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2025
iHV launches new film to raise awareness of Fathers’ Mental Health 25th June 2025
Studies show that many new dads feel ignored and left-out by services, which may mean they don’t ask for help when they’re struggling. With at least 1 in 10 men experiencing mental health problems around the time of birth, and suicide remaining the leading cause of death in men under 50, there can be unique opportunities for midwives, health visitors and other healthcare professionals to identify any concerns and offer timely support..
2024
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more. Download our New Mobile App 22nd November 2024
You can now download the Member Jungle mobile app and stay up to date with what's going on our membership group. You can update your membership details and also receive notifications about important event reminders, latest news and more. Visit the Mobile App page (under Membership) to find out more..
The Australian Breastfeeding Association's Community Protection for Infants and Young Children in Bushfire Emergencies Project (ABA Bushfire Project) was initiated in response to the lack of support for families with babies and toddlers in Australian disasters. Funded by the Australian Government, the project team undertook research focusing on experiences of families with young children during the Black Summer Bushfires, to identify the necessary support and resources to improve emergency assi The Australian Breastfeeding Association's Community Protection for Infants and Young Children in Bushfire Emergencies Project (ABA Bushfire Project) 08th October 2024
The Australian Breastfeeding Association's Community Protection for Infants and Young Children in Bushfire Emergencies Project (ABA Bushfire Project) was initiated in response to the lack of support for families with babies and toddlers in Australian disasters. Funded by the Australian Government, the project team undertook research focusing on experiences of families with young children during the Black Summer Bushfires, to identify the necessary support and resources to improve emergency assi.
Please click the link below to download an updated copy of the Baby Brain Growth: And how we can grow together eBook, as presented at the MCaFHNA conference. Updated: Baby Brain Growth eBook 08th October 2024
Please click the link below to download an updated copy of the Baby Brain Growth: And how we can grow together eBook, as presented at the MCaFHNA conference..
Factsheets put out from NSW Government - https://pro.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/resources/ Healthy Habits for Professionals Resources 24th August 2024
Factsheets put out from NSW Government - https://pro.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/resources/ .
New evidence-based resources to help parents of children with eczema. New evidence-based resources to help parents of children with eczema. 09th July 2024
New evidence-based resources to help parents of children with eczema. .
2023
The National Mental Health Commission is leading a project to develop National Guidelines to support states and territories to include wellbeing in early childhood health checks (covering children aged 0-5), so any social or emotional difficulties can be identified early and in a nationally consistent way. National Guidelines for inclusion of social and emotional wellbeing in early childhood checks 08th August 2023
The National Mental Health Commission is leading a project to develop National Guidelines to support states and territories to include wellbeing in early childhood health checks (covering children aged 0-5), so any social or emotional difficulties can be identified early and in a nationally consistent way. .
We are looking to understand the experiences of maternal, child, and family health nurses with children's nutrition and feeding. Scan the QR code it you are interested. Grow & Go Toolbox 23rd March 2023
We are looking to understand the experiences of maternal, child, and family health nurses with children's nutrition and feeding. Scan the QR code it you are interested..
We are delighted to announce the release of our first recorded webinar of 2023 ‘Let’s talk about  building a resilient and sustainable MCAFHN workforce through Clinical Supervision' Let's talk about building a resilient and sustainable MCAFHN workforce through Clinical Supervision 23rd March 2023
We are delighted to announce the release of our first recorded webinar of 2023 ‘Let’s talk about  building a resilient and sustainable MCAFHN workforce through Clinical Supervision'.
2022
While most Australian parents report good mental health, more than a quarter report experiencing moderate to serious psychological distress. In addition, 28% of parents report experiencing depressive symptoms or signs of anxiety since having children. Engaging families impacted by parental mental illness 06th July 2022
While most Australian parents report good mental health, more than a quarter report experiencing moderate to serious psychological distress. In addition, 28% of parents report experiencing depressive symptoms or signs of anxiety since having children..