# Emerging Minds — RSS Amplifier Everything Emerging Minds publishes, via the RSS Amplifier directory. Page: Feed: --- ## [The power of child-led play](https://emerging-minds-podcast.castos.com/episodes/the-power-of-child-led-play) _2026-08-03 · Emerging Minds Podcast_ 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 children and parents to support play. [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2557762/c1e-61r2u70g39izgvk2-wwn74n11a4x-mbxbeu.mp3) ## [Practitioner narratives about supporting social and emotional wellbeing for children and families](https://emerging-minds-podcast.castos.com/episodes/practitioner-narratives-about-supporting-social-and-emotional-wellbeing-for-children-and-families) _2026-07-06 · Emerging Minds Podcast_ 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 stories, insights and practice wisdom, they explore the healing and protective factors that strengthen connection, resilience and wellbeing within Aboriginal and… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2520009/c1e-5197u7p7r0indng7-6z8kwxkob983-u7xj4e.mp3) ## [Incorporating children’s voices into practice and processes](https://emerging-minds-podcast.castos.com/episodes/incorporating-childrens-voices-into-practice-and-processes) _2026-06-10 · Emerging Minds Podcast_ 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 of relationships and creating safety when incorporating children’s voices into processes and practice. [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2488291/c1e-v29gc52w31a31kxq-345rmwnxsqj9-7qocfo.mp3) ## [Supporting the communication needs of children with complex trauma](https://emerging-minds-podcast.castos.com/episodes/supporting-the-communication-needs-of-children-with-complex-trauma) _2026-05-11 · Emerging Minds Podcast_ 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 supporting children in out-of-home care. [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2459503/c1e-v29gc5kow5t3npm3-ok08nj0wtq09-8nyatm.mp3) ## [Championing infant mental health capability in paediatric care](https://emerging-minds-podcast.castos.com/episodes/championing-infant-mental-health-capability-in-paediatric-care) _2026-04-13 · Emerging Minds Podcast_ 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 champion infant mental health through targeted workforce development for junior paediatricians. [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2419932/c1e-qw79i77ndjfn3xg1-ndr4716dt77w-zt7tnx.mp3) ## [Holding infants in mind: Building workforce capacity through a champions approach](https://emerging-minds-podcast.castos.com/episodes/holding-infants-in-mind-building-workforce-capacity-through-a-champions-approach) _2026-03-16 · Emerging Minds Podcast_ 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 Gilroy, Director of Innovation and Research at the Institute of Health Visiting (iHV). She speaks about how iHV’s Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Champions… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2397166/c1e-3nopaw52mzt60m8x-v6wrkj80cjj0-dbzq0a.mp3) ## [Ways to support young people experiencing loneliness and bullying](https://emerging-minds-podcast.castos.com/episodes/ways-to-support-young-people-experiencing-loneliness-and-bullying) _2026-02-16 · Emerging Minds Podcast_ 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 young people’s wellbeing, the importance of creating safe spaces for young people and what practitioners and families can do to best support them. [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2363482/c1e-pg23fw871xt4w106-47orp88gt784-klqfkb.mp3) ## [How is loneliness impacting young people in Australia?](https://emerging-minds-podcast.castos.com/episodes/how-is-loneliness-impacting-young-people-in-australia) _2026-02-02 · Emerging Minds Podcast_ 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 Brock-Fabel and academic Dr Ben Lohmeyer, who co-designed the study with young people. They share findings from the study that redefine loneliness as being created… [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2345424/c1e-pg23fwpzv4h49mz1-7zrr58z2tr90-npzivb.mp3) ## [Supporting infants with developmental differences](https://emerging-minds-podcast.castos.com/episodes/supporting-infants-with-developmental-differences) _2026-01-19 · Emerging Minds Podcast_ 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 connection and understanding between infants with developmental differences and their caregivers. [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2329037/c1e-5197u7rvvmbnm62m-rk242k0rc7vm-mklpwz.mp3) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZYYwo2oPVBVG) _2026-01-19 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Looking beyond behaviour – part one](https://emerging-minds-podcast.castos.com/episodes/looking-beyond-behaviour-part-one) _2026-01-05 · Emerging Minds Podcast_ 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 supportive environments for children. [Listen](https://episodes.castos.com/emergingminds/2312806/c1e-nokxudkzdnaojwz3-gp947x4ofr87-hzgboj.mp3)