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iPads, smartphones and computers are the new weapons in the war against mental health problems. A new web-based application (WebApp) which shows people how they can change the way they think and help minimise their risk of developing a mental illness is now available free from www.toxicthinking.info.
The program...
In this issue: The Winter School Conference at Gold Coast, June 5 and 6, 2012; New Insights Into Adolescent Health; Queensland Needle and Syringe Survey; Walk on the Wildside.
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There are increasing numbers of online resources to address mental health concerns. Now, there's a site called Bite Back which is all about building strengths and enhancing resilience. The site has been developed by the...
This week: research focus on early childhood development and wellbeing; sector leaders react to government moves to establish a child and youth commissioner; homelessness linked with childhood abuse and neglect; and, Australians recognise a national drinking problem, and more:
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The Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian have published a report which looks at the issues faced by young people in care, who use inhalants. The report focuses on two case studies which illustrate the difficulties faced by services in responding to young people in care who are using inhalants.
The report contains a number of recommendations...
The Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth (ARACY) are coordinating the development of a national plan to improve the wellbeing of children and young people. A number of activities are in the pipeline, including a review of evidence for effective intervention with children and young people, and consultation with children, young people, parents and workers.
...Only a few short weeks ago, around 140 youth and alcohol and other drug workers gathered together in Brisbane to discuss issues relating to youth AOD use and develop priority areas for action. A huge amount of information was generated across the two days, and this has now been distilled into a report which contains an overview of the major themes that emerged across the two days....
On 30 March 2012 three AIFS Clearinghouses amalgamated and the Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) information exchange was born.
The new website contains the latest news, research, reports and events to assist professionals protect children, support families and strengthen communities.
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The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) has moved on a number of major issues affecting the Not for Profit sector in the areas of Sector reform as well as a national approach to mental health care. In the area of reform, COAG has agreed to the terms of reference, work plan and initial milestones for a new Not for Profit Reform Working Group.
Prime Minister Gillard said in a...
