Foundations of Infant Mental Health provides practitioners with a comprehensive introduction to infant development, early relational health, and the factors shaping mental health from pregnancy to three years of age. The workshop explores typical developmental processes, attachment and neurobiology, early signs of emotional or behavioural difficulties, and the impacts of trauma, adversity, and caregiver wellbeing […]
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Boys will be boys? Or can we proactively tell some different stories in early years settings? Join us to discuss what this can look like! Health Promotion at BHN are once again bringing together early years professionals to explore our role in primary prevention of gender-based violence through the promotion of gender equity, respectful relationships, […] |
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Children and young people with disability experience higher rates of family and domestic violence than their peers without disability. However, the experiences of this cohort are often overlooked in research, policy and practice. In 2025–26, Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) and AIFS partnered on the Safety Beyond Barriers: Diverse Family Perspectives on […] |
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Join for a morning of live-streamed panel discussions, beginning with opening remarks from he Hon Tanya Plibersek MP and hosted by NAPCAN Youth Advocate Darian Brooker and NAPCAN Youth Speak Out member Eliza Tait. Panel 1: Digital literacy as part of a broader ecosystem of supports that keep children safe 9:30 - 10:15 AM AEST […] |
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1 event,This year National Child Protection Week (6 - 12 September 2026) will continue under the theme Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action. Conversations can spark new ideas and encourage reflection. But real change happens when those conversations translate into practical steps that create safer environments and stronger support for children and families. |
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Since 2010, more than 60 government inquiries into child protection and youth justice have produced over 3,000 recommendations. Yet many remain unimplemented, raising a critical question: why do we continue to commission new inquiries when we already have a strong evidence base for reform? This webinar brings together perspectives from across the inquiry and reform […] |
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This workshop explores leadership and mentoring in early childhood education through a trauma-informed lens. Participants will reflect on the role of mentoring and supporting teams, sustaining practice, and building safe, nurturing environments for children and families. The session also examines mentor-mentee relationships and how everyday leadership can strengthen trauma-aware approaches This session will explore: Leadership […] |
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Future Council follows filmmaker Damon Gameau (2040, That Sugar Film) as he takes eight children on a journey across Europe to engage with leaders and explore solutions to some of our greatest environmental challenges. The film offers a hopeful and inspiring vision for the future and highlights the power of young people to drive positive change. You […] |
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Join for a free practical webinar exploring the programs, services and supports available to children with disability and developmental delay in kindergarten settings. Participants will gain an overview of current supports, build confidence in discussing support options with families, and strengthen their understanding of collaborative approaches to disability support applications. Please note that Thriving Kids […] |
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The early years are a critical time for children's development, shaped by the relationships around them. When those relationships are unsafe or unpredictable, young children can experience relational trauma. This can deeply affect their emotional, social and brain development. This workshop supports practitioners working with children aged 0-5 to better understand the impact of relational […] |
1 event,This workshop introduces the trauma-transformative practice paradigm, outlining the constructs and dimensions described in The Handbook of Trauma Transformative Practice. The workshop contextualises this knowledge and paradigm into strategies for working with children. The workshop concludes with consideration of wellbeing, self-care and collective care. This workshop will: Review understanding of neurobiology and the impacts of […] |
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1 event,Children and young people who have experienced trauma can present with a range of behaviours that can seem confusing, terrifying or exhausting to the adults in their lives doing their best to support them. This workshop explores why children behave the way they do, asking: how can we help them meet their needs in a more positive way? Children […] |
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