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Fact sheet
Trauma responses in children aged 0-24 months
Emerging Minds and the University of QueenslandThis fact sheet outlines the typical trauma responses that may be seen in children aged 0-24 months following a traumatic event. -
Short article
A general practitioner’s guide to common reactions to trauma and loss by children aged 0–5 years
Emerging MindsFamily doctors regularly see the effects of trauma and loss on children of all ages. Many parents present at family practices concerned by their child’s behaviour. At other times, a general practitioner might become concerned that a parent underestimates the effects of trauma on their child. -
Short article
A guide for health and social service workers: Common reactions to trauma and loss by children aged 0-5 years
Emerging MindsPractitioners are aware that children of all ages are affected by trauma and loss. Many parents will present at a service concerned by their infant or child’s behaviour. -
Practice paper
How the experiences and circumstances of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) children and families influence child mental health
Anagha Joshi and Pragya Gartoulla, Australian Institute of Family StudiesUnderstand how the experiences of children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds can affect child mental health and strategies to support children’s mental health through inclusive and curious practice. -
In focus
In focus: Supporting your child after a bushfire
Emerging MindsIf you’ve recently experienced a bushfire, it’s normal to be worried about the potential mental health impacts on your child or children. This resource aims to provide advice on how to support yourself and your family during this difficult time. -
In focus
In focus: Supporting your child through drought
Emerging MindsThis resource offers information and advice for supporting the mental health and wellbeing of your child, your family and yourself. -
In focus
In focus: Supporting your child after a flood
Emerging MindsThis resource aims to provide advice on how to support the mental health and wellbeing of yourself and your family after a flood. -
Fact sheet
16 tips to support your child’s recovery after a bushfire
Emerging MindsThis resources provides 16 simple tips for supporting your child’s recovery after a bushfire, to help reduce the likelihood of lasting difficulties and connect them to professional support where needed. -
Fact sheet
Looking after your wellbeing following a bushfire
Emerging MindsThis resource explores the importance of parental wellbeing for children’s mental health and recovery following a bushfire, and offers tips to help parents look after themselves as well as their family. -
Fact sheet
Helping your child to prepare for a bushfire
Emerging MindsThis resource provides tips to help families work together in preparing children both practically and emotionally in the event of a bushfire. -
Fact sheet
How to support your child in the weeks after a bushfire
Emerging MindsThis resource offers practical strategies to help parents support their children’s mental health and wellbeing during and in the weeks after a bushfire. -
Fact sheet
Looking after your wellbeing during a drought
Emerging MindsThis resource offers tips for looking after your own wellbeing during drought and explains how taking care of yourself also helps your children's mental health and wellbeing.