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Short article
Could a ‘prescription’ of nature benefit children’s mental health?
Michael NorwoodThis short article is based on the paper: Norwood, M. F., Lakhani, A., Fullagar, S., Maujean, A., Downes, M., Byrne, J. … Kendall, E. (2019). A narrative and systematic review of the behavioural, cognitive and emotional effects of passive nature exposure on young people: Evidence for prescribing change. Landscape and Urban Planning. -
Webinar
Introducing child and family practice to parents
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar discusses strategies for establishing inclusive practice with children and parents that allows them to view themselves as the experts in their own lives as well as developing collaborative partnerships which move beyond the assumption of ‘fixing’ children. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2020
Prepared by AIFSThis August 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 that 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. -
Practice paper
An overview of child participation: Key issues for organisations and practitioners
Nicole Paterson and Cathryn HunterThis paper provides an overview of children’s participation in decision-making processes. It highlights the benefits of participation for children, organisations, practitioners and the community, and provides an overview of key factors that practitioners and organisations should consider when consulting children. -
Practice paper
Children’s participation in decision-making processes in the child protection system: Key considerations for organisations and practitioners
Nicole PatersonThis resource provides practitioners with a guide to including children in decision-making processes within the child protection system; in particular, children’s participation in child protection or out-of-home care case planning. -
Practice paper
Supporting children’s participation through shared decision-making in child mental health care
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentreThis paper is part of a suite of resources focusing on children’s participation in decisions that affect them. This resource introduces practitioners to the concepts of children’s participation and shared decision making in children’s mental health care. -
Practice paper
Practical strategies for engaging children in a practice setting
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentreThis resource introduces practitioners to practical strategies and ideas to consider when engaging children (aged 0–12 years) in a practice setting. It briefly discusses the relationship between children’s engagement and children’s participation in decisions that affect them, including the importance of effectively engaging children in practice in order to facilitate decision-making activities. -
Short article
What is effective professional practice from the perspective of children and young people?
Dr Rachel CarsonResearch conducted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) investigated the experiences and needs of children and young people whose parents had separated and had accessed family law system services. This short article outlines key characteristics of effective professional practice, according to the children and young people who participated in this research. Participants were asked to reflect on their post-separation experiences and their families’ engagement with family law system services. -
Guide
Family Partnerships Guide for early learning services
Emerging MindsThis guide is designed to support the implementation of the Family Partnerships Practice Model in early learning services. Think of it as your handbook, with all the key information required for facilitating and participating in the training and implementing the model in your service. -
Fact sheet
Understanding child development: Ages 0-3 years
Dr Sara McLeanThis resource is part of a series from the Emerging Minds: National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health that outlines the key developmental issues and experiences for children, from birth to age 12. It focuses on the developmental experiences of infants and children aged 0–3 years, providing a brief description of how adverse events may be experienced by a child of this age, and how adults can support a child who has been exposed to disruptive life events. -
Fact sheet
Understanding child development: Ages 3-5 years
Dr Sara McLeanThis resource is part of a series from the Emerging Minds: National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health that outlines the key developmental issues and experiences for children, from birth to age 12. It focuses on the developmental experiences of infants and children aged 3-5 years, providing a brief description of how adverse events may be experienced by a child of this age, and how adults can support a child who has been exposed to disruptive life events. -
Fact sheet
Understanding child development: Ages 5-8 years
Dr Sara McLeanThis resource is part of a series from the Emerging Minds: National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health that outlines the key developmental issues and experiences for children, from birth to age 12. It focuses on the developmental experiences of children aged 5–8 years, providing a brief description of how adverse events may be experienced by a child of this age, and how adults can support a child that has been exposed to disruptive life events.