Emerging Minds Podcast

Jan 20 2025 182 ep. 27 mins 144
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Welcome to the Emerging Minds podcasts. Listen to conversations with experts on a variety of topics related to children's mental health. Our episodes offer practice wisdom from experts in the field and will give you an insight into the work and values of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. Stay tuned for new episodes released every fortnight.

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A neurodivergent-affirming approach to children’s mental health

Jan 20 2025 33 mins  
In this episode, practitioners and parents of autistic and ADHDer children explore the concept of ‘neurodivergent-affirming practice’: what it means to them, how it shows up in their work, and how it supports both children’s and parents’ mental health and wellbeing.

Re-release: Supporting children who have experienced trauma

Jan 06 2025 23 mins  
All children deserve to have safe environments where they can thrive. But when a child’s trust is broken and their environment no longer feels safe, this it can have significant ramifications for the child’s life and development. In this podcast episode we talk with Dan Moss, who has a long history of working in support services with children who have experienced trauma. Dan he

Re-release: Improving the rights of parents with intellectual disability

Dec 23 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, Miranda Bain describes her involvement in developing the Victorian Charter of Rights for parents with intellectual disability. Miranda is a special advisor to the Office of the CEO for Courts Victoria and the Chair of the Disability Advisory Committee. She discusses her journey in working with child protection, non-government organisations and parents with intellec

Working towards a future without childhood sexual abuse

Dec 09 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, Alisa Hall describes her work as Director, Practice Development and Engagement at the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse. The National Centre was established in recognition of data showing that one in three girls and one in five boys experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18. Alisa’s work focuses on prevention and education c

Prioritising the wellbeing of children in care: A lived experience perspective

Nov 25 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, we’re joined by Melanie Renwick. As a child, Melanie lived in several residential and foster care placements. She shares her experience of living in care and discusses some of the things that practitioners can do to support the mental health of children in out-of-home care.

Working with children affected by suicide - part two

Nov 11 2024 18 mins  
In the second part of this two episode-episode series, we speak with Ben Shannahan about working therapeutically with children, young people and families impacted by the suicide of a loved one.

Working with children affected by suicide - part one

Oct 28 2024 26 mins  
In the first part of this two-episode series, we speak with Ben Shannahan about working therapeutically with children, young people and families impacted by the suicide of a loved one.

Single session family consultations - part two

Oct 13 2024 24 mins  
In this second of two episodes, we continue our conversation with Joanne Donne, a practice manager with Relationships Australia South Australia, about the single session consultation service they offer to children and their families.

Single session family consultations - part one

Sep 30 2024 25 mins  
In this first of two episodes, we speak with Joanne Donne, a practice manager with Relationships Australia South Australia, about the single session consultation service they offer to children and their families.

Global majority and language empowerment

Sep 15 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, Global majority and language empowerment, our host, Rosie, engages in a deep conversation with guest speakers Julie and Nancy about the power of language in shaping identity and empowerment, particularly within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The discussion explores the complexities of terminology, with a focus on the term "global majority" and i