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Targets and reports are found here.

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A NEW WAY OF WORKING TOGETHER

Closing the Gap acknowledges the ongoing strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in sustaining the world's oldest living cultures.

Closing the Gap is underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. It also recognises that structural change in the way governments work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is needed to close the gap.

All Australian governments are working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their communities, organisations and businesses to implement the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap at the national, state and territory, and local levels.

This is an unprecedented shift in the way governments have previously worked to close the gap. It acknowledges that to close the gap, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must determine, drive and own the desired outcomes, alongside all governments.

This new way of working requires governments to build on the strong foundations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have, through their deep connection to family, community and culture.

Implementation Plans have been developed and delivered by each party to the National Agreement, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander partners. They set out how policies and programs are aligned to the National Agreement and what actions will be taken to achieve the Priority Reforms and outcomes.

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Closing the Gap acknowledges the ongoing strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in sustaining the world’s oldest living cultures.

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Office of Registrar of Indigenous Organisations (ORIC). Find Aboriginal organisations in your area.

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Office of Registrar of Indigenous Corporations | Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations

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An ever-evolving role in remote community wellbeing Since 1989, Jungarni-Jutiya Indigenous Corporation has supported the safety and wellbeing of families who live in remote parts of northeast WA. The name ‘Jungarni-Jutiya’ means ‘straight path’ in Jaru language – Jaru and Kija peoples are the…

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Aboriginal Education Services run many professional learning opportunities every term. Keep an eye out for any new ones that you believe will be beneficial for personal development but also your Child and Family Learning Centre

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The Agile School Leadership program is an intensive, 12-week online workshop designed by Dr Simon Breakspear for high-performing school leadership teams who want to level up and lead meaningful change.

The program is designed to get you and your team running successful evidence-informed improvement approaches in a way that is appropriate for your unique educational context.

Enrolments have closed for Course 1.
Enrolment for Course 2 close on 6 April 2021 and Course 3 on 6 July 2021.

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Programs - Professional Learning Institute

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The Agile School Leadership program is an intensive, 12-week online workshop designed by Dr Simon Breakspear for high-performing school leadership teams who want to level up and lead meaningful change. The program is designed to get you and your team running successful evidence-informed improvement approaches in a way that is appropriate for your unique educational context.

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These 50 Palawa Kani words have been released for anyone to use. Scroll down in language to ' Palawa Kani' This is the Tasmanian Aboriginal language. Press the speaker to hear the correct pronunciation.

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The 50 words project aims to provide fifty words in every Indigenous language of Australia. We hope that this will be a useful resource for schools and educational organisations to learn 50 words in their local languages, and for the general public to discover the diversity of languages around Australia.

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Emerging minds have many training courses you can complete for free!

Course topics include:

working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

infant and child mental health

trauma

family and domestic violence

alcohol and other drug use

parental mental illness

disability

natural disasters and community trauma events

chronic physical illness

intergenerational mental health

child-aware practice

working with children and with parents; and more!

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What is Emerging Minds Learning?

Emerging Minds Learning is the home of free online training courses to support children's mental health and wellbeing. Our innovative courses are designed to help professionals in health, community and social services to grow their skills and confidence in working with children (aged 0-12) and families.

Whether you work with children, adults or families, you have a vital role to play in strengthening children's resilience and wellbeing. Emerging Minds' online training courses are interactive, engaging and contain video demonstrations designed to help you put your learning into practice.

If you're just starting out, our foundational mental health courses will equip you with a basic understanding of the factors that impact on children's social and emotional wellbeing. Our practice courses build on this knowledge, using scenarios, guides and reflection activities to support and grow your practice.

Choose from a wide variety of topics, including:

infant and child mental health

trauma

family and domestic violence

alcohol and other drug use

working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

parental mental illness

disability

natural disasters and community trauma events

chronic physical illness

intergenerational mental health

child-aware practice

working with children and with parents; and more!

Who are these courses for?

Emerging Minds Learning is for health, social and community services workers interested in supporting infants' and children's mental health.

Our online training pathways have been tailored to suit your needs. Simply select your preferred topic or topics when you create your account, and we'll provide you with a curated list of courses and resources. If you'd prefer to choose your own adventure, you can browse our full library of mental health courses and resources and add them to your favourites list.

Plus, you can learn at your own pace, anywhere, anytime - on mobile, tablet or desktop. Emerging Minds Learning remembers where you left off, saving your progress for next time.

Why is child mental health important?

Good mental health gives children a sense of security and enables the steady development of essential life skills, such as trust, independence and resilience. But children also rely on the adults around them to support and safeguard their social and emotional wellbeing. Research shows adult adversities can also have significant impacts on children in the family. Without support, these impacts can lead to mental health difficulties throughout childhood, adolescence and adulthood.

A 2015 survey found almost 14% of Australian children aged 4-11 experienced a diagnosable mental health condition, yet only 16% of those children received help from services . The COVID-19 pandemic has made it even harder for children and families to access mental health treatment, with wait times of up to 12 months for specialist services.

Early intervention is critical, but long wait times mean that more and more children are at risk of missing out on the support they need to overcome life's challenges. By identifying and supporting your client's role as a parent and engaging children in the conversations and decisions that affect them, you can support the whole family.

Everyone can help improve mental health outcomes for Australia's children, regardless of the service or setting they work in.
Check out our range of courses below, then login and start learning today.

Less than 1 hour

These short courses will provide you with a foundational understanding of infant and child mental health and the factors that impact on children's wellbeing.

1 - 4 hours

These courses extend upon your understandings of infant and child mental health, using scenarios, guides and reflection activities to support and grow your practice.

4+ hours

These evidence-based practice courses will teach you step-by-step how to use a specific practice in the course of your work.

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Online training courses - Emerging Minds

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Emerging Minds Learning offers free online mental health training courses for practitioners who work with families and children aged 0-12.

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This is the PowerPoint presentation shown on the day. We have added this for you to be able to come back and revisit at anytime

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An example of an Acknowledgement that can placed at the entrance to your centre. You may use this one or have a go at creating your own using the Guide to Acknowledgement and Welcome

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Acknowledgment that can be done with actions, you can add this to song time.

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The Tasmanian State Service Acknowledgement of Aboriginal People and Welcome to Country Guide

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A beautifully crafted website made by Aboriginal Education Services with the support of Aboriginal Community Members. This resource is a wealth of knowledge shared in the one place.

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The Orb is a collection of online multimedia resources designed to assist the teaching of Tasmanian Aboriginal histories and cultures.

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Aboriginal Education Services for DOE Staff

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Aboriginal Education Services for DOE Staff

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Information provided on Aboriginal Education Services and how we can support you. Link to Aboriginal Resource Library

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Aboriginal Education Services for Parents 

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Aboriginal Education Services for Parents 

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Information provided on what is available at Aboriginal Education Services

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The Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania

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Welcome to the Department for Education, Children and Young People

1 October 2022 marked the establishment of the new Department for Education, Children and Young People. The new Department brings together a range of services and supports for children, young...

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Department for Education, Children and Young People, Tasmania

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The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DoE) is responsible for providing educational services to students from birth. There is no defined age limit because we believe in and are responsible for educational services that enable all Tasmanians to learn, regardless of their age, their background or where they live.