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Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs Learning Hub
The Centre for Youth AOD Practice Development and Youth Support and Advocacy ServiceThe Youth AOD Learning Hub, an initiative of the Centre for Youth AOD Practice Development and the Youth Support and Advocacy Service, provides free online courses for professionals working in the youth alcohol and other drug sector to help develop their knowledge and enhance their practice. -
Fact sheet
Alcohol and Drug Problems in Young People
Werry CentreThis fact sheet provides information for families about alcohol and drug problems in young people. -
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Alcohol and other drugs use in young people
Kids HelplineThis webpage provides information for parents and carers about the issue of alcohol and other drug use in children and young people and provide tips on ways to deal with it. -
Webinar
Beginning child aware conversations with parents who use substances
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)In this webinar with the Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN), our multidisciplinary panel will explore and identify reasons that may underlie school attendance difficulties. This presentation will promote the value of partnership-based, trauma-informed strategies to support a contextualised understanding of each child’s unique needs in education settings. -
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. -
Resource summary
Shame and stigma resources
Emerging MindsThis collection of resources has been created with families who’ve been through tough times to spark hope and new ideas for responding to the harmful effects of shame and stigma on children and families. -
Resource summary
Money, housing and health resources
Emerging MindsThese resources have been created with families who've been through tough times to spark hope and give you new ideas for navigating difficulties around money, housing and health. -
Guide
Connection and belonging resources
Emerging MindsThis series of resources has been created with families who've been through tough times to spark hope and new ideas for finding and sustaining threads of connection and a sense of belonging. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis August 2023 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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental heath research: May 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis May 2023 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. -
Video
What is a paediatrician?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a paediatrician can support you and your family. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: April 2023
Prepared by AIFSThis April 2023 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.