Words matter: Getting the language of child mental health right
Webinar
— 12 August 2020
This webinar is the first of a two-part series exploring the importance of language in supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Webinars
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Words matter: How to use frames effectively to advance child mental health
Webinar
— 26 August 2020
This webinar is the second of a two-part series exploring the importance of language in supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing.
Past webinars: Watch videos, find resources, join the discussion
Invisible practices: Working with fathers who use violence
Webinar
— 22 July 2020
This webinar discussed how practitioners can engage with fathers who use domestic and family violence.
Preparing young people to leave care during COVID-19
Webinar
— 27 May 2020
This webinar explored the potential impact of COVID-19 on young care leavers, and strategies to strengthen their social and emotional wellbeing.
Cultural considerations to support children from migrant and refugee backgrounds
Webinar
— 13 May 2020
This webinar explored how to have respectful, collaborative and curious conversations with children and families from migrant and refugee backgrounds.
Sadie’s story: Helping women affected by domestic and family violence navigate a fragmented system
Webinar
— 1 April 2020
This webinar discussed the effects of domestic and family violence on women and how practitioners can help women receive the support they need.
Collaborative practice in child and family welfare: Building practitioners’ competence
Webinar
— 18 March 2020
This webinar explored strategies for improving cross-sectoral relationships between child protection and government and non-government partners.
What is child-focused supervision in adult-focused services and how does it work?
Webinar
— 26 February 2020
This webinar discussed child-focused supervision practices and initiatives to support child-focused practice in adult services.
Parent–child play: A mental health promotion strategy for all children
Webinar
— 4 December 2019
This webinar discussed how practitioners can use child-led play to assist families to improve parent–child relationships and child mental health.
Intervening early to prevent youth homelessness: Lessons from the Geelong Project
Webinar
— 30 October 2019
This webinar discussed youth homelessness and what needs to be done to address the problem, with a particular focus on early intervention.
Working with parents affected by alcohol and other drug use: Considering the needs of children in practice
Webinar
— 16 October 2019
This webinar discussed how practitioners working with parents affected by alcohol and other drug use can enhance their child-focused practice.
Putting children first: Changing how we communicate with parents to improve children’s outcomes
Webinar
— 11 September 2019
This webinar discussed new research on ways to communicate with parents to improve children’s development and wellbeing.
