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Practice paper
Engaging with parents when there are child protection concerns: Key considerations
Teresa Hall, Rhys Price-Robertson and Ruby AwramWhen a family has child protection concerns, or is in contact with child protection services, effective parental engagement can be particularly challenging. This resource outlines some of the key considerations for engaging with parents in such circumstances. -
Short article
How can the Australian child protection system better help children who experience cumulative harm?
Rosemary SheehanThis short article has been adapted from a paper recently published in Child and Family Social Work: ‘Cumulative harm in the child protection system: The Australian context’ (https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12621). The paper was based on a systematic literature review of how ‘cumulative harm’ is understood and operationalised within current Australian child protection legislation, policy and practice. -
Fact sheet
Child deaths from abuse and neglect
Child Family Community AustraliaIn this paper we provide an overview of child deaths due to child abuse and neglect in Australia and set these statistics in an international context. -
Practice paper
Culturally informed ways to support mental health in refugee and asylum seeker children
Pragya Gartoulla and Anagha Joshi, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis practice paper aims to provide practitioners with information about culturally informed ways to support the mental health of refugee and asylum seeker children who are likely to have been exposed to significant adversity during crucial phases of their development. -
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. -
In focus
In focus: The child and their local ecology
Emerging MindsExplore how a child’s ecology - their relationships; home, school and neighbourhood environments; and the broader societal and economic context they live in - all have an impact on their mental health, development and wellbeing. And learn how understanding a child's ecology can help you to support them to live their 'best life'. -
Website
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.