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Podcast
How can a national workforce approach support children’s social and emotional wellbeing?
Emerging MindsIn this episode, we sit down with the Director of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health, Brad Morgan, to discuss why supporting the mental health of children under 12 years is so important. Brad is trained as an occupational therapist and brings with him a wealth of wisdom and experience, having previously led the Children of Parents with a Mental Illness (COPMI) initiative. Tune in to learn why the mental health of children often flies under the radar and the approach that the National Workforce Centre is taking to support practitioners and other professionals to strengthen children’s mental health. -
Book
National practice standards for the mental health workforce
Commonwealth Department of Health'These standards outline capabilities that all mental health professionals should achieve in their work. They are intended to complement discipline-specific practice standards or competencies of the professions of nursing, occupational therapy, psychiatry, psychology and social work.' - The Commonwealth Department of Health -
Short article
Child mental health literacy: What is it and why is it important?
Lucy TullyOver the past 20 years, Australia has emerged as a leader in campaigns that have focused on increasing mental health literacy, particularly for adult/adolescent depression and anxiety disorders. But what about child mental health literacy, which refers to adult knowledge and beliefs about mental health problems for children under 12 years of age? Aside from the recent work of the Emerging Minds: National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health (NWCCMH) and beyondblue's Be You initiative, there has been a noticeable lack of focus on child mental health literacy both in Australia and internationally. -
Video
What is a practice nurse?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a practice nurse can support you and your family. -
Video
What is a family law counsellor?
Emerging MindsLearn more about how a family law counsellor can support you and your family. -
Webinar
Child-centred approaches to supporting children in out-of-home care
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar outlines practical ways to prioritise the voices of children in OOHC that can support their mental health and wellbeing. It includes perspectives and advice specific to those working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: June 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis June 2024 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 which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
Webinar
Navigating cultural differences and ethical dilemmas when working with culturally diverse families
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsLearn how to best support the mental health and wellbeing of children and families from diverse cultural (or CALD) backgrounds in our co-produced webinar with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA). -
Toolkit
Children’s mental health and two generation approaches
FrameWorks InstituteThis mini toolkit builds on our original framework, providing specific guidance and recommendations for communicating about intergenerational approaches to wellbeing. -
Toolkit
Children’s mental health and climate change and disasters
FrameWorks InstituteThis mini toolkit builds on our original framework, providing specific guidance and recommendations for communicating about the relationship between climate change, disasters and the mental health of children and families. -
Webinar
How to support parents with intellectual disability to meet their parenting goals
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar explores how to support parents with an intellectual disability to achieve positive outcomes for themselves as parents and for their children. -
Practice paper
Culturally responsive strategies for promoting children’s health and wellbeing across diverse communities (part two)
Amanda Kemperman, Emerging MindsThis paper is the second of two that discuss culturally responsive practice to support children’s mental health and wellbeing when working with families with diverse cultural (or CALD) backgrounds.