Emerging Minds Families

Experiencing homelessness and unstable housing can be an incredibly difficult journey, and when children are involved it can become even more complex. In this episode, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Susie Lukis and Savannah West from Statewide Children’s Resource Program about how to talk to children about experiencing family homelessness.

In this episode, our host Alicia Ranford talks with Flick, a mother of four who has navigated the child protection system and managed to stay connected with her children through difficult circumstances.

In this podcast, our host Nadia Rossi talks with Jackie Amos. Jackie is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who understands how important and complex it can be to find the right support and a health professional – also known as a practitioner – that you feel comfortable with and are confident will meet your and your family’s healthcare needs.

In this episode, we talk to John Clark: a father of three and social worker who knows firsthand how complex talking to your children about your mental illness can be. John speaks from his own personal experience and offers tips and strategies for navigating these conversations with your family.

Christmas and the end of year holiday season can hold different meanings for different families. Some families revel in the joy of gift-giving, transforming their homes with decorations and festive cheer. However, for many the holidays can also evoke stress, feelings of loneliness or financial pressure. In this episode we talk with psychologist Dr Angie Willcocks about navigating this holiday seas...

The Pear is more than a coffee house – it’s a neighbourhood meeting place that hosts community-driven events. In this episode we talk with Carol, Leonie and Annemijin from The Pear about how they found connection, The Pear and a sense of community.

In this episode we talk to Justin McArthur about understanding how early childhood educators can support children who have experienced trauma. Justin is an early years educator who has a special interest in working with children who have experienced trauma. He offers strategies educators and families can use to support the children in their care.

When your family experiences a loss, each of you may process grief differently. As a parent, it can be hard to juggle supporting children and helping them understand their feelings while managing your own grief. In this episode we speak with Kaz Amos. She's a provisional psychologist at the Hummingbird Centre in New South Wales and has spent many years helping people address grief and loss.

This episode is the final in a two-part series where we discuss the complex issue of childhood bullying. Part two focuses on when a child engages in bullying behaviour and how parents can approach this behaviour with their child. In these episodes, we talk with Jessica Staniland, a clinical psychologist and the Director of Counselling and Psychological Services at Trinity Grammar School to explore...

In a society that often places importance on achieving unrealistic body standards, many children and young people struggle with their relationship between food and their bodies. In this episode we welcome back Ellen Murray. Ellen is a mental health nurse who supports children and young people who experience disordered eating and also helps them and their families navigate through what can be an in...