Report – Child mental health: A time for innovation
News— 13 June 2018
This report identifies a need for policy and funding discussions to promote and improve the mental health of children and the adults they become.
Early and middle childhood
Event – National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
News— 13 June 2018
Event date: 4 August 2018, National
Survey – Strengthening parenting partnerships during pregnancy and the early years: An online survey of parents’ relationship experiences, support needs and preferences
News— 13 June 2018
The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute seeks parents of children aged 0–5 years to participate in an online survey.
Article – Implementing the Baby One Program: A qualitative evaluation of family-centred child health promotion in remote Australian Aboriginal communities
News— 6 June 2018
This article reports on the implementation of the Baby One Program in remote Australian Aboriginal communities.
Report – A review of the effects of early childhood education
News— 6 June 2018
This literature review presents Australian and international evidence on the effects of early childhood education.
Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity: Contents
CFCA Practitioner Resource— May 2018
A four-guide series on developmental differences intended for professionals supporting vulnerable children and their families.
Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity: Emotional dysregulation (practice guide 1 of 4)
CFCA Practitioner Resource— May 2018
The focus of this resource is emotional dysregulation; which may put a child at increased risk of social and emotional difficulties over time.
Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity: Diminished social reward (practice guide 2 of 4)
CFCA Practitioner Resource— May 2018
This resource focuses on diminished response to social reward; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of developing depression over time.
Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity: Difficulty with executive functioning (practice guide 3 of 4)
CFCA Practitioner Resource— May 2018
A resource on difficulty with executive functioning; which we believe may put a child at increased risk of learning and behavioural issues over time.
Developmental differences in children who have experienced adversity: Threat bias (practice guide 4 of 4)
CFCA Practitioner Resource— May 2018
This series of practitioner resources describes four areas of developmental difference and outlines principles for supporting affected children.
