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Understanding the complexity of attachment and child development

September 29, 2026 · 32 min

Dr Tommie Forslund is a Swedish developmental psychologist and researcher with an interest in infant and child mental health and parenting. In this episode, he explores our current understandings of attachment and child development and how…
Child-focused practice with parents who use substances

August 31, 2026 · 39 min

In this episode, host Nicole Rollbusch is joined by Alicia Phillips, a family therapist in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector, to talk about child-focused conversations with parents who use substances. Alicia shares how practitioners…
The power of child-led play

August 3, 2026 · 24 min

In this episode, we speak with occupational therapist Sarah Seekamp about the importance of play for children’s mental health and their social, emotional and physical development. Sarah shares practice insights into how to partner with…
Practitioner narratives about supporting social and emotional wellbeing for children and families

July 6, 2026 · 15 min

This podcast is a little bit different. In this episode, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and practitioners share their reflections on what supports strong social and emotional wellbeing for children and families. Through…
Incorporating children’s voices into practice and processes

June 10, 2026 · 31 min

In this episode, we’re joined by Becca Allchin, an occupational therapist and clinical researcher. Becca shares her experience in engaging with children and families to gather their perspectives on programs. She outlines the important role…

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Supporting the communication needs of children with complex trauma

May 11, 2026 · 45 min

How can practitioners support the communication needs of children who have experienced complex trauma? In this episode, speech pathologist Kate Headley shares a range of neurodivergent-affirming strategies and examples from her work…
Championing infant mental health capability in paediatric care

April 13, 2026 · 30 min

Paediatricians are trusted entry points for families seeking mental health support – but they require the right skills, structures and supports to do this work. In this episode, Dr Victoria Carter and Dr Anagha Jayakar explore how to…
Holding infants in mind: Building workforce capacity through a champions approach

March 16, 2026 · 27 min

Early relationships underpin infant mental health and lifelong wellbeing – but not all practitioners in the Australian mental health workforce feel confident in supporting infant mental health. In this episode, we’re joined by Vicky…
Ways to support young people experiencing loneliness and bullying

February 16, 2026 · 22 min

In this episode, we’re joined by Amber Brock-Fabel and Dr Ben Lohmeyer, the authors of a recent study about young people’s experiences of loneliness and its connection to bullying. They discuss the implications of the study’s results for…
How is loneliness impacting young people in Australia?

February 2, 2026 · 30 min

This two-part series focuses on a recent Australian study about loneliness and its relationship with young people’s experiences of bullying and undesirable social connections. In the first episode, we’re joined by youth advocate Amber…
Supporting infants with developmental differences

January 19, 2026 · 36 min

When adults are supported to pause, tune in and respond to an infant’s cues, they can build the strong relationships that underpin lifelong mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, Professor Andrew Whitehouse explores ways to foster…
Looking beyond behaviour – part one

January 5, 2026 · 27 min

In this episode from the Emerging Minds Families podcast, Dr Billy Garvey (author, podcaster and developmental paediatrician) explores emotion regulation, how children build resilience and the role parents play in creating safe and…

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About the show

Welcome to the Emerging Minds podcasts. Listen to conversations with experts on a variety of topics related to children's mental health. Our episodes offer practice wisdom from experts in the field and will give you an insight into the work and values of the National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health. Stay tuned for new episodes released every fortnight.