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In focus
In focus: Supporting your baby’s mental health and wellbeing
Emerging MindsThis resource explores what you can do to support your baby's mental health and wellbeing, right from birth. -
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In focus: Supporting your child through drought
Emerging MindsThis resource offers information and advice for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of your child, your family and yourself. -
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In focus: Supporting your child after a flood
Emerging MindsThis resource aims to provide advice on how to support the mental health and wellbeing of yourself and your family after a flood. -
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In focus: Parenting with a mental illness
Emerging MindsParenting with mental illness can be hard. But reflecting on the potential impacts will help you recognise when you need further support and implement strategies, to ensure you and your family can manage the more difficult times with strength and resilience. -
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Parents with a mental illness
Parents and carers have skills, strengths and supports they use to help children thrive. But, if you experience mental health difficulties it can sometimes be challenging to draw on these capabilities. Australian research has found that up to one in four children are being raised by a parent with mental… -
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Child and youth voice
Sometimes it can be difficult to understand daily life from a child’s perspective. At Emerging Minds we value the unique view of children and young people as they grow and develop. Our child and youth voice projects help parents to learn from young people with lived experience. Check them out… -
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Looking Back series
The Looking Back series was made by young adults who ‘look back’ on a tough or difficult moment (or part) of their childhood. They reflected on what was going on for them at that time, and what helped them stay strong, or helped them to learn or even grow from… -
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Natural disasters
More Australian children than ever before are living through natural disasters, as extreme weather events such as floods, bushfires and droughts occur more often and with increasing intensity. A growing amount of research shows that exposure to these disasters can have a profound impact on children in terms of their… -
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Anxiety
Anxiety is a common reaction to stressful or new situations. It’s our body’s way of letting us know when to be on guard as part of our ‘fight or flight’ response. Depending on the situation you’re facing, anxiety can feel like slight nervousness through to a racing heart and excessive… -
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Supporting your baby’s wellbeing
When babies feel safe and secure they can confidently explore their environment and experience close connections with the people around them. These resources aim to help you and your baby feel confident and supported in navigating everyday activities such as feeding, sleeping and crying whilst looking after yourself as you… -
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Youth Voice series
As children grow, they navigate life’s ups and downs differently depending on their age and stage of development. The Youth Voice project aimed to identify aspects of mental health and wellbeing that are important to young people, including messages for those who support them in their journey into adulthood. Led… -
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Parentline
Parentline Queensland and the Northern Territory 1300 30 1300 (cost of a local call) 8am to 10pm, seven days a week Parentline Victoria 13 22 89 (cost of a local call) Open 8am to midnight 7 days a week Parent Helpline South Australia 1300 364 100 (cost of a local…