Commissioned report Apr 2016
Flexible child care
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To which extent is child care flexible enough to meet the needs of parents who work non-standard or variable hours?
Commissioned report Apr 2016
To which extent is child care flexible enough to meet the needs of parents who work non-standard or variable hours?
Research report Nov 2016
Explores how parents make decisions about work and care, especially when faced with shift work or inflexible job conditions.
Resource sheet Apr 2023
A list of national and state/territory helplines and telephone counselling services for children, young people and parents
Practice guide Feb 2024
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 play and their association with child mental health. The article also provides considerations for practitioners who work with fathers and other caregivers to support positive child development and mental health through encouraging child–father play.
Practice guide Feb 2024
This resource developed with Emerging Minds explores the research evidence on how fathers’ involvement can influence their children’s mental health. Specifically, the resource explores the effects of fathers positively engaging with and caring for their children. It also provides insights into how practitioners and services can support fathers to engage positively with their children.
Short article Feb 2024
This resource developed with Emerging Minds explores the research evidence on how fathers’ engagement can influence their children’s mental health. Specifically, it explores the effects of fathers’ warm and responsive parenting on their children’s mental health. This resource also provides insights into how practitioners and services can support fathers to display more warm and responsive behaviours to promote positive mental health in their children.
Short article Sep 2022
Explains why adult mental health clients might not disclose their sexual abuse histories and summarises strategies to assist with effective enquiry.
Webinar Dec 2023
This webinar explored how practitioners can develop their understanding of complex trauma to effectively support infants and children.
Webinar Feb 2024
This webinar will explore ways to support young people to develop positive peer relationships in online spaces to promote wellbeing.
Commissioned report Sep 2015
Reviews the literature on trauma-informed frameworks, models and guidelines for supporting survivors of sexual violence with mental health problems.