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KidsMatterAustralia
Приєднався 14 сер 2011
KidsMatter (www.kidsmatter.edu.au) is an Australian mental health and well-being initiative set in primary schools and early childhood education and care services (like preschools, kindergartens and day care centres).
It’s a framework that helps these places take care of children's mental health needs by:
- creating positive school and early childhood communities
- teaching children skills for good social and emotional development
- working together with families
- recognising and getting help for children with mental health problems.
KidsMatter was developed by mental health professionals and education and childcare staff in response to the high rates of school-age children with mental health difficulties and the problems they face getting help. It is is a partnership between education and health sectors and is funded by the Australian Government and beyondblue (www.beyondblue.org.au).
It’s a framework that helps these places take care of children's mental health needs by:
- creating positive school and early childhood communities
- teaching children skills for good social and emotional development
- working together with families
- recognising and getting help for children with mental health problems.
KidsMatter was developed by mental health professionals and education and childcare staff in response to the high rates of school-age children with mental health difficulties and the problems they face getting help. It is is a partnership between education and health sectors and is funded by the Australian Government and beyondblue (www.beyondblue.org.au).
After the webinar: End-of-year change...and the challenges
On Wednesday 24 October, 2018, KidsMatter Consultants Tanya Burr and Paola Mercado joined us for a webinar which looked at the challenges educators face at this time of the year. They discussed the changes occurring for everyone - children, families, educators and whole of services and suggests strategies to promote resilience and positive mental health and wellbeing as the year draws to a close.
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After the webinar: Self-regulation - why is it important for everyone?
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Recent studies show self-regulation has been identified as a key factor in a child’s long-term physical, psychological, behavioural, and educational wellbeing. On Thursday 6 September, 2018, presenters Sara Richardson and Natasha Marston explored the importance of relationships and adult expectations and how better self-regulation skills in early childhood lead to better social skills and bette...
After the webinar: Is play the ultimate learning tool?
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On Friday 24 August, 2018, KidsMatter Consultants Kerry Bidwell and Alicia Marshall joined us for a webinar exploring the benefits and ways of play for all areas of development, creativity and imagination.
After the webinar: Partnering with parents - the benefits and challenges
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On Wednesday 8 August, 2018, KidsMatter presenters Debbie Yates and Kathryn Wallis joined us for a webinar exploring strategies to build collaborative partnerships, increase family engagement with services and consider how to overcome obstacles along the way.
After the webinar: Helping young children manage their emotions
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On Monday 23 July, 2018, KidsMatter Consultants Rita Johnston and Lisa Watson explored how educators could practice intentionally teaching emotional literacy and regulation every day. They presented three top tips to support young children as they learn to manage their emotions.
After the webinar: Communication - and the challenges
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On Tuesday 10 July, 2018, KidsMatter consultants Leanne Harding and Cris Zollo joined us for a webinar which explored how using active listening skills can reduce or overcome barriers to communication.
After the webinar: Anxiety, fears and children
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Anxiety is the most common mental health difficulty in young children aged 2-5 years. On Thursday June 28 2018, KidsMatter presenters Glenda Grummet and Di Roberts joined us for a webinar about supporting children with anxious behaviours and fears.
After the webinar: Children's behaviour and our interactions
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Children’s behaviour and our interactions webinar participants joined KidsMatter Consultants Janelle Bowler and Bridget Bardon on Wednesday the 13th of June to explore new ideas and strategies and reflect on how their relationships, behaviour and responses influence children’s behaviour.
After the webinar: Protective factors that support transition
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On Thursday May 31, 2018, KidsMatter Consultants Sandy Clark and Nikki Edwards joined us for a webinar exploring transitions, with a focus on protective factors and every day transition experiences that educators can put into action today.
After the webinar: Becoming social - learning how
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On Tuesday May 15, 2018, KidsMatter Consultants Penny Andersen and Nida Kazmi joined us for a webinar exploring what social learning is, the many ways being social influences mental health and wellbeing and what adults can do to facilitate children’s capacity to ‘be social’.
After the webinar: Educator wellbeing -Yours, mine and ours
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On Friday May 4, 2018 we joined KidsMatter Consultants Rita Johnston and Paolo Mercado as we explored strategies for self-care and supporting colleagues in the workplace. Take a moment for your mental health … it matters too. Children benefit when educator wellbeing is supported … so having ways to care for adult mental health and wellbeing is essential!
Webinar | The KidsMatter Essentials
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Everything you need to know about why KidsMatter is essential at your place. And a few tips about how to begin too!
After the webinar: Help me seek help
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Feeling capable and safe to seek help is a protective factor for mental health.
Webinar: Tricky conversations with families
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Educators can find discussing a concern they may have about a child with families challenging. But being able to openly discuss mental health needs of children is important for growing healthy minds.
Webinar: Understanding Aboriginal Cultural Identity, Resilience, & Adults Looking After Themselves
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Webinar: Understanding Aboriginal Cultural Identity, Resilience, & Adults Looking After Themselves
Webinar: Getting help … deciding when and where
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Webinar: Getting help … deciding when and where
Webinar: Children's behaviour: sharing with families
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Webinar: Children's behaviour: sharing with families
Explicitly teaching wellbeing and the empowerment of students
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Explicitly teaching wellbeing and the empowerment of students
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