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Father sitting and comforting sad son with autism, mental disorder and depression on garden step backyard patio. Back view of caring, loving and kind single parent supporting, comforting and talking
18 February 2025

Responding to children and young people’s disclosures of…

This is a guide to responding to children and young people’s disclosures of abuse and maltreatment. It also outlines what we know about how, why and when children and…

9 December 2024

Understanding adult sexual assault matters: Insights from…

The resource features 13 key insights that examine false assumptions or stereotypes about sexual assault. Each insight provides evidence and examples that may assist…

Mother talking seriously with her teenage daughter about poor school performance
28 August 2024

Principles for doing trauma-informed research and program…

This practice guide outlines approaches and principles for doing trauma-informed research and evaluationprojects.

Elementary aged boy doing homework at the dining table and looking at his father
28 August 2024

How to do trauma-informed research and evaluation

The practice guide covers what trauma-informed research is, the value of considering trauma throughout the research process and high-level principles of trauma…

Young african american woman doctor consulting european sad male patient in clinic interior, cropped, close up. Professional medical care, mental problems, treatment of depression, support and help
19 June 2024

Managing uncertainty in professional practice

This practice guide provides an overview of what uncertainty and uncertainty tolerance are and their significance to professional practice.

Schoolboy sitting at the classroom and working hardly
15 May 2024

Understanding behaviours of concern for children with…

This practice guide draws on research evidence and practitioner knowledge to provide an overview of approaches to understanding the behaviours of children with…

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1 March 2024

Supporting fathers’ mental health in the perinatal period

This practice guide developed with Emerging Minds looks into supporting fathers’ mental health in the perinatal period.

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1 February 2024

How fathers’ positive engagement and caregiving can support…

This resource developed with Emerging Minds explores the research evidence on how fathers’ involvement can influence their children’s mental health. Specifically, the…

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1 February 2024

How fathers can positively influence children’s mental…

This resource developed with Emerging Minds outlines how fathers can influence their child’s mental health through play. It describes various types of child–father…