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Fact sheet
Helping your child stop bullying: A guide for parents
Child Family Community AustraliaThis resource is part of a series on bullying and includes the following: What is bullying? What are the signs? What parents can do. Things you can do with your child. Things you can do as a family. Help lines and other support. -
Short article
Self-harm in primary school-aged children
Dr Laura Gobey, Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)This article provides a summary of the research evidence on self-harm behaviours in primary school-aged children. It outlines what self-harm behaviours are, how common they are, and why primary school-aged children may be self-harming. -
Webinar
Towards a comprehensive child mental health system: Exploring workforce availability
Emerging MindsThis webinar is intended for organisational and systems leaders across the health, education, social and community services sectors, as well as practitioners with an interest in workforce development. -
Resource summary
Resources for supporting infants and children in disasters
This practice guide is a series of resources on child-centred and family-focused approaches in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. It aims to equip you with foundational knowledge and evidence-informed approaches to support infants, children and their families during and after disasters, and promote their long-term healing and wellbeing. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: July 2025
Prepared by AIFSThe July 2025 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 the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis that presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: May 2025
Prepared by AIFSThe May 2025 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 the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis that presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Guide
Mindframe: A guide for reporting on child and youth suicide
EverymindThis resource, developed by Everymind, has been developed to provide guidance on developing safe and sensitive public communications about child and youth suicide. -
Webinar
How to use neurodivergent-affirming strategies to support child mental health
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), join our panel of speakers as they explore how neurodivergent-affirming practice strategies support the mental health of autistic and ADHDer children. -
Webinar
Working with children who are experiencing or engaging in bullying behaviour
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar explores the impact of childhood bullying, how it affects mental health, the importance of prevention and early intervention, children’s perspectives on bullying, and strategies to work with children experiencing bullying or engaging in bullying behaviour. -
Webinar
Supporting families to navigate tough times: The impact of financial and housing insecurity, isolation and discrimination
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar introduces practitioners to a new collection of resources from Emerging Minds that has been created by families who have got through tough times. -
Webinar
A whole child approach to disaster recovery
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar, co-produced by the Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN), our panel of experts explore ways to support infants and children following a disaster. -
Practice paper
Why we need to support infants and children before, during and after disasters
Emerging MindsInfants and children rely on the adults around them to meet their needs, keep them safe and help them to make sense of their world. This puts them at greater risk of adverse impacts when a disaster occurs. This practice paper introduces the foundational knowledge and skills needed to support children and families at all stages of a disaster (preparedness, response and recovery).