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Short article
While you wait: Suggestions for service providers to support children and their families who are on waiting lists
Susanne ProsserService providers will often need to refer families and children to other services for specialist assessment or care. Unfortunately, waiting lists for these services are quite common, which can cause further stress for families as they continue to deal with the status quo. This short article was inspired by research into barriers and facilitators to early childhood mental health pathways in the Barwon region in southwest Victoria, with one of the barriers identified as long wait times for appointments, and the following practices were suggested by professionals interviewed for this research. -
Webinar
Collaborative practice in child and family welfare: Building practitioners’ competence
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar, co-produced by CFCA and Emerging Minds, explored strategies for improving cross-sectoral relationships between child protection and government and non-government partners. -
Practice paper
Prejudice-motivated bullying and its impact on child mental health and wellbeing
Susanne ProsserAlong with key health and wellbeing issues associated with bullying, a child experiencing prejudice-motivated bullying may also feel self-hatred or shame about their or their family's identity, attempt to distance themselves from these identities, experience a lack of connection and belonging, or feel a diminished sense of safety in social situations, resulting in high vigilance and anxiety. This resource aims to raise awareness of and build your confidence in directly addressing prejudice-motivated bullying with children and their parents and carers, by providing a range of support strategies. -
Practice paper
Supporting families while they wait for a health care service
Sara Abdi, Parenting Research CentreExtended wait times to access health services can be harmful for children and their family, but health care practitioners can support families on a waitlist through regular communication and contact, planning, identifying informal supports, and providing information and resources to support them through the waiting period. -
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. -
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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: October 2022
VariousThis October 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. -
Short article
Telehealth for supporting child mental health
Lauren Winkler, Parenting Research CentreThis short article summarises research evidence and findings from practitioner consultations on mental health care delivery models. Findings suggest a flexible, hybrid model of care which includes telehealth is more likely to be acceptable and effective for children and families needing mental health support over telehealth alone. -
Practice paper
Primary health support for bullying in the middle years: Learnings for practitioners
Michele Hervatin, Parenting Research CentrePrimary health care practitioners have an important role to play in identifying and responding to bullying, and in doing so, supporting child wellbeing. -
In focus
In focus: Understanding anxiety in children
Emerging MindsWith an understanding of the types, causes and signs of anxiety you can support your child to develop resilience skills, manage their anxiety and live their best life. -
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 baby’s mental health and wellbeing
Emerging MindsThis resource explores what you can do to support your baby's mental health and wellbeing, right from birth.