Building resilience in children and young people
From a study by The Australian Institute of Family
What does good practice looks like in community-based interventions designed to build resilience in children and young people aged 7–20? Evidence that three types of interventions can improve resilience..
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We've been counting the bodies wrong - 1
From a book 'Greater Than Gravity' by Michael J Me
Childhood trauma is the No 1 root cause of death. But recorded on death certificates is; heart disease, cancer, overdose, etc. It creates destruction across mental, physical, spiritual, and social aspects of life.
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We've been counting the bodies wrong - 2
From a book 'Greater Than Gravity' by Michael J Me
We need to recognise that our society, sadly and surprisingly, is still in the budding stages of understanding and addressing the epidemic of childhood trauma. There are 3 areas of effort required.
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Behavioural nudges to improve parenting
Geoff Knott
A '5-a-day' campaign encourages people to eat 5 portions of fruit/veg daily. Why not do the same with parents to raise awareness of long-term harm some actions have and also good parenting practices. Some nudges..
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Family Hubs Toolkit for Churches
From resources by ChurchWorks
A guide to help churches and local authorities collaborate. Designed to help local churches and faith groups/places of worship explore how they can play a key role in the delivery of Family Hubs in their communities.
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The delicate art of raising children’s self-esteem
From an article by Bold Science
How can parents and teachers raise children’s self-esteem in a healthy and effective way? Research has identified three pillars of healthy self-esteem, which can be reinforced at home and at school..
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Online - On-demand Webinar: Identifying and responding to child sexual abuse
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On-demand: Identifying and responding to child sexual abuse: Supporting the mental health of children and young people
This on-demand webinar can be watched any time from Saturday 31 October to Saturday 21 November. You can also pause the recording and come back to it at a time that suits.
This webinar will explore how to identify and respond to child sexual abuse in ways that support healing, mental health and wellbeing. This webinar will help you:
- identify the signs of child sexual abuse and support children and young people to move beyond secrecy
- develop practice strategies to navigate conversations with children and young people about sexual abuse and respond confidently and effectively to disclosures
- develop practice strategies that support children, young people and parents to describe their experiences of abuse and support them to move beyond shame and self-blame.
31/10/2026
09:00