An understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is essential for practitioners supporting children in the out-of-home care system to maintain connections to family, Community, Country and culture.
Courses
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Walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care
This course aims to provide non-Indigenous practitioners with simple, practical and culturally responsive strategies for supporting a strong sense of identity in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care.
Resources
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Video
Intergenerational trauma with Helen Milroy
The Healing FoundationThe Healing Foundation has developed resources which explain where intergenerational trauma comes from and how it is impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. In this video Helen Milroy discusses intergenerational trauma. -
Webinar
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and the effects of intergenerational trauma
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)This webinar explores the effects of intergenerational trauma on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families, outlines current research on the importance of cultural competence and discusses examples of organisational and individual practice to build trust and collaboration. -
Webinar
Child-centred approaches to supporting children in out-of-home care
Child Family Community Australia & Emerging MindsCo-produced with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA), this webinar outlines practical ways to prioritise the voices of children in OOHC that can support their mental health and wellbeing. It includes perspectives and advice specific to those working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. -
Webinar
Working alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care through a culturally safe framework
Emerging Minds and Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN)Co-produced with the Mental Health Professionals’ Network (MHPN), this webinar provides strategies to help practitioners deliver therapeutic responses within a culturally safe framework, supporting the social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care. -
Practice paper
Working and walking alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people: A practical guide for non-Indigenous workers
Judy Atkinson, Margaret Hayes and Caroline (Carlie) AtkinsonTo fully understand the lives and circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, it is necessary to understand and accept the impacts of trauma across generations, without judgement, but with clear insight and intention to use your skills and capacities for healing. -
Practitioners Podcast
A story of resilience
Darryl BingaporeRuntime00:28:48Released23/5/20![]()
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Practitioners Podcast
Culturally informed trauma-integrated healing practice – part 1
Judy and Caroline AtkinsonRuntime00:42:45Released24/5/20![]()
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Practitioners Podcast
Culturally informed trauma-integrated healing practice – part 2
Judy and Caroline AtkinsonRuntime00:41:14Released24/5/20![]()
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Fact sheet
Exploring stories of hope
Emerging MindsThese practice tips and stories have been gathered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander practitioners, who have also shared their experiences in encouraging storytelling and hope in their own work with First Nations children and families. -
Video
The Healing Foundation – intergenerational trauma animation
The Healing FoundationThe Healing Foundation has developed resources which explain where intergenerational trauma comes from and how it is impacting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This animation is a deeply touching story of the lived experiences and history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. You can find fact sheets to accompany this video in the ‘further resources’ section. -
Fact sheet
Listen to our voices and our stories: Including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in decisions that impact them
Kahli Regan, Tannielle McHugh, Prof Pat Dudgeon, Prof Helen Milroy, Dr Jemma CollovaTo understand the issues that are impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and how to best provide support, it’s important to listen to and empower the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. -
Practitioners Podcast
Nurturing the wellbeing of Aboriginal youth
Kahli Regan and Tannielle McHughRuntime00:25:53Released13/5/24![]()
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Research paper
Assessing, training and recruiting Indigenous carers
Jenny R. Higgins and Nikki ButlerAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are almost five times more likely to be placed in out-of-home care compared with non-Indigenous children (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2007). Yet there is a serious shortage of culturally appropriate placements to accommodate them. Even with intensive recruitment efforts, professionals have been unable to recruit sufficient Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers to meet the demand. -
Research paper
Indigenous responses to child protection issues
Jenny R. Higgins and Nikki ButlerAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are almost five times more likely to be placed in out-of-home care compared with non-Indigenous children (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2007). Yet there is a serious shortage of culturally appropriate placements to accommodate them. Even with intensive recruitment efforts, professionals have been unable to recruit sufficient Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers to meet the demand. -
Research paper
Characteristics of promising Indigenous out-of-home care programs and services
Jenny R. Higgins and Nikki ButlerAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continue to suffer the intergenerational effects of past welfare practices including the forced removal of their children and dislocation from their communities, country and culture. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders also experience higher levels of poverty and social disadvantage than non-Indigenous Australians. The combined effects of past practices and current disadvantages present Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities with extreme challenges in supporting families to ensure children stay safe and are cared for appropriately. -
Practitioners Podcast
Building connections in the out-of-home sector
Sue-Anne HunterRuntime00:35:48Released30/5/21![]()
