Report
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives on what works in social and emotional wellbeing programs
This paper summarises the evidence on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s experiences of a range of diverse programs that address social and emotional wellbeing. It looks at what the success factors were for participants in these programs. The paper provides considerations that may be applied to a variety of health, social and wellbeing programs...
Briefing paper
The role of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in adolescent use of violence
Research has found a strong link between adverse childhood experiences and the use of violence by adolescents and young people. Understanding the factors associated with adolescent use of violence can support early interventions, potentially breaking cycles of violence or intergenerational violence. This resource outlines considerations for practitioners and other professionals working with adolescents using violence...
Report
Parent-focused interventions to support the behaviours of children with disability
This resource summarises the evidence about the effectiveness of parent-focused interventions designed to support children with intellectual disability and autistic children who display behaviours of concern.
Report
The influence of peer relationships in the middle years on mental health
This paper highlights the impact of positive peer relationships on the mental health, wellbeing and development of children aged 8-14. It also outlines how practitioners working with young people might support positive peer relationships.
Guide
How the experiences and circumstances of culturally and linguistically diverse children and families influence child mental health
This paper explores how the experiences of children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds can affect child mental health. It looks specifically at the experiences of parents and children who migrated to Australia for non-humanitarian reasons, such as work, education or family.