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Fact sheet
Supporting children during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
This curated selection of resources will assist parents and carers to best to support their children and reduce worry and distress. It contains a video, fact sheets and tips about what you can expect and how you can help children cope. -
Fact sheet
Helping children cope with stress during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Emerging MindsAvailable in 18 languages, this fact sheet provides tips for parents and carers to help support their children who may be feeling stressed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. -
Fact sheet
Communicating with your child about Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Emerging MindsMany parents and carers may be wondering how to talk with their child or children about COVID-19 and what information to share. This resource is designed to help you to prepare for these conversations. -
Webinar
Identifying and responding to child sexual abuse: Supporting the mental health of children and young people
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsThis webinar combines practice and lived experience to explore how we as a sector can better identify and respond to child sexual abuse and support victims and survivors to heal and recover. It is intended to complement ‘Trauma prevention and early intervention approaches with children and young people’ which was broadcast in September 2025. -
Resource summary
Resources for supporting infants and children in disasters
This practice guide is a series of resources on child-centred and family-focused approaches in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. It aims to equip you with foundational knowledge and evidence-informed approaches to support infants, children and their families during and after disasters, and promote their long-term healing and wellbeing. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: August 2025
Prepared by AIFSThe August 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. -
Webinar
Trauma prevention and early intervention approaches with children and young people
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsOur webinar with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) focuses on the importance of trauma prevention and early intervention in facilitating the mental wellbeing of children and young people. Drawing on the expertise of Professor Daryl Higgins, a key researcher in the ACMS, and Shankari Sundaram, a counsellor at Rebuild - Relationships Australia South Australia, it also outlines strategies for practitioners, organisations and systems to use in the prevention and intervention of child maltreatment. -
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. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: June 2025
Prepared by AIFSThe June 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. -
Webinar
Wellbeing for workers supporting children and families after a disaster webinar
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) will explore how to support workers who engage with children and families during and after disasters or severe weather events. It is intended for both managers and frontline practitioners. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: May 2025
Prepared by AIFSThe May 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. -
Short article
The impact of parental incarceration on child behaviour and development
Dr Mandy Truong, Australian Institute of Family StudiesThis short article provides an overview of the research evidence on the impacts of parental incarceration on child behaviour and development with a focus on children aged 12 years and under. It outlines the ways in which parental incarceration can impact child outcomes and provides some practice considerations for how practitioners and services can support children.