Wellbeing
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Well-being
Report
What does an arts and health organisation do?
To understand what is driving momentum in arts and health and how organisations and practitioners are operating in creating and/or benefitting from that momentum, this report gathers insights from people working in some of the world’s best and most innovative arts and health organisations.
Journal article
Understanding the wellbeing needs of First Nations children in out-of-home care in Australia
This is a comprehensive review on the wellbeing needs of First Nations Australian children in out-of-home care (OOHC) and the aspects of care that support them. It supports ongoing efforts to improve OOHC for First Nations children and helps clarify elements that promote their wellbeing based on their experiences in care and the perspectives of...
Report
Parents under pressure: the U.S. Surgeon General Advisory on the mental health and well-being of parents
This Surgeon General's Advisory highlights the stressors that impact the mental health and well-being of parents and caregivers, the critical link between parental mental health and children's long-term well-being, and the urgent need to better support parents, caregivers, and families. A Surgeon General’s Advisory is a public statement that calls the American people’s attention to...
Strategy
NSW Aboriginal health plan 2024–2034: sharing power in system reform
Aboriginal people in NSW do not enjoy the same health outcomes or access to healthcare as the non-Aboriginal population. Many of these discrepancies can be attributed to the inequities experienced by Aboriginal people and communities. This Plan makes a commitment to recognising, respecting and elevating the cultural determinants of health and wellbeing and their restorative...
Report
Nature play and child wellbeing
This resource summarises what the research evidence says about the different types of contacts with nature (‘nature contacts’) that promote child wellbeing. It describes a common type of nature contact for young children and summarises the evidence for the benefits of nature play.