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Bad news days: How to limit your child’s exposure to trauma in the media

The world can be a scary place for children. Wars, terrorist atrocities, natural disasters, bushfires, famine and shocking crimes are all regular features in the news we consume – not to mention the almost blanket coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cultural safety resources

A hub of resources to support cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, families, and communities.

Cultural safety findings

Find the preliminary findings from our cultural safety project here

Social and Emotional Wellbeing

Find our booklet on Social and Emotional Wellbeing on this page

Get involved

Whether you're looking to join our Community Groups, or participate in upcoming research projects, this is the place for you.

Internship Program

Submit an Expression of Interest to join the Embrace student application pool for the 2026 Embrace Winter Student Internship Program.

Other health conditions

Mental health concerns in youth are important in their own right. However, they can be even more troubling when your child is dealing with other health conditions.

Get more help

Crisis and mental health support organisations and contact details Emergency Assistance 000 Lifeline Phone and online counselling support available

School Stress

We want to ensure parents and carers have textbook tips for how to help their children deal with the pressures associated with studying for stressful assessments and for dealing with the results, whatever they may be.

Anxiety and depression

Anxiety is extreme and persistent worry that interferes with daily living and symptoms can include panic attacks, physical fear reactions and attempts to avoid the situation.