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Money, housing and health
Many families struggle with not having what they need such as money or a safe, reliable place to live. And there may be other difficult things they’re facing at the same time, such as physical illness, violence or racism. Experiencing these kinds of stressors can lead to feelings of shame,…