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Fact sheet
Exploring stories of hope
Emerging MindsThese practice tips and stories have been gathered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners, who have also shared their experiences in encouraging storytelling and hope in their own work with First Nations children and families. -
Submissions
Response to Parliament of Australia, Senate Finance and Public Administration Committee: Lessons to be learned in relation to the Australian bushfire season 2019-20
Emerging Minds and ACATLGNThis submissions was in response to the Parliament of Australia, Senate Finance and Public Administration Committee: Lessons to be learned in relation to the Australian bushfire season 2019-20. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: April 2020
Prepared by AIFSThis April 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. -
Fact sheet
Using play to support children during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Emerging MindsWhile social distancing rules are in place, children are unable to play with their friends in the way that they are used to. This makes play time at home especially important. The following five tips (available in 18 languages) can help you use play to support your child’s mental health during COVID-19. -
Practice paper
Prejudice-motivated bullying and its impact on child mental health and wellbeing
Susanne ProsserAlong with key health and wellbeing issues associated with bullying, a child experiencing prejudice-motivated bullying may also feel self-hatred or shame about their or their family's identity, attempt to distance themselves from these identities, experience a lack of connection and belonging, or feel a diminished sense of safety in social situations, resulting in high vigilance and anxiety. This resource aims to raise awareness of and build your confidence in directly addressing prejudice-motivated bullying with children and their parents and carers, by providing a range of support strategies. -
Submissions
Emerging Minds response to Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness: March 2020
Emerging MindsThis submission is in response to the Victorian Parliamentary Inquiry into Homelessness. -
Short article
How does family income influence the mental health of Australian children? Differences in child, parent and educator assessments
Rasheda Khanam, Maisha Rahman and Son NghiemThe study analysed data from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) to investigate whether family income affects children’s mental health - and whether the effect, if any, varies across different kinds of informants (e.g. children ['self-report'], parents, teachers). Better understandings around assessor variation and the impact of parental income on children’s mental health could inform policies to improve the wellbeing of Australian children. -
Short article
A general practitioner’s guide to common reactions to trauma and loss by children aged 9–12 years
Emerging MindsFamily doctors regularly see the effects of trauma and loss on children of all ages. Many parents present at family practices concerned by their child’s behaviour. At other times, a general practitioner might become concerned that a parent underestimates the effects of trauma on their child. -
Short article
A guide for health and social service workers: Common reactions to trauma and loss by children aged 9-12 years
Emerging MindsPractitioners are aware that children of all ages are affected by trauma and loss. Many parents will present at a service concerned by their infant or child’s behaviour. -
Practice paper
Practicing cultural curiosity when engaging with children and families
Chris Dolman, Mthobeli Ngcanga and Nellie AndersonThis paper provides an overview of some important considerations in relation to ‘culturally competent’, ‘culturally curious’ and child-focused practices when engaging with children and parents from refugee and migrant communities. It will invite you to reflect upon your current practice with children and families from migrant and refugee communities, and will also provide observations from practitioners about the successes, challenges and lessons they have experienced through adopting a culturally curious stance. -
Submissions
Emerging Minds’ verbal submission at the Productivity Commission mental health public hearing, February 2020
Emerging MindsEmerging Minds Director, Brad Morgan's, verbal submission at the public hearing into mental health, February 2020. -
Video
Managing routines for children during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Emerging MindsRoutines and structure are just as important for children as free time and play, but how do we keep up with routines when so many of our usual activities are on hiatus? As families are spending more time at home together, new routines and structures are created each day to adapt to the current situation. This short video introduces ways for parents and carers to manage routines for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic.