Many parents struggle to navigate gender and sexual diversity with their children and young people. They might feel unsure of how to best support their families in what can seem like a rapidly changing landscape.
In this episode, host Nadia Rossi welcomes back Jason Tyndale to offer advice to parents on how you can create a safe space for your child to communicate their diversity with you. Jason also shares his experience of supporting his child on their journey.
Supporting gender and sexual diversity in children and young people is now available to share with families via YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and the Emerging Minds website.
Fathers are much less likely to seek support or professional help when they experience social and emotional wellbeing or mental health challenges. Yet we know that health outcomes are much better for children when couples attend perinatal services with family systems approaches.
This episode explores the changing roles of Aboriginal fathers, and how curiosity and inclusion of fathers can improve perinatal support for children and mothers. The conversation is informed by what guests Erica Spry and Zaccariah Cox from Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services heard when speaking with expecting and new fathers in rural and remote Western Australia.
When I got the news: Research to support Aboriginal fathers through inclusion is now available via YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and the Emerging Minds website.
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We’re excited to share that all ten session recordings from PreventX 2024 are live on our website! With over 10 hours of content—including panels, presentations, and deep dives—these sessions showcase insights from prevention leaders across the country on building effective and impactful messages. If you missed the event or want to revisit your favourite moments, this is your chance to catch up and share the learnings with your team.
This interim report from the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee examines the crisis in Australia’s youth justice system, highlighting systemic failures and potential human rights breaches. Based on 223 submissions and a public hearing, the report finds that disadvantaged children, particularly First Nations youth, face inadequate support and disproportionate incarceration. It recommends further inquiry into child justice reform in the next Parliament, focusing on international obligations, detention conditions and systemic changes. The committee urges continued Senate action to address these critical issues and improve outcomes for vulnerable children. Read the report here
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s report assesses progress on the Closing the Gap targets. The report examines trends in the 17 socioeconomic outcome areas of the 2020 National Agreement on Closing the Gap, revealing mixed progress. Some targets, such as early childhood education, show improvement, while others remain off track. The findings highlight the need for stronger Indigenous-led initiatives, systemic reform and data sovereignty to drive meaningful progress in closing the gap. Read the report here
This study by a group of Victorian academics and researchers examines the experiences of sexual and intimate partner violence among international women students in Australia, a group largely overlooked in academic and policy discussions. Using a national cross-sectional survey of 1,491 participants, the research identifies that both forms of violence are common and primarily perpetrated by men. The study highlights the significant role of social support, housing stress and financial insecurity in increasing the likelihood of victimisation. The study also highlights the need for targeted support services and policy reforms that address the specific needs of international students, focusing on culturally appropriate and accessible resources. Read the study here
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre report explores the wellbeing of young Australians in the context of social, economic and environmental changes. The study finds that while some improvements have been made in accessing services and education, challenges like mental health issues, economic insecurity and social isolation persist. The report calls for targeted policies to address these challenges and better support young people in navigating a rapidly changing world.
This study from First Nations and non-First Nations researchers from universities across Australia, uses a strengths-based Indigenist research approach to explore the wellbeing of First Nations youth. Using PhotoYarning – a combination of Photovoice and Yarning methodologies – 172 young people shared their insights. Analysis identified six interconnected wellbeing themes: belonging, connection, care, enjoyable activities, goal setting and access to safe spaces. The findings provide a culturally relevant foundation for developing wellbeing measures, programs and policies that better meet the needs of First Nations youth.
The Anti-Slavery Australia team in the Faculty of Law, University of Technology Sydney ran a webinar on Addressing Child Exploitation in Australia: Findings of the UN Special Rapporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children. This webinar will be of specific interest to those working in the areas of child rights, child protection and modern slavery law.