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Research paper
Policy Briefing Paper: Complexity in kinship care in Victoria
Baptcare, OzChild and AnchorBaptcare OzChild and Anchor proposed this research to understand more about how complex issues were impacting children and families in kinship care. -
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Child protection and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Child Family Community AustraliaThis paper provides a snapshot of data describing rates of involvement of Indigenous children in child protection and out-of-home care in 2012-13. -
Practice paper
Engaging with parents who have children in out-of-home care: Key considerations
Mary Salveron, Nicole Paterson, and Rhys Price-RobertsonEngaging with parents or caregivers who have children living in out-of-home care can be daunting for practitioners who do not have much experience with child protection services. This resource outlines some of the key considerations for engaging with such parents, and encourages you to reflect on the relevance of these issues to your own practice. -
Video
What is a social worker?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how social workers can support you and your family. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: September 2022
VariousThis September 2022 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. -
Guide
Stories of deadly dads: How Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers keep strong
Emerging Minds, Aboriginal Art Designs and DIMSThis series of six short stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers is intended to provide learning opportunities for practitioners and services who support First Nations families, including men and their children, helping them start conversations and promote reflective practices. -
Online course
Rebuilding our shields: Sharing the stories of deadly dads
Emerging Minds, Aboriginal Art Designs and DIMSThis course is designed to break down dominant stereotypes and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander fathers as they walk two paths; one that honours traditional parenting roles and a second that reflects the parenting expectations of contemporary Australia. It has been created for non-Indigenous practitioners to develop their understanding and connection points when supporting First Nations fathers, children and families. -
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Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
13YARN13YARN provides 24/7 crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are feeling overwhelmed or having mental health difficulties. -
Webinar
Practice strategies for working with children with disability
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar discusses practice approaches that will help you to support the agency of children living with disability and identify and encourage families’ strengths, interests, preferences and know-how. -
Online course
Understanding childhood bullying and mental health
Emerging MindsThis online course builds foundational knowledge to best support the mental health and wellbeing of children experiencing bullying. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: June 2022
VariousThis June 2022 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. -
Online course
Honouring Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander voices in healing family violence
Emerging MindsThis online training course will help you to reinforce connections, strengths and skills in your work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families experiencing family violence, enabling them to take the lead in their healing journey.