Webinar Oct 2023
Supporting children’s wellbeing when working with separating parents
This webinar will explore how practitioners can make children’s wellbeing central to conversations with parents who are navigating separation and/or divorce.
Webinar Oct 2023
This webinar will explore how practitioners can make children’s wellbeing central to conversations with parents who are navigating separation and/or divorce.
Practice guide Nov 2023
This practice guide synthesises research evidence relating to young children's (0-5 years) engagement in nature play.
Submission Nov 2023
This is AIFS submission to the Inquiry into the provisions of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (More Support for Working Families) Bill 2023. AIFS has a long history in undertaking research on the leave-taking and employment of new parents, reporting on parental employment trends, and has ongoing involvement in the International Network on Leave Policies and Research.3 We recognise the importance of a paid parental leave scheme that provides families with options for taking time out of employment to nurture infants and young children, while maintaining a longer-term connection to employment.
Webinar Dec 2023
This webinar explored how practitioners can develop their understanding of complex trauma to effectively support infants and children.
Resource sheet Jan 2024
This resource sheet provides an overview of screening checks for people who engage with vulnerable groups such as children in employment or volunteer activities in Australia.
Webinar Feb 2024
This webinar will explore ways to support young people to develop positive peer relationships in online spaces to promote wellbeing.
Policy and practice paper Feb 2024
This paper summarises the research evidence on the influence of positive peer relationships on the social and emotional development of young people in the middle years (8-14 years).
Webinar Feb 2024
This webinar will draw on practice and lived experience to explore how to support child and family mental health in the face of a disaster.
Webinar Mar 2024
This webinar will explore practical ways to engage with children in out-of-home care to support their mental health and wellbeing.
Webinar Apr 2024
This webinar will discuss how to work collaboratively with families to engage with their ‘village’ and promote infant and toddler mental health.