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Self-harm in primary school-aged children
Dr Laura Gobey, Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)This article provides a summary of the research evidence on self-harm behaviours in primary school-aged children. It outlines what self-harm behaviours are, how common they are, and why primary school-aged children may be self-harming. -
Webinar
Towards a comprehensive child mental health system: Exploring workforce availability
Emerging MindsThis webinar is intended for organisational and systems leaders across the health, education, social and community services sectors, as well as practitioners with an interest in workforce development. -
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Resources for supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families
These resources explore how non-Indigenous practitioners and services can develop genuine connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities to create the best conditions for effective service delivery; services based on respect, learning and creating shared understandings. -
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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. -
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Understanding parents’ experiences of their child engaging in self-harm and/or suicidal ideation
Beth Thomas-Richards & Dr Mandy Truong, Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS)This short article describes the experiences of parents with children engaging in self-harm or experiencing suicidal ideation, including the role of stigma and shame. It also provides practice considerations on how to best support parents and their child. -
Guide
Welcoming Our Little Ones: A guide for families to raise strong and deadly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Nunkuwarrin Yunti & Emerging MindsWelcoming Our Little Ones shares some stories and ideas to support families to raise healthy and grounded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, with a specific focus on pregnancy to five years. -
Guide
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dads matter
Nunkuwarrin Yunti & Emerging MindsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dads have an important role to play in the lives of their kids. This guide shares stories and advice from Indigenous dads and parents on supporting your partner and parenting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the first five years. -
Guide
Welcoming Our Little Ones: What is this guide about?
Nunkuwarrin Yunti & Emerging MindsThis guide is for anyone with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in their family, including non-Indigenous carers, and includes advice just for dads. -
Guide
Welcoming Our Little Ones: Sharing stories from pregnancy to birth
Nunkuwarrin Yunti & Emerging MindsCulture starts being built in our babies in the womb. Read about building the foundations for wellbeing and spiritual connections to Country and family from pregnancy. -
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Welcoming Our Little Ones: Sharing stories from birth to 1 year old
Nunkuwarrin Yunti & Emerging MindsFrom birth we can help babies connect to Country and culture. Read about ways of connecting and supporting belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. -
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Welcoming Our Little Ones: Sharing stories from 1 to 3 years old
Nunkuwarrin Yunti & Emerging MindsFrom a young age, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children learn by experiencing their environment and spending time with family members, Community and other children. Read some ideas for supporting the development of spirit and kinship in their early years. -
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Welcoming Our Little Ones: Sharing stories from 3 to 5 years old
Nunkuwarrin Yunti & Emerging MindsAges 3 to 5 are an important stage of learning for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Read about ways of supporting children to grow in independence, meet challenges, and become stronger in their culture and connections.