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Bullying
Bullying is a common childhood experience. It’s not ‘a normal part of growing up’ nor is it ‘just something kids do’. The effects of bullying on child mental health and wellbeing can be significant, both for those being bullied and those engaging in bullying behaviour. As a parent, you might… -
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National Workforce Survey competition terms and conditions
Emerging Minds National Workforce Survey for Child, Parent and Family Mental Health | Win an iPad | TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Instructions to enter the Win an iPad Competition Draw (the Draw) form part of these conditions. 2. To be eligible to enter the competition, participants must fully complete and… -
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National Workforce Survey participant information sheet
2023 National Workforce Survey for Child, Parent and Family Mental Health participant information sheet Who is conducting this survey? This survey is being conducted by the research and evaluation team of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health (NWC) at Emerging Minds. The NWC aims to assist professionals and… -
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National Workforce Survey 2023
Work in the health, social or community services sectors? Complete our survey and be in to win one of five iPads! The 2023 Emerging Minds National Workforce Survey for Child, Parent, and Family Mental Health is now open. The survey gathers important data on the capabilities among the Australian health,… -
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Resources for primary care nurses
Emerging Minds offers a range of free, easy-to-use tools to support practitioners working with children and families. As a primary care nurse, you can get started with the following selection of resources. -
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Research, evaluation and design
As a learning organisation, Emerging Minds has a focus on continuous improvement and translating evidence into practice, policy and systems. Emerging Minds’ Research and Evaluation team manages and conducts the ongoing evaluation of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. Through collaboration between the internal team and external collaborators,… -
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Evaluation of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health
Evaluation of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health (National Workforce Centre) was designed and commenced alongside the Centre’s establishment in 2017. Over time, a Process and Impact Evaluation has evolved, with annual reporting to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care on findings, and regular internal… -
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Key findings from the 2020–21 National Workforce Survey
Australian health, social and community services workers feel moderately competent in child mental health. There is still room for improvement in child mental health competency and practice, particularly in the area of infant mental health. -
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Key findings from the 2020–21 NWS: Accessible data
Figure 1. Professions of survey respondents Professional group top respondents Total Mental health Psychologists 177 Mental health nurses 94 Counsellors 83 Psychiatrists 41 Social services Social workers 190 Child and family practitioners 121 Alcohol and other drug workers 31 Youth workers 29 Child protection practitioners 26 Disability workers 26 Health… -
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Evaluation of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health: Accessible data
Figure 1. Hybrid research and evaluation model from 2020 This framework demonstrates the internal elements of the evaluation approach, which are: database development embedding evaluation in program design data collection and analysis stakeholder input to evaluation design program logic development; and program monitoring. The external elements of the evaluation approach… -
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Understanding brain development contributors
Emerging Minds was commissioned to produce Understanding brain development by ARACY through the Thriving Queensland Kids Partnership (TQKP). The modules are one element of TQKP’s Thriving Kids Brain Builders Initiative. This initiative is being delivered in conjunction with the University of Queensland’s Queensland Brain Institute and other collaborators. Many thanks to the… -
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The role of organisation leaders in supporting infant and child mental health
Strong mental health is essential to children’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing. It provides a foundation for the skills needed to navigate complex experiences, participate meaningfully in life and accomplish goals. All services – whether they’re for parents, children and/or families – have a role to play in supporting children’s…